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  3. EMS and a crazy story!

    in General Discussion

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    NOW THE CUSTOM POLICE MAN WHANTS ME TO SEND HIM A REP JUST LIKE MINE!!!!!!!!!!!!

    IMAGINE THAT!!!!!!!

    i toled him that i made the order from far east because i was sure i was buying the "real thing" and not an illegal item.

    Folks we are at the quintessence of paradox here!!! :lol:

    Boys I loved this story! (for the wicked but happy end) :thumbsupsmileyanim:

  6. PVD on gator?

    in The Panerai Area

    Posted

    I have exactly that strap on my 028A. I just painted the stitching in light green (luminova-like) instead of white, in order to match the color of the numbers and markers on the dial.

    I tried several different straps on that PVD watch, and I came to the conclusion that black gator was the best fit.

    But I also have to add that I think that that is the perfect fit with very black PVD, like mine (palp's PVD) is.

    I agree that on lighter and/or duller PVDs a contrast fit might work better.

  7. Source for the last brown dial 203

    in The Panerai Area

    Posted

    I'll post pics ASAP (now it is weekend time = family time).

    But right now I can say:

    Dial is a very dark brown. One can tell it's brown only side-to-side with a black one, or in full light.

    No doubt it is brown, though. I would say it is very close to the gen nuance I saw on gen pics from the net.

    I also have a gen pic on a official OP catalogue, but it looks black there even if it is stated as brown in the text (I suppose this confirms it is a very dark brown).

    No doubt it is sandwich too.

    All the inscriptions on the dial ('LUMINOR PANERAI' and the round '8 GIORNI BREVETTATO') are a little thinner and off-white with respect to those on the black dial. This results in less bold and bright inscriptions. I am unsure if this is closer to the gen or what.

    Crown guard is incorrect. We'll have to replace the CG with one from a black dial / asian 21J watch.

  8. fiddy crystal in 203 case?

    in The Panerai Area

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    thanks sssurfer. are you planning on putting an AR coated fiddy crystal in this watch by any chance? would be good to confirm if this would work with this particular 203 case.

    Uhm... I actually plan to transplant the brown dial into the whole case+movement+crystal ensemble of my current 203 (that already has a sapphire crystal).

    I just have some doubts about the placement of the small second hand, as I heard it could be not exactly the same in the manual and the auto movement.

    At a first look it looks the same, though.

    I think I'll submit the matter to my watchsmith then I'll decide...

  9. Source for the last brown dial 203

    in The Panerai Area

    Posted

    I posted this elsewhere, but as I feel it might go underlooked I am repeating it here to anyone interested.

    I recently found what looked as a source for the last brown dial 203s available (you know they are sold out by our usual dealers here).

    I ordered two, and I received one so far so I can post my finding. I may confirm it was as expected. Brown dial actually.

    So, to anyone interested, the source is:

    tonyxkf (from HK).

    Email: tonyxkf@hotmail.com

    You may see his pieces and prices on CQout (but he prefers to get in touch via email).

    The 203 is at:

    http://www.cqout.com/item.asp?id=2536174

    at a very convenient price.

  10. What strap for my Pam 104?

    in The Panerai Area

    Posted

    To me, a polished 104 absolutely needs a black strap.

    Tan or (especially) gray straps may work on brushed 104:

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    If your wrist is regular size you need a regular size (115/75) strap. Width 24/24 or 24/22. Thickness 4mm.

    Don and Bob sell good straps at convenient prices.

  12. My favourite colour strap for Pams...

    in The Panerai Area

    Posted

    Generally, I, too, prefer a dark strap. But I will make exception for an exceptional strap. Like this OEM:

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    This next strap took me by surprise. It is light tan. I don't like tan straps. But I love this one. The leather was reclaimed from seats in a derelict railway carriage... So you know it was made by HK Tan. I think it is the perfect companion for the vintage California:

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    I LOVE THEM!!!

  13. General Discussion

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    You read my thoughts.

    It's some weeks now that I am thinking wow I'm feeling bored how can it be?

    I know that the forum is possibly even more alive and kicking than ever... it's just that I'm getting a feeling that somewhat (somewho?) is missing right now...

    And it is not a matter of VIP vs open: VIP sections are even more boring.

    Probably what I missed is just my daily dose of fluoxetine and haloperidol....

  18. Pam

    in The Panerai Area

    Posted

    As a owner of four PR PAMs, one with the ETA 2892-A2 and three with the Asian 21J, and having compared both them, my humble (and quite obvious) opinion is:

    - Best quality is naturally of the 2892-A2, it's even worth its price.

    - But best value (performance/price ratio) is of the Asian 21J. Silix has the 027 @ 80 USD -- i.e. about 15% of the ETA model! -- and that is simply the best watch you can get for that money.

    - Between the Asian 027 and the Asian 090 I would go for the 027. Its date changing is not via a push button @ 8 o'clock like the 090, and I personally prefer the long central second hand and the central placement of the PR gauge.

    By lacking the datechange pusher, the 027 can get modded to a quite accurate while the 090 can't.

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