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How's the lume??

Eddy

Hey Kostas

I'm a medical doctor, but Dermatology just wasn't my thing. I just put people to sleeep zzzz...

Might be some contact dermatitis may be from the case of the 187. But don't quote me on that.

Eddy

Unless you have the strap and see it in person and have it around your wrist it you cannot apprecitae the craftmanship of this strap. I have had almost evry strap come through my hands and this blows every strap away even the PAV 99. It is like the difference between the feel of a gen Panerai and a rep Panerai. There's just something different about the gen... same with the Strapmaster.

Eddy

Tan gives it the old vintage look. Especially if you get that nice patina to a strap then it looks that much nicer.

Eddy

Just got my Dark Brown XaMas on my 187. Which do you like better the tan or the brown?

Eddy

Well you probably know what i'm gonna say. Get the 222. I think it is a beautiful watch and Andrew has it for a killer price right now. Some pics:

Eddy

Hi Eddy, the Hermes actually arrived before the watch. I've hesitated mounting it, however, because the short and long sides of the strap have different textures. As shown in the pic below, the short buckle side has the classic hermes bumpy texture, while the longer side has the same pattern but is smooth. I emailed Bruce at watches24seven, and he's going to take care of it when he gets back from vacation. Btw, Bruce is great to work with, very responsive and accountable. He even gave me his phone number to call him while on vacation, which was above and beyond. Regarding the strap, it is uber thick and soft. I love the bumpy texture also. And, the color is a rich, deep orange - I just love it.

That sux Gil. But Bruce is a good guy. I was corresponding with him a lot over their WWII vintage straps. Beauties but decided to go for the XaMas eventually. Still might pull the trigger eventually. Hope you get it straightened out soon.

Eddy

I think V's is 995/1000.

Eddy

Seems like you got my # already Gil. Can't wait to see it on the Orange hermes.

Eddy

Unless the price is just too low to resist, I think I am happy with my 187 from EL. Keeping COSC specs right now. Even has individually numbered casebacks. I think I might have to pull my name from the list. Still if the price is right...

Eddy

Yup all different serial #'s. Mine is 378/1000. Kostas was saying that it is the same case as the Watchonpo version.

Eddy

I for one and I'm sure some others here feel that the strap is just as important as the watch. The XaMas is worth every penny to me especially if bought for less than retail prce. This particular one I got for $150 which is an incredible price. Once in a while you can find these bargains if you check out the P*** site often enough.

Eddy

I like the distressed couch strap.

Eddy

No it is a 26mm but I have had it on a 222 which is 24mm so the leather is a little scrunched up. But Kostas is right I am waiting for a new 26mm XaMas.

Eddy

The 187 on my Tan XaMas. Used to be on my 222, but had to put it on my new baby at least until my new Dark Brown XaMas arrives.

How do you like Kostas??

Eddy

That is so cool that they are individually numbered. Mine is 378/1000.

Hey K I really like the Carbon and 187 combo.

Eddy

Eddy, you said that the strap sux...why?

now I'll have to place an order for a nice strap for the 187...any suggestions?

I am not a big fan of rubber straps. This one that comes with the 187 seems very flimsy. Awaiting my XaMas to put on this baby.

Eddy

I'm gonna have to add the Chronozilla to my other faves.

Eddy

The chrono start pusher might as well be red and engraved, "Do Not Press"

To press or not to press . . .

You're right Gil. Haven't tried the chrono. May never try it.

Eddy

There is no AR that I can note. Also the lume is no better no worse than any other rep watch I have.But the sweep of the new Asian 7750 is as smooth as a baby's butt adn iot is keeping COSC time... +2sec in 24 hours. Hope this keeps up.

Eddy

Hi

Just checking, does it have the AR coating on the crystal?

Regards

RICHARD

From what I see there is no AR.

Eddy

I am so jealous!! I have also recquisitioned a open ended strap, but from Jurgen's from a WWII gun holster. Still waiting for it.

Eddy

Some better pics of the 187 from EL.

Eddy

Eddy,

You wouldn't be so kind as to take a shot of the movement would you? I would like to confirm its the updated 28,800 vph 7750!

Jon

I'll try to open the caseback but haven't had success with the 47mm yet.

Eddy

Damn, Eddy! At this rate, you're going to have every Panerai in the catalog by the end of the month

Looks great!! That's one big mofo!

Hey Randy

A man can dream...

Eddy