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PAM 177L Timeshops Pre CNY promo: WOW!

tommy_boy

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First, this is my fourth transaction with Mark. All have been flawless.

Sure, there have been plenty of posts about this watch. And there are thousands of members with ten times more watch knowledge than ol' tommy boy.

But I will paraphrase here: "I don't know much about Panerai, but I do know what I like." And I really like this watch! On with the show.

Mark ran a promotion two weeks ago. I received the tracking number on the 18th and it arrived today.

It was protected by the nice skin which presumably is there for the Ti case's benefit:

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At some point, he ran out of rubber straps. So mine came on leather. Not just the usual crappy rep croc, oh no.

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Nice high cannon pinion. The thick crown guard hugs the case nicely. The lever is crisp and feels secure.

I get the criticism that the crown is very close to the case, but I could care less. I can easily set and wind it.

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The movement is fine enough. Swan neck regulator, etc.

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The lume is the best that I have seen out of the box, no doubt.

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The wristie:

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I couldn't be happier with it! Thanks for looking.
 

JC7

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AWESOME.. makes me jealous and I'm not even a Pam man. I want it!!
 
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d4m.test

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Hey, TB! That's a knock-out lookin' watch. The straps really make the watch!! When you get tired of it, you can send it to me for safe wear... uh, safe keeping. LOL!! Until then, wear it well, AND, let's see some wristies, if you don't mind!!

dave
 

INeedaWatch2

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Nice watch! I want the strap for my 111H, that is a spot on strap. Wear it well is an understatement. That dang thing is going to wear you!
 

shandroid

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Nice TB, very nice!

Massive fan of that strap.... Ran out of rubber and gave you that, huh? nice deal!

Great stuff! :)
 

alvinado

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I am really loving these 177H, but when the 176 comes, i will be all over them, i am a base guy :)
 

thedoover

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Let me add a +1 on that strap. Very nice. Its a shame they dont all come with something like that.
 

trailboss99

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One hell of a nice strap mate, nice watch!
I don't see a swan neck reg however.


Col.
 

ugoderosa

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Trailboss- I was just about to make the same reply about the swan neck. I was thinking wow, this is the first one I have seen without the swan neck. But then I did a quadruple take and voila, it is there. It is very hard to see.

Nice one tommyboy. I do like the strap as well.
 

tommy_boy

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Trailboss- I was just about to make the same reply about the swan neck. I was thinking wow, this is the first one I have seen without the swan neck. But then I did a quadruple take and voila, it is there. It is very hard to see.

Nice one tommyboy. I do like the strap as well.

Thanks! My photo skills and my camera have plenty of room for improvement!


PAM117backCG.jpg
 

gez45

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Banging watch my man,and you fell right on your feet with that strap, good luck.
 

Abthere

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I've just received my order from timeshop and the watch looks very nice indeed. I do have a question about setting time though. The second hand doesn't stop when I pull the crown out. Is there hack function in this particular movement?
 

trksh-bzr

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that strap is phenomenal! great watch and great price, if you ever feel like letting it have a journey to a new place, do not hesitate to send it to goodol'trk for his birthday :)
 

tommy_boy

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I've just received my order from timeshop and the watch looks very nice indeed. I do have a question about setting time though. The second hand doesn't stop when I pull the crown out. Is there hack function in this particular movement?

Mine does not hack.

I am no movement expert, but I don't think any of my mechanical movements, whether Swiss or Asian have a hacking feature.

Maybe some of the more complex hand wind watches will hack? Like with a Lemania or Molnija movement for example?

Good question!