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Limestone

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  1. The MMs are a homage to Panerai, they are basicaly our reps but branded with a different name so thay can be sold semi legaly, i think that MM recently ran into problems with the crown guard issue and copyright issues, i would not pay more than i would for a rep for one.

    Ok, thanks.

    I almost figured that when he wanted

  2. Hi all Panerai experts ;)

    As I joined this forum I didn`t know much about basically any other brands then the obvious. (you know Breitling, Rolex, Omega)

    But after spending a month or two here, there are other brands that start to poke me in the eye , like Panerai for example.

    I found this watch, and I just have a couple of questions.

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    Sellers info:

    Brand Name: Marina Militare

    Model /number: Power reserve

    Dial window material type: Mineral

    Clasp: Stainless-steel

    Case material: Stainless-steel

    Case diameter: 44 mm

    Case Thickness: 16 mm

    Band material: Black leather

    Band length: mens-standard

    Dial color: Black

    Calendar: Date

    Movement: Automatic

    Is this considered a Panerai?

    It looks like it, but it doesn

  3. Well, the truth of it is... It is the original rep strap :o

    Here is the process:

    1. Take crappy rep strap and remove it from watch.

    2. Beat it with a meat tenderizer for about 15 minutes.

    3. Twist the living daylights out of it until it starts to crack.

    4. Sand it with 150g sand paper, making sure to scrub all of the paint off.

    5. Boil it in saturated salt water for 10 minutes.

    6. Sand lightly with 400g paper to give it a smooth finish.

    7. Flash boil it again in fresh salt saturated water for 5 minutes.

    8. Blow dry it until its hot once out of water.

    9. Remove crappy stitching and re sew it with color of choice by hand. (Make sure you wear a thimble.)

    10. Use some fine mink oil to make it look nice and good.

    Congratulations, you've just spent 4 to 6 hours making a bad strap look excellent and feel soft and smooth to the touch. You've just saved a ton of money!

    Cheers,

    H! :thumbs:

    Damn, I was just about to type that.... :p

    Nice work

    //H

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