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GX9901 3T WIS 
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I've been researching for my first watch with an European manufacture movement, and after considering GO, JLC, & Zenith, I ended up with a Panerai. Now I will admit that even I would put GO, JLC, and Zenith above Panerai as a manufacture, but something about Panerai have always grabbed me, and I liked what I've learned about the P9000 movement, so I picked up a PAM312. Since my wrist is pretty small, I was a little concerned about the 18mm thickness of this watch. I wasn't able to find one to try on locally so I ended up taping two quarters to my Moray (I found from another forum that the 312 is 10 quarters thick, and I measured the Moray at 8 quarters thick) to see how it felt.  The Moray has the same basic shape as the 312 (1950 Luminor case) so that gave me a good idea on how it will wear. I didn't see the thickness being an issue from that test so I pulled the trigger on the 312.The watch arrived today and for all intents and purposes, it wears pretty much like the Moray, so I feel that it fits me pretty well. I'm really happy to finally own a Panerai!  A few quick and dirty pics (I immediately threw a couple of nice aftermarket straps on it so no pics with the OEM straps yet):     |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Big congrats. Enjoy! |
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Gregger 3T WIS 
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watchdaddy1 3T WIS 
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VERY , VERY NICE.....Drool_27.gifdrool.gif.......PANERAI IS MY GRAIL PIECE |
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stew77 Admin 
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Oh wow GX!!!! It seems to be raining GRAILS here at 3T!!!    That PAM312 is gorgeous and a real Panerai classic...Very nice choice for your first PAM!!! I know many don't like to have the date on a PAM, but I really like the combination of the sandwich dial and the date on the PAM312!!! Nice strap choices as well!!! Would love to own one some day... Congrats and enjoy!!! |
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ncvol17 3T WIS 
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a real beauty..well done..great dial |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Very nice! Big congrats on your new Pam! |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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Big congrats on a sweet Panny I'm with Chris...I also like the date feature on that one |
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mcwright Admin 
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Hail to the Grail |
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GX9901 3T WIS
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Thanks guys! I'm really enjoying it in the short time I've had it so far. Hopefully it will serve me well for a long time to come. For the summer it'll likely spend most of the time on the rubber strap:   |
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Nabco 3T WIS 
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BIG CONGRATS...an incredible watch |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS 
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that is one awesome watch! BIg one too!:) Wear it on good health! |
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IanM 3T WIS 
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Awesome! That is a magnificent 312, GX. Congratulations on obtaining the grail. The movement is a work of art. I sure hope that you enjoy wearing the watch - it looks terrific on your wrist! Yay for the grail! IanM |
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Graham 3T WIS 
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Wow- that is a chunk of steel right there! Congrats - I have also been thinking about the new manufactur models from Panerai. I'm a sucker for interesting movements. Enjoy it in good health! Last edited on Fri Jul 9th, 2010 03:07 am by Graham |
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paulorbvalley 3T WIS 
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HI Big congrats,lovely watch. Paul |
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Hammerfjord Moderator 
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Great watch!big_eyes.gif Those new inhouses will certainly take the price down on the earlyer 6497 hybrides mvts |
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Devin 3T WIS 
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Nice Grail piece! I have been eyeing the 305 as of late enjoy that one for years to come! |
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tenbosch 3T WIS 
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very nice!! Seems to fit you well from the photos. |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Congrats on a awesome 312 Panny!...the "Fiddy" case is still my fave and most copied of all Panny cases....where it well my friend...it's gorgeous! |
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natevan70 3T WIS 
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Glad you landed your Grail! |
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ndburley 3T WIS 
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Simply wonderful! Its on my wish list. |
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nanoman 3T WIS 
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I've learned not to even dream that big. Very nice watch GX9901 |
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tombs 3T WIS 
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WOW 26.gif Me want dancing.gif |
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