Watches - another OCD problem
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Wow Dexter, you have been through a few, haven't you? Gotta agree with your final choice, too. The ultimate in simplicity- not even a second hand.
Triple- you're right, the 312 is fantastic. As much as I love simplicity in a watch, I do like to have a date window. And don't get me started on those godawful bubble magnifiers. Ugh, I hate those things.
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Hectic, I wish you hadn't put that link on the thread !
The only watch that I think looks kinda right with a date magnifier is a Rolex Submariner.
Gotta agree with Simon, 007 should wear a Panerai !
I can't watch the scene on the train in Casino Royale when Vesper mentions the watch, talk about product placement & fuckin' embarrassing !!!
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The Omega PO has landed, pictures to follow.
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Just on a side note, wasn't Stallone wearing U-Boat watches for a while?
Looking forward to the pics, Triple.
-Chris
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The Collection
Panerai PAM111
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Omega Constellation Automatic circa 1971, bought by my Grandfather for my Father in New Zealand and passed onto me.
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I am very lucky !!!
Sorry for iPhone pictures but my camera is knackered after it went for a dunk in the River Severn when my wife capsized her canoe.
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Yup, the Panerai is my fave !
Cheers
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Mmmmmmmmmmm, might have to get one of these, I may actually be able to tell the time without fumbling for my glasses…..............G
Do it G. Once you go Panerai any other watch will pale in comparison. Just like IH for denim!
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http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=threadt&frm_id=71@HoustonChris:
Wow Dexter, you have been through a few, haven't you? Gotta agree with your final choice, too. The ultimate in simplicity- not even a second hand.
Seems like it may not be final after all. It never is…
Yup, the Panerai is my fave !
Cheers
TTNice choice on the 111!
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The only other watch I really lust after, IWC Big Pilots Watch.
At £8500.00 it's gonna have to wait a while.
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I swear, Triple, it's like you're in my head. I, too lust after the Big Pilot. I was in Las Vegas a while back and wandered into Bellusso in the Palazzo. It was deserted, so I ended up talking watches with the lone sales guy. After about 15 minutes, he started handing over various lovely things for me to try on; Vacheron Constantins, Breguets, Glashutte Originals, even a tourbillon from FP Journe that cost damn near as much as my house.
As wonderful as they all were, the only one that I really wanted was the IWC.
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The BP is a good watch. The new dial is cleaner but I also like the previous generation, 5002.
The only thing that bothers me about the BP is the way the crown guard can dig into your wrist and the leather strap/clasp is setup backwards. The tail goes on the underside of your wrist, opposite direction compared to PAMs.
Just some pet peeves. I'd still be happy if I owned one but I'll probably spend the $ on a Panny instead.
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I got my Panerai from The Watch Gallery on Fulham Road in London.
When I was being 'introduced' to my new watch the salesman, very much like yours, bought me other watches to try on, and like you the Big Pilots blew me away. It was the 18ct white gold one, about £16000.00
Desire is important !
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Dexter- I definitely like the new version better- cleaner dial, better hands and it always bugs me when the date window doesn't match the face color. True about the diamond crown. It's a hefty thing with sharp edges. I'd put an onion crown on it, personally. But then I'm not a designer for IWC, am I?
Great first real watch, too. The Valjoux 7750 based movements are always fun. I had a Hamilton that visibly wobbled as the rotor spun when I moved my wrist the right way. I used to do it in meetings just to keep from dozing off.
Triple- yeah, the white gold is really nice. It has such a beautiful luster to it. But, oh, the price tag…
Hectic- C'mon and join us over here on the dark side. You know you want to.
Balls are really nice, I always liked the Trainmaster Cannonball. I'm a sucker for a white face and blued hands.
Elegant rugged simplicity. This is what James Bond would chose if he wasn't for the big fat Omega contract he's chained too.
