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Why the Mare Nostrum is called ...Mare Nostrum
Asi made a great review on this watch, or should I say..Family, as there were several Mare...
He explained that the Romans used to call the Mediterranean Sea " Mare Nostrum " ..." Our Sea ".
So, here, I won't remake the Story behind the name, but just give you a pictorial evidence that the Mare Nostrum has obviously some Mediterranean roots.
When you see how it works with a Roman Theater ( the one in Trieste ), you understand its roots are here!
The Mediterranean Sea is its Empire:
The Deep Blue of its dial goes very well with the color of the Sea.
As a Captain Watch, it loves to take some distance from the situations, and nothing can beat an Italian Roof on this purpose!
In a few words rather than in a thousand, it is so deliciously italian!
Best,
Nicolas
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Why the Mare Nostrum is called ...Mare Nostrum
Asi made a great review on this watch, or should I say..Family, as there were several Mare... He explained that the Romans used to call the Mediterranean Sea " Mare Nostrum " ..." Our Sea ". So, here, I won't remake the Story behind the name, but just giv...
Love the second third pic Nicolas
I think you'd know by now I have a soft spot for the Mare Nostrums. There's something sublime about having the Mediterranean Sea as a backdrop for the Mare Nostrum 301/A. One of the shortest illustrations, but concurrently 'powerful'. I relate to your pas...
You have obviously more than a SOFT spot, Mr Gastby!
If I remember well, you have the Mare Pair: Pam 6 and 5218-301/A??? I had the idea to take pics with the appropriate background for a long time, in my head, to make it even more sublime, if it is possible. The Mare is a lovely and misunderstood watch, one...
it is precisely so
that the MN being misunderstood and underrated that draws my attention even more. Besides. 42mm is a great size! I've always love a blue theme in watches, and the Mares just fit the bill. Best to you, mon ami : )
We are on the same line, for the same reasons, obviously
But is it a surprise? Best, Nicolas
The strap ..
... fits the watch .... which on it's turn fits the environment .... which on it's turn fits the strap ... a never ending circle my friend ... as in your collection ... Very nice pictures my friend ... El Bim PS. Champagne is in the cooler ! What time wil...
Thanks for your appreciation, Pink Panther.
But you know..." When the watch is nice, the pic can't be ugly"! Best, Nicolas
Well, Hermano...
this watch is certanlly nice, a Hit. I love the Mare Nostrum, its character, its strong presence and beauty. I think I would be a really happy man with this watch in my collection. And I think that my mediterranean character makes strongger my love for th...
Happy to see you back home, Emilio!
The Mare is certainly a watch that counts in a Panerai collection, and even if you're not a Panerai Addict. It's a strong, nice looking and very special watch, indeed. And particularly this one, which made a World Tour and belonged to very dear friends of...
I was inspired by when you said "Deliciously Italian" :-).....
Its like the Ferrari 355 or Testarossa, it has more Italianess than the newer models (although the new 458 Italia has alot of Italianess LoooL) or its like a pretty Italian girl on a Vespa in her Summer Dress and its flying around showing your delicious c...
GREAT !!
Top story and a awesome watch. Thanks for sharing and ofcourse the great pics. John
Thanks, John, for your appreciation on the watch.
IMO, it deserves such an enthusiasm. As for the pics, you're too kind...I was helped a lot by the background, and by the watch, too. Best, Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2009-09-07 06:11:13
It is made of the same leather than the original strap, Malik
And it is fitted with an original pre v buckle. Best, Nicolas
Your Mare Nostrum...
...does look at home in Italy! Great pictures, as always. How many different types of Mare Nostrum models exist, Nicolas? Cheers, Daos
Here are the different Mare which existed, Daos
Proto Mare from 1943 ( Pic taken at the Panerai Museum, by Asi, if I'm not wrong ): Then, you had in 1993 my Mare : ( 497 watches + 10 Protos which are looking exactly the same, at the exception of the engraved number which begins by P ) Then, in 1996, th...
Thanks, Nicolas!
I appreciate the photos! All are very attractive watches! I can't decide if I like the black or blue dialed versions from Vendome better! Thanks again! Daos
In the flesh, the white is a very serious outsider, Daos.
I saw it once, and was a bit too short in time to get it. I hunt in for 5 years, now... Sad. Best, Nicolas
Thanks, Davo
Can't agree more with you on your enthusiasm for this piece! Hope that IF Panerai releases one, it will be faithful to the original, or a nice re interpretation! Best, Nicolas
Oh My GOD !
Nico, never knew u had one of these ? One of my every growing "Grail List" Excellent pictures as always. Best I have seen of the watch ! In good health !!
Well, Flamenco, in fact
I had 4 Mare: The Smooth bezel Slytech, the engraved bezel Slytech, the normal one ( the one on the pics of this thread ), and a Pam 8... I started my Panerai collection with the smooth bezel. So, yes, basically, it is a mlong love story between me and th...
Problem receiving your photos!
Hi Nicholas, Please note China side cannot see your photos. Probably the Chinese government has restriction on this website photo. Photobucket is ok. Nien
Yours is even better, Patrice!
This smooth bezel is a rare bird, and a pure beauty! It is much closer to the original 1943 Mare Proto than this one. Best, my lucky friend. Nicolas
Always nice to see this piece
In good hands, or should I say ...On a Friendly wrist! Best, and enjoy it, cherish it a lot! Best, Nicolas
My kingdom for this Mare!!!
The most desirable Panerai watch imo. Lucky man, Patrice enjoy it Ivan.
Wow, Martin,
Coming from you, that is a very nice compliment, even more when I see the quality of YOUR pics! Thanks for the nice words! Best, Nicolas
Specially this one, My Co Bijo!
As we share a bit of its story! Happy to see you back here, my friend. Best, Nicolas
Wonderful pics Nico...
You always unveil the beauty of Panerai watches.....and you did it again along with knowledge of 'Our Sea'. Cheers
Hey, Krieng!
Long time no talk, my friend! How are in now, in your quest of Old Panerai watches??? Very Best, Krieng. Nicolas
