Maybe the greatest panerai collection ever assembled

[Procurator]

Picture’s worth a thousand words.

 

[maccabigdish]

Amazing… @Fusible wishes he was you lol…hell probably take down your entire collection in one slug, I would actually prefer that tbh, save us all the anguish of seeing piece by piece get snipered.

Brings up an interesting question…when does it switch from wearing to collecting?

The collection above (unbelievably amazing) is a perfect example…at some point it stopped being about LOVING every individual piece, its about owning every iteration. Absolutely nothing wrong with that, and I respect the hell out of it, and would love to see it in person, but it is collecting. Same thing happens with cars…people buy cars at some point (Leno and Seinfeld) to just have them because theyre missing that particular model, not to drive it.

Most of us start by buying watches to wear, so we buy what we like and what we enjoy seeing on our wrist (the first few purchases). Then you start appreciating rare pieces and custom and franken, etc…At some point though, you start buying things because theyre just rare and you cant pass up the deal, or NWBIG, or they fill out a gap in your collection, not because you actually enjoy it on the wrist (or you just start LOVING EVERYTHING like a proper addict lol). Where does it switch from loving the watch vs loving everything else around the watch like rarity?

Ive seen it in my collecting…at first I only bought what was “different” from what I already had and what I “needed”. At some point though, the litmus test for “different” got more and more narrow before I had 3 of the same PAM just w 3 different dial colors lol.. or bidding on a PAM I dont “LOVE/NEED”, but is rare so why not have it? Lol

Such an interesting addiction/hobby we are all partaking in. I wouldnt trade it for the world. I told my wife…I view spending $X a year as not really spending money…im just parking money in something that brings me joy year in and year out until I move on and then I basically get my money back (minus ~25%ish) so its not really spending money like a night out at the bar or casino lol or buying a car where you lose 50% almost immediately. In a lot of cases if you buy good pieces and hold them, youre nearly breaking even

Amazing collection @maccabigdish , truly impressive. My comments above are more introspection about my own insecurities than anything else lol…im in absolute awwww and wish I was you lol.

Very well put, and for sure this is a collection. At best I wear each one twice a year. In fact this year I did a watch a day and posted in my group, so I could see which ones I preferred to wear again. And part of the reason for reducing the amount also is I can enjoy a smaller quantity

 

[p0pperini]

Almost a shame to break it apart.

ALMOST?!

It's an absolute tragedy! This is like a museum-ready exhibit. It really is a crying shame to disassemble such a comprehensive labour of love, dedication and skill.

Then again, it's just PAMs not Submariners, so I'm not as sad as I could be. ;D

 

[maccabigdish]

Picture’s worth a thousand words.

That’s hilarious

 

[maccabigdish]

ALMOST?!

It's an absolute tragedy! This is like a museum-ready exhibit. It really is a crying shame to disassemble such a comprehensive labour of love, dedication and skill.

Then again, it's just PAMs not Submariners, so I'm not as sad as I could be. ;D

It’s not a tragedy mate, I am fine with it now, but is one of the reasons I wanted to do this post as it will always be here

 

[Cronk]

Dayum!

 

[Natas78]

So... How much for everything?

 

[Feefo]

So... How much for everything?

 

[Natas78]

I mean, it would be a crime to leave that gorgeous custom closet without every single slot filled, wouldn't it?

 

[OI812]

From a watch perspective, that's the damndest thing I've ever seen...

 

[Storm.]

So... How much for everything?

 

[Pops3434]

Wow!!!

 

[Kielxx]

 

[zinduna]

Congrats on the special collection. What a journey!

 

[lllllllll]

@maccabigdish Kudos to you!

What an amazing collection of PAMs throughout the years! I can imagine the amount of dedication and effort you put into this collection.

Simply fascinating and taking this hobby to a whole new level

 

[Rx4Time]

It's truly a collection to die for. it's a shame to think of it being broken up after the effort it took to acquire them all. I do very much envy it. No place in my house for anything like that beautiful display case (my wife would not be accepting to say it mildly).

 

[wisedennis]

Where is this museum? And how much is the admission ?

 

[Mossback]

Although we respect your choice to break up your collection it is unfortunate. Highly unlikely anyone will ever come close to what you have accomplished. Well done!!!!!

 

[Poglavnik]

Mad respect, Sir!

 

[BartSimpson]

Picture’s worth a thousand words.

even with 0 gen pieces this is more like 75k…

I think this is the most amazing thing I have ever seen… why are you breaking it up?