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Gen 514

Pamtastic

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First off, I need to say a HUGE thank you to PeteM. I mentioned to him a few weeks ago how this was the watch I really wanted but couldn't get as I couldn't find one in my price range. This past weekend he contacted me and told one of his risti contacts had one and was ready to sell at an reasonable price. After some back and forth on my part, I bit the bullet and here she is. Thank you mate!


As for the watch itself, well, what can I say? It's nothing less then stunning. I couldn't wait for a rep and I'm glad I didn't now. I love the feel of the wind on that p3000, and with a 3 day pr I get to do it more then once a week. While it is 47mm, it's so thin it slips under most of my shirt cuffs, which is something none of my other rep Pam's do. I love the faux patina, the polished case, the crown, the dial.....it's design is simple and it's size lets you know it's there......with an 8" wrist, I can dress it up with a nice croc strap and a suit or dress it down with jeans and the OEM strap or an asso strap, etc. So versatile IMO


A few quick pics with the iPhone:
Box #1
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Box #2
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Box #3!!
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And there she is:

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Movement shot:
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Obligatory wristie(s):
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ALE7575

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Congrats
One of the nicest PAMs ever made
It fits perfectly your wrist
Enjoy it in good health !

I hope to see it replicated with a clone P.3000 soon for less fortunate people

ALE
 

nicktan182

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wow that's an absolute stunner! if i had the cash that'd definitely be my first gen purchase as well. wear her in good health! :)
 

SUMIKITO

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Look very close at the pics folks. Now that is how a Gen looks like ! The shine, the glimmer, the way it's polished, the perfect dial, the leather used in the band, everything ! THAT is what a Gen looks like! See the difference ! It screams, hey Bud, look at me, am I not a Gen or what !! .........Wear it proudly ! Keep that chin up ! Thanks for sharing !
 

Pamtastic

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Congrats
One of the nicest PAMs ever made
It fits perfectly your wrist
Enjoy it in good health !

I hope to see it replicated with a clone P.3000 soon for less fortunate people

ALE

Also need to say: thank you to all the guys who have taught me SO much about watches. Reviews and notes and posts from the regulars here and on RG, RWG, etc......a little over a yr ago I had never heard of panerai and today I spent an un-Godly amount of money on one!
Also, a special thanks to Ale. Safe to say my knowledge of Pam's in general would be nowhere near where it is now without him.
Thank you!
 

Pamtastic

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Look very close at the pics folks. Now that is how a Gen looks like ! The shine, the glimmer, the way it's polished, the perfect dial, the leather used in the band, everything ! THAT is what a Gen looks like! See the difference ! It screams, hey Bud, look at me, am I not a Gen or what !! .........Wear it proudly ! Keep that chin up ! Thanks for sharing !

Its funny, I always heard others talk about polishing the gears on their reps and I never quite got it. But I get it now.....I SO get it now!
 

kilowattore

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Beautiful watch, it does look great on the wrist!
Great choice for a gen mate, wear it well :)
 

tom_cat

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Mate...that's absolutely a stunner, huge congrats! my gen pam purchase will be def that one too, well later in the near future :)
 

mrodmtg

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Congratulations! This too is the next gen on my list. I'm quite envious but I'm very happy for you. Wear it in good health!

By the way, great photos. You really captured the beauty o the watch perfectly.
 

eshow3907

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Congrats
One of the nicest PAMs ever made
It fits perfectly your wrist
Enjoy it in good health !

I hope to see it replicated with a clone P.3000 soon for less fortunate people

ALE
I second this. What a great opportunity for a p3000 clone.

Beautiful piece, wear her with pride.
 

MisterGu

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Congrats bro! I'm damned jealous! One of the few Pams I really love. I don't like wire lugs much and I don't like lumi cgs but love the sandwich dial. This is my perfect watch!


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acetone

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Nice rep.. But 47mm is huge!


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Pamtastic

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Thanks everyone! I can't tell you how enjoyable looking down at my wrist has been with it on. Every time I look at it it just reminds me how perfectly this watch suits me.
 

ranki

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That's a very good choice, it's classy and showy... A real versatile grown up time piece.


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flounderpounder

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Very nice! Although I love my reps the feeling I got from getting my gen breitling steelfish was on a whole nother level. I think all of us watch efficianatos should get at least one nice gen.

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trailboss99

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Nice pick up mate, congrats on a great purchase.
 

al358

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wow congratulations and wear it in the very best of health!!!!