The Breitling Watch Source Forums

Breitling Watch Information Forums, Navitimer, Chronomat
It is currently Sun May 04, 2025 1:39 pm

Board index » General Watch Discussion » General Watch Discussion

All times are UTC - 8 hours




Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 1 of 2
  [ 21 posts ]  Go to page 1, 2  Next
  Print view Previous topic | Next topic 
Author Message
Altair
PostPosted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 11:51 am 
Offline
Contributing Member
Contributing Member
User avatar

Joined: Wed Sep 12, 2007 10:24 am
Posts: 2681
Likes: 3 posts
Liked in: 71 posts
Location: Dhahran KSA
I finally have it!! Those of you who read my rambling know I have wanted this watch for ages now and it has always eluded me, it was either unavailable or I was unable to buy it. I have a folder on my desktop with over 50 images of it, I have spent countless hours admiring the sheer genius of it's design, the perfect blend of its functionality, and just the whole package that is this marvelous watch.

When my AD finally called and said I could pick it up right now, and it was a K series, I drove over like a mad man. While walking to the car with the Panerai bag I just could not believe that I am now the owner of a brand new Luminor Manifattura 8 Days, AKA the PAM 233!!!!

I can't say count how many things I love about this watch, the 1950 case, the in house manual movement, the sandwich dial and amazing lume, the 8 days power reserve, the domed crystal, the ingenious day/night indictor, quick strap change system, GMT hand, auto second reset, quick date change, the sheer beauty of its perfectly balanced design, the list just goes on!!!!

There are very, very few watches I think have a perfect design. This one is at the top of the list!!! I can't tell you guys how happy I am!!!!!!!!!


I have been nursing a cigar from the Millennium celebration in Cuba for nine years now in my humidor, I promised myself I would light it up when I got the PAM233. So sorry about the quick pics but I need to get puffing! Trust me, there will be many more pics in the future!

Image

Image

_________________
Certified watch nut.
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
Roffensian
PostPosted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 11:55 am 
Offline
Contributing Moderator
Contributing Moderator
User avatar

Joined: Fri Jul 27, 2007 5:09 am
Posts: 36521
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 489 posts
Location: Ontario, Canada
Wow!!!

The watch may not be my taste, but the sentiments come through loud and clear. A very hearty congratulations - I know it's been a bit of a roller coaster year, but this truly is a highlight.

Enjoy!
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
Driver8
PostPosted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 11:56 am 
Offline
Contributing Moderator
Contributing Moderator
User avatar

Joined: Tue Jul 24, 2007 11:39 am
Posts: 12837
Likes: 148 posts
Liked in: 520 posts
Location: UK
Awesome stuff Altair my man!! :thumbsup:

FANTASTIC piece! With my (relatively speaking) new found appreciation for all things Panerai, the 233 (along with the 275, and my own personal favourite, the 270) is a truly beautiful and desirable piece. :bow:

Many congrats, and enjoy that cigar! Have puff for me too! :D

_________________
Driver8

Site Moderator
Image
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
Oester
PostPosted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 1:34 pm 
Offline
Breitling Fanatic
Breitling Fanatic

Joined: Sat Jan 19, 2008 6:34 am
Posts: 155
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Location: Gent - Belgium
aaah how to describe the love for a watch in a forumposting. Nice sentiments!

great choice also, this model stands on my wish list....
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
Otto
PostPosted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 1:40 pm 
Offline
King of Ling
King of Ling
User avatar

Joined: Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:14 pm
Posts: 1938
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Location: Australia
:shock: Very nice, Altair! Congratulations, and enjoy that cigar!
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
aleister
PostPosted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 3:16 pm 
Offline
Contributing Member
Contributing Member

Joined: Thu Sep 27, 2007 11:48 pm
Posts: 3806
Likes: 11 posts
Liked in: 19 posts
Location: Sweden
Beautiful Altair! You if anyone deserve it - my greatest congratulations!

