Pugwash

Firstly, I bought my 187 from RiverwindMDS, second hand. It's a rep of course. Secondly, we call them PAMxxx where the xxx is the model number because ... um, that's what Panerai call them. I believe it's short for Panerai Model. "Taters, poh ... tay ... toes"

This is excellent news. Will the terms used (ie synthetic sapphire, mineral) be standardised?

Smart move.

I like the one on the 187. What is it?

These?

Much in the way that I am not a huge Panerai fan and find a lot of their models quite tasteless, so I only own 5 of them. They're essentially WW2 Italian diving watches that have evolved into huge lumps you put on your wrist and love. They have a secondary addiction that costs a fortune: Straps.

Listen to the case opener grinding the grooves off the caseback. Scary stuff! And then, to make matters worse, when he puts the caseback back on, he grinds it again.

When their second album came out, they were already superstars. Maybe not in the US, but they were huge in the UK.

If you're talking about Aquaracer, are you sure it's the same guy, as he says otherwise.

I agree. Keep us updated, at your own speed.

No chronos? You need a Navitimer.

I beg to differ. Remember the guy is an AD. He deals with watches every minute of his working life. I reckon I could tell the difference, as I can tell the difference between 6 and 8 beats a second if I look closely. Also, looking at a gen Planet Ocean (7 beats a second, co-axial escapement), I could see it was smother than an ETA rep. Any well-lubed watch will be smoother than a 'surplus' ETA movement if you know what to look for. Anyone doubting me should have a close look at a gen Sub while wearing an ETA-based rep.

Yeah, it's amazing what happens when you make the ideal first post. ps. Stay away from the Panerais. They're addictive.

Yes. He's saying don't get a 22mm strap unless it's 18mm at the lug.

You forgot to say where you are.

Sure I wanted these watches. They're damned good value for money. I own the SUG too. Tritium tubes? At that price? Yes please! I'm not a Swiss-Snob. No, I just put down dealer prices when I feel we're being taken for a ride.

Is it possible to remove the current tube in a manner that it can be reinstalled painlessly?

I bet they won't, even if they could

Excellent reference, thanks.

It's not magnification he's after but minimum focus distance.

$63 here: http://watchsilix.com/product.asp?currency=USD&id=1865

At this point, you're supposed to tell us where you live.

http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=19307

3 days? No chance. Put me in for run 2

No need. Trinsic nailed it.