Watches - another OCD problem

[louisbosco]

@Anesthetist nice! PAM-005 or is that the newer model?

[Graeme]

I was in Melbourne today, and I dropped by the IWC boutique to take a look at the new Portugieser in Ceratanium.

I like the aesthetic, it looks very contemporary on a rubber strap, and it's very light.

Unfortunately, the legibility isn't great. The Omega Seamaster in black on black ceramic is clearer because there's a mixture of matt and gloss finishes, along with different textures. I think that the IWC needs a less reflective dial.

To be fair, I was feeling the after-effects of dilating eye drops, and my vision wasn't entirely back to normal it might look better next time.

[IH-GARY]

@goosehd @Anesthetist Always great to see fellow Paneristies in this thread!
Are you familiar with the strap maker Kevin 'ADEEOS' Rogers?
It was the discovery of his passion to make the perfect ammo strap for his Panerai that got me into wanting to own a Panerai watch.

[Bridger]

Thanks for sharing @IH-GARY

Kev seemed like quite the character, and the straps look beautiful. Do you know if they still sell them or something similar?

[IH-GARY]

@Bridger Cheers! Sadly Kev is no longer with us and his straps have become hard to come by, but do occasionally pop up for sale on the relevant forums.

Check out UK strap maker Cordes, he also makes Ammo straps.

[Bridger]

@IH-GARY yes, I saw his obituary when I googled him. I suspect he lived a colourful life.

What I like about leather Panerai straps is the big wedge-shaped steel buckle. They complement over-sized tool watches.

[Bridger]

I might wear the G-Shock today

[AdamJ]

I feel attacked @Bridger

[Giles]

Rightly so

[Bridger]

It's a safe space @AdamJ - the forum welcomes diversity

Plus, you will know about U2's latest album before all of us!

[Anesthetist]

@goosehd I like his work, but am more familiar through knife collecting. I’ll def check his PAM straps out.

@louisbosco this is the newer model. Hoping the “in house” is trouble free!