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The difference is more like $450, going by the prices I saw on the PAM196 (Asian 7750 version $250, estimates of the 7753 version were around the $700 mark, with slightly higher and slightly lower depending upon the dealer).

Lovely job, got any time to do any more ?

only 3 in use at the moment, so the stopped automatics would be re-set anyway. i probably should get a winder. Of the ones in use, 2 are PAMs and one R*l*x. One PAM is GMT 2893-2 movement, other is manual "Unitas" 6497. R*l*x is MBW two tone sub with ETA movement. Esmarc, I can never have too many watches

Just to confirm, genuine white gold needs replating with rhodium as well. Can't really tell the difference between polished/shiny SS and WG. Same with platinum, but platinum is noticeable by it's weight and metallic properties. It won't deform like gold.

Of course he's relaxed, he's dutch Peeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee..........

This time of year can get annoying, even more so that I have more watches than I've ever had! The easiest ones to change are the true GMT ones, which operate like a genuine Rolex GMT Master or Omega Seamaster GMT or Tag Heuer Link Chrono, that have independently settable hour hands. This way you just jump one hour without having to change the minutes and seconds and then re-synchronize if you want accurate time. A watch with an independent GMT hand won't allow you to do this, so sadly even the genuine PAM GMTs will have to be set just like all "normal" watches. :yucky:

You have a face I just can't trust Just kidding. I think everyone has fair warning, if they go into a deal and then something happens... Doesn't look like (genuine) Paneristi are all happy knowing he is selling to replica collectors either.

not sure if they have it, but try ofrei.com

Agree with you. I'm sure some people bought a Panerai to have an expensive watch! And of course *many* rep buyers want it to have a nice watch as well as something that looks expensive, or is perceived to be expensive.

And while I'm asking about avatars, who's that in yours Edge? And are you a Chelsea fan?

Yes great first goal , so were Garcia's and Kewell's My sister will be hoping for a Spurs win to increase their lead of Arsenal... Back on topic, I haven't bought any straps yet, money is tight and I prefer getting more reps, but I will look around. I'm not sure about looking at TC ones now, the names that came up were Don and others. Also banda look good. Only problem is importing "exotic" bands.

Blatant handball by Drogba, second week running. Liverpool had a good win so that's good, hoping for man ure to mess up tomorrow

Just checking if i was correct... that name came up a few times, Nice girl, any chance she'll be at your meet ? Too bad I'm in another country far, far away. Time to watch the soccer now.

Not sure what you meant.... Who is the girl in your avatar?

If you're into modding, then there is a guy who has sub and yacht-master solid 18k gold bezels. about 150 GBP. I don't know where to get solid gold crowns, but as far as I know, genuine Rolexes use a genuine triple-wrap as gold is too soft for everyday use, and the crown is the part that is most likely to get a lot of use.

I hope you bought one (or more!) at the time

Agreed.

Would this be along the lines of "All your ---- are belong to us" if that makes sense?

Who were these dealers who were scamming ? I must be too new to rep forums (December 05) and maybe missed out on everything? The only scam I seem to have seen is with the RWG watch, apart from the obvious websites.

My first reaction ... eek! Wear the watch on your right hand, I've always done this to stop the crown digging into my hand as I wear it pretty low down right up against my hand. This is even more necessary on a PAM! Also a reason I havent got a lefty PAM yet.

Good point, more straps sold to rep collectors, means he gets more names and addresses that could potentially be given out to undesireables ?

Great for weight training though.

Pah! Watches are much more important than anything else! Peeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.........

We got something in common, I got a Zenith El Primero Rainbow recently... great watch Came with a video too!

luckyyy was quick as well, 7 days at most I think.