Committing the state of the rep pams collection 2021

[Rupert Fripp]

Ironically for me 2021 was both terrible and surprisingly productive in regards to reps.

I literally started getting into reps this year, just as the raids happened. I had earmarked all the Panerai’s I wanted for my collection:

1. Pam127 - due to timeless style.
2. A 42mm sub to use as a daily beater.
3. Pam968 - The most beautiful watch in the game IMHO
4. A Carbotech

When it became clear how serious the raids were, it made me incredibly dogged in trying to complete my collection whilst the quality of VSF was still somewhat available via M2M and other non TD sources.

1. XF Pam127 via Trustytime. Andrew was able to get some balance stock from XF and I jumped at the chance. Paired with a strap from Thomas Handmade.


2. VSF Pam1055 via M2M. I was torn on which 42mm sub to go for but when the 1055 came up on M2M, I jumped at the chance and don’t regret it! The green is surprisingly flexible with different outfits and works great as your daily watch.


3. VSF Pam968 via SuperMirros. Somehow Sead got his hands on a couple of 968s. My absolutely favourite watch and paired with another Thomas Handmade beauty.

4. VSF Pam979 via non TD. Desperate times make for desperate measures and I went the non-TD route to grab my personal carbotech favourite.


The collection completed whilst supply was badly effected!


I really don’t see myself buying any other Panerais for a while now. I want to focus on enjoying these before diving back in.

 

[jonnybaws]

Some great pickups..
Was lucky to aquire a few items 2021, a couple more in the works.. some I've yet to get hold of, they'll be projects for 2022!

 

[patnaboy]

Had a whole bunch of pams since I first got into reps in 2011 but the last couple of years has seen an exponential growth in the collection.

Box#1

Top L to R: 47mm Egi (kpoy), 225/187, 187, 194, 285, 364,
Bottom L to R: 389, 569, 571, 692, 719, 968

Box#2
Top L to R: 24A Franken, 24C Franken, 24R, 25A Franken, 64, 87 Franken,
Bottom L to R: 87 Franken, 92, 199, 243 L dial, 243 T dial, 252

Box#3
Top L to R: 26B, 26K, 29M, 61, 56, 82
Bottom L to R: 86 Franken, 88, 89, 240, 222, 390

Box#4
Top L to R: 188, 212, 213, 250, 224, 253
Bottom L to R: 288, 308, 326, 356, 363, 332
162 (without cushion)

Box#5
Top L to R: 127, 217, 557, 372, 228, 1085
Bottom L to R: 799, 508, 961, 979, 1616, 229

Box#6
Top L to R: All Pre-Vs
Bottom L to R: DSN Egi 52, Ploprof V2, Ploprof V2, 571

 

[patnaboy]

Woundup Solid collection of Pams! Wear them well!

 

[patnaboy]

Some great pickups..
Was lucky to aquire a few items 2021, a couple more in the works.. some I've yet to get hold of, they'll be projects for 2022!

Lets see those PAMS

 

[jonnybaws]

Had a whole bunch of pams since I first got into reps in 2011 but the last couple of years has seen an exponential growth in the collection.

Box#1

Top L to R: 47mm Egi (kpoy), 225/187, 187, 194, 285, 364,
Bottom L to R: 389, 569, 571, 692, 719, 968

Box#2
Top L to R: 24A Franken, 24C Franken, 24R, 25A Franken, 64, 87 Franken,
Bottom L to R: 87 Franken, 92, 199, 243 L dial, 243 T dial, 252

Box#3
Top L to R: 26B, 26K, 29M, 61, 56, 82
Bottom L to R: 86 Franken, 88, 89, 240, 222, 390

Box#4
Top L to R: 188, 212, 213, 250, 224, 253
Bottom L to R: 288, 308, 326, 356, 363, 332
162 (without cushion)

Box#5
Top L to R: 127, 217, 557, 372, 228, 1085
Bottom L to R: 799, 508, 961, 979, 1616, 229

Box#6
Top L to R: All Pre-Vs
Bottom L to R: DSN Egi 52, Ploprof V2, Ploprof V2, 571

Great stable mate!! I think I've dibbed half of them!

 

[BlueLineFarmer]

Had a whole bunch of pams since I first got into reps in 2011 but the last couple of years has seen an exponential growth in the collection.

Box#1

Top L to R: 47mm Egi (kpoy), 225/187, 187, 194, 285, 364,
Bottom L to R: 389, 569, 571, 692, 719, 968

Box#2
Top L to R: 24A Franken, 24C Franken, 24R, 25A Franken, 64, 87 Franken,
Bottom L to R: 87 Franken, 92, 199, 243 L dial, 243 T dial, 252

Box#3
Top L to R: 26B, 26K, 29M, 61, 56, 82
Bottom L to R: 86 Franken, 88, 89, 240, 222, 390

Box#4
Top L to R: 188, 212, 213, 250, 224, 253
Bottom L to R: 288, 308, 326, 356, 363, 332
162 (without cushion)

Box#5
Top L to R: 127, 217, 557, 372, 228, 1085
Bottom L to R: 799, 508, 961, 979, 1616, 229

Box#6
Top L to R: All Pre-Vs
Bottom L to R: DSN Egi 52, Ploprof V2, Ploprof V2, 571

Great collection, how do the PAM Carbotech compare to your PAM subs as I am in the market to get my first PAM Carbotech.

 

[patnaboy]

BlueLineFarmer I think the carbotech subs are great. Its hard to compare them. Its a different animal. I find it has more of military rugged look to it. A must have in any pam collection in my opinion.

 

[BlueLineFarmer]

BlueLineFarmer I think the carbotech subs are great. Its hard to compare them. Its a different animal. I find it has more of military rugged look to it. A must have in any pam collection in my opinion.

Are your Carbotech PAM's VSF? I assume they are also very light.

 

[kilowattore]

patnaboy still trying to recoup my jaw bone from the floor

 

[donkacper]

patnaboy still trying to recoup my jaw bone from the floor

Yeah, I forgot my own name looking at that collection.....

 

[Woundup]

patnaboy - Thank you my friend. Lot's of impressive unobtainium in your boxes! Congrats on amassing such an impressive collection of watches and straps.

 

[donkacper]

Ok guys, I'll admit it has been a good year when it comes to my M2M purchases, here's one of my favourite Pams, a 177.

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[Plaasbaas]

patnaboy may I please with your permission show your collection to my wife, next time she accuses me of having to many watches? Especially PAM's of which she thinks all look the same? LOL. :thumbsup:

 

[jonnybaws]

Not all acquired in 2021 but a fair few and most straps bought this year..

 

[BlueLineFarmer]

Not all acquired in 2021 but a fair few and most straps bought this year..

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Very nice PAM collection.

 

[donkacper]

Great collection, also nice big box, where did you get it?

 

[jonnybaws]

Great collection, also nice big box, where did you get it?

Thanks, It's a Rainer box from eBay, finestboxes is the seller

 

[SampsonSD]

985, 111, 359, 727
243, 029, 1176, Nata Custom
My daily has been the 111. Tried forever to get the 985, just arrived and I love it. Most rare are the 243 and 029. Darkhorse favorites are the 727 and 1176.

 

[patnaboy]

kilowattore Its been a long and expensive journey to get to this collection. I have promised myself to slow things down in the new year. Sometimes I feel I enjoyed my watches more when it was a smaller collection.