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Sorry, but that strap would not go on any of my watches the same as I would not hang fuzzy dice on my car's mirror... That being said, I could never see the allure of the Burberry styles or a bright colored shirt with a sweater hung on the shoulders tied in the front either.... it makes me cringe

Nice watch! I tried the 45mm on at the shop the other day, and although the Panerai 44mm fit my wrist beautifully, I wasn't too pleased with the 45mm PO... It just didn't seem to fit/look right on -my- wrist, These chronos look great, I wonder if there are two sizes of this one. Anyone have any prices yet?

I think this discussion is great, and very necessary. The problem above clearly shows one of the same problems we have with our rep crowns... too much bezel and rough finish between the 'teeth' If these crowns are going to mimmick the genuine, they must at least have a smaller chamfer on the ends. The teeth in the 029 photo look very very rough, they need to have more 'shine' to look genuine, the tool marks showing is going to make them look poor quality... and the crown is part of the watch that catches the eye first.

No... it's not OEM, I am wondering if it is gen croc.

I need one for a 2893 PAM 029 GMT and one for a 7753 196... Are these available?

Thanks Veni... From these close-ups, methinks it's gen:

They're not charging you more for the movement... They are charging you more for the new watches they are coming out with. We always pay a premium for the latest design... They just got smarter and took advantage of that and made much more money with a less expensive movement. So we are getting screwed... a bit, but not as badley as the previous incarnation of the asian 7750. Saying that, I am very happy with the IWC GST chrono, seems as good as a swiss in regards to the smoothness and keeping time well within COSC specs.

I guess that's what you get after mixing Indian food and muscles Actally... he wanted to try it on cuz he was getting sick of his rolex... Fugetaboutit! I really don't know where the strap came from, I got it in a trade with my TC195. There are no markings, but it's new. It has a beautiful soft suede lining. I don't even know if it is real croc, but I assume it is by the quality. Anyone know how to tell?

Hehe... Veni, you have a serious problem, I think we.... I mean we should see a shrink

New croc strap I just picked up... I'm kinda liking it too:

44mm Dave

Welcome mossanti Sit back and have a read for a while... there's LOTS of useful info here. For dealers, there's many, many of us have had great experiences with the trusted dealers here. I'm in Melbourne too, I think that makes 3 or 4 now in this nice little town.

PAM 091 on grey BOB vertigo

Oh the irony There was a witch hunt thread over on either VP or P or maybe even both trying to out strap dealers selling to rep owners.... Now it's coming to their illustrious leader. Just goes to show you that kharma does catch up. I received one of his infamous letters, I replied and laughed it off... Personally, I have no ill will towards Elliot, some of his products are great (albeit some not IMO), and I'll buy what I like from him. As soon as he offers discounts on gen watches, I'm there! There are plenty of strap dealers out there who have excellent products and service, most of my straps are from Drew, just got a few from Christian. That guy (Kevin aka Prof. Bain) who said that for every three straps we buy is just one rep we can't is the biggest clown over there... what a poodle turd he is! On your tricycle poodle boy!

I don't think you want to put one of these on a fiddy.... They use a completely different crown, which seems to be accurate. These crowns are for Luminors.

That reminds me... I have some cowboy boots that are about 20 years old and barely wrarable now... This would be a great project for Aaron. Great photos, beautiful straps and watches!

All I can say is PERFECT!!!!

OK... when you get your strap, post it on VP saying you got the special TRC only discount... end of story

C'mon spremmi... WTF can he do to you and me and veni etc etc as individuals? Nothing... So what, we own some reps, nothing wrong with that, and if there is something wrong with that in your country of residence, I seriously doubt that anyone will bother you... They are after BIG FISH... as in factories. If I was a dealer, I wouldn't buy from him for security purposes... But I'm not... He acted like a [censored] in the past, that's been explained to a point. I got a good deal on a few straps from him from his crazy sale and in the past too. I just don't know why you guys can't just let it go... He's just a friggin' watch strap dealer and we buy straps from him... it's not like we're buyinbg coke or heroine from the guy. And you talk about pride... How proud a man can you be not to forgive and let live?... This is yet another reason why there's so much war in the world.... You guys gotta relax

Well I think there's a fine line between pride and stubborness... If not, I guess I'm ashamed

Well I ordered a couple MP straps from him, good deal IMO... I don't see what the big deal is... He made a mistake and apologized... I'd like to see the reaction from the VP members regarding his being there selling in the first place...

Does anyone know what color lume is used on the PAM 212? Is it C1 or C3?

Yup! Not my thing either, but some may like it I guess

AHHHH Base IS Blade

Welcome Rob! Glad to see you around Master :-)