_________________
Collection: http://s540.photobucket.com/albums/gg32 ... mview=grid
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
Tim S
PostPosted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 3:43 pm 
Offline
Contributing Member
Contributing Member
User avatar

Joined: Sun Jan 11, 2009 5:02 pm
Posts: 2200
Likes: 20 posts
Liked in: 13 posts
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
It's wonderful to share in your happiness Altair. Super Congratulations on the realisation of a dream!!!!!

Love the pics, I bet it was the best cigar ever.

Enjoy!
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
GZGym1
PostPosted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 6:29 pm 
Offline
Contributing Member
Contributing Member
User avatar

Joined: Thu Oct 09, 2008 8:27 pm
Posts: 1776
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 1 post
Location: Perrysburg, Ohio
Congratulations!!!! Lets see a profile of that domed crystal!!!!!! and some close up sandwich dial pics!! and of course display back pics!!!

_________________
SA-Baton White Dial/ProII
Tissot Le Locle
Image
ImageImage
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
BroncoSport
PostPosted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:56 pm 
Offline
Contributing Member
Contributing Member
User avatar

Joined: Sun Aug 26, 2007 6:45 pm
Posts: 1466
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Location: Kansas, USA
Congrats Altair. That is one of my absolute favorite Panerai's.

_________________
Breitling Steelfish(black)
Breitling Steelfish(silver)
Panerai PAM 312
Bell & Ross BR03-92 Phantom
Steinhart BreitlingSource LE #5/15
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
hnb
PostPosted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 4:00 am 
Offline
Breitling Connoisseur
Breitling Connoisseur
User avatar

Joined: Mon May 12, 2008 12:12 am
Posts: 571
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Location: Sweden
So nice... congratulations!


(hmm...drinking coffe out of a Swedish designer glass I see, another sign of great taste!)

_________________
Blue Baton Super Avenger
Black Avenger Seawolf

Image
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
jac-in-a-box
PostPosted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 5:50 am 
Offline
Breitling Enthusiast
Breitling Enthusiast

Joined: Sun Dec 14, 2008 12:08 am
Posts: 44
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Location: Scotland
Another gorgeous watch Altair :D Something about some PAM models that's just so "right" Yours has that "rightness" in spades.

The photo's are rather lovely too...a little moody and very much in keeping with the watch; nice!

David
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
Altair
PostPosted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:08 am 
Offline
Contributing Member
Contributing Member
User avatar

Joined: Wed Sep 12, 2007 10:24 am
Posts: 2681
Likes: 3 posts
Liked in: 71 posts
Location: Dhahran KSA
Thanks all, I still can't believe I own a 233. Seems too good to be true. LOVE THE WATCH!


Sorry I do not have my light box with me, so these pics are not very good but it should do for now:

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

_________________
Certified watch nut.
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
Driver8
PostPosted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 10:35 am 
Offline
Contributing Moderator
Contributing Moderator
User avatar

Joined: Tue Jul 24, 2007 11:39 am
Posts: 12837
Likes: 148 posts
Liked in: 520 posts
Location: UK
Hey Altair, that looks great on the wrist, but I've got ask - why the change of strap already? I think the sculpted calf leather the 233 comes with is awesome.

_________________
Driver8

Site Moderator
Image
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
Altair
PostPosted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 10:40 am 
Offline
Contributing Member
Contributing Member
User avatar

Joined: Wed Sep 12, 2007 10:24 am
Posts: 2681
Likes: 3 posts
Liked in: 71 posts
Location: Dhahran KSA
Although I agree the strap is very high quality, I am not crazy about the feel/look. So experimenting with all sorts of straps, got it on the Ted Su and it is amazing :mrgreen:

I ordered a very, very special strap for it. Should be here in a week!

_________________
Certified watch nut.
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
Otto
PostPosted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 2:23 pm 
Offline
King of Ling
King of Ling
User avatar

Joined: Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:14 pm
Posts: 1938
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Location: Australia
hnb wrote:
(hmm...drinking coffe out of a Swedish designer glass I see, another sign of great taste!)

I thought they were Danish? :poke: :)
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  

Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 1 of 2
  [ 21 posts ]  Go to page 1, 2  Next

Board index » General Watch Discussion » General Watch Discussion

All times are UTC - 8 hours


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 17 guests

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Jump to:  
 




Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group