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Ronin

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  1. This 5508 looks like a franken to me

    in The Rolex Area

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    Based on the reference books I have, it looks like a mash-up.

    5508's according to one book should be a Cal 1530, Mercedes hands, Single line Submariner txt -or- 2 line 100m/330ft Submariner txt.

    The hands look like they are off a 1953 Explorer 6298 (Subs only used Pencil hands (6200's), Sword Hands (mil spec), and Mercedes hands)

    Even the dial looks like it was some form of Explorer re-dial minus the Explorer txt.

    To me this looks like an Explorer I and Submariner had a baby. Definitely not a 1958 5508 IMHO.

  7. What's Wrong with Quartz Watch

    in General Discussion

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    I have nothing against quartz for a true tool "wrist computer", for certain tasks. (When they can make a 'mechanical' heart rate monitor w/GPS for fitness endeavors, I will scorn quartz) ;)

    On the flip side if there is NO seconds hand or other complications, or clear case backs, what the hell-- why not. Why not a PAM 112 variant that has a closed case back. ??? No soul, maybe...

  9. Hello Panerai members

    in The Panerai Area

    Posted

    Here is my 177 on a Strap Culture Anchor #105 w/ Beige Stitch.

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    Dial is picking up a blue reflection from the sky, it is really more black than that...

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    (This watch in on the bubble for me, I might be selling/trading to get into PVD or classic 111h.)

  18. Why on earth are PAMs so hard to replicate?

    in The Panerai Area

    Posted

    As a new Pam enthusiast, I can relate.

    There was a similar post elsewhere where everything from "conspiracy theories" between rep makers and the brands, to the fact we are 1% of the people who "care" was postulated. Most people settle for the Canal Street or Chinese street vendors, so we are a secondary market.

    The same applies to Rolex. Why don't we have a 14060 flawless submariner. It should be the easiest of ALL subs to replicate.

    A closed case-back, no-date, no-seconds hand PAM should be super easy. Heck with a closed case back and no seconds hand, you could probably get away with a quartz movement-- as long as everything visual was perfect-- I'd buy.

    If they were perfect, what fun would it be learning, and doing mods. ;)

  25. Would I be better off with a high quality fake or a equivalent price lower brand watch

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Good points on the Dive/Quality/WR side above.

    Ask yourself the following questions:

    1.) Do you work in the traditional business world where reputations matter? (Sales, Lawyer, Professional, Sr. Mgmt, etc)?

    2.) IF you are ever called out, will it reflect negatively on you in above roles?

    If your answers are NO/NO or YES/NO, go rep. If your answers are YES/YES, own at least one respectable, affordable gen, and reps for fun, or "off / non-important" days.

    In my daily life, I have certain business affairs, that getting called out could in fact be a bad thing -or- there are times I do not want to appear "better off" than some co-workers, peers, clients. (I am probably paranoid, but some of it is out of respect)

    In these economic times, the guy who can afford the Rolex (real or believable rep) may not fair as well as the guy with 2 kids and a 3rd on the way. It is discrimination, but believe me-- these discussions happen behind closed doors. Sometimes you need to fly under the radar.

    Own both...

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