JimmyGee

Great Post, Thanks

Very Very Nice Indeed. Congratulations On Such a Great Looking Strap!

Thanks for the explanation of "Asymmetrical". Will now look that up. Didn't even realise that some of my PN's had Crown Guards until I photographed them. Thanks for your kind thoughts and picture, but I get all my leather straps from: "SteveOstraps". He is a great guy (in the UK) and sells everything, even special orders, for less than £30. You name it, he will make it, and will mostly throw in a free surprise for me. These PN's are my first photo posts, but when I get more time, I'll take and post more photos. Have collected mostly Panerai's to date and most have "StevesOStraps". I love 'em. Non Pan's, I normally leave the bracelets that they came with. Earlier on this Thread, these is a photo of Paul Newman. I sent Steve that photo and he made me the straps. Nice soft padded leather with the 20mm bands/straps going in-between the wider band which is like a sleeve, rather than just one piece of leather with the 20mm bands running against my skin. Anyway, who knows, it may catch on again and become trendy? I don't do "trendy", just what pleases "my" eye.

Thank you for your input and advice. Need to ask what you mean by "asymmetrical samples" in term's of the watches or Bands? Had the "70" straps made for me because it was what PN wore (but also find that half the metal bracelets don't work anyhow). I love retro and would say that more than half of my clothing ranges from the 1930's to the 1950's. One of the few guys near London that wont go outdoors without a cap or hat of some description. The 1970's is really not my scene, but made an exception 'cause it's Paul Newman and I loved the Man and his generosity.

Yes, remember seeing PN in the Movie: "Somebody Up There Likes Me". Thought he was great! Thanks again for your insight and will study all your "terms" 'cause I love learning. Stated out just wanting 1 PN Daytona 6239, but at the time of ordering the first 4 Watches, had no idea what I was doing and doesn't it show? It was "Your Good Self" that put me onto DW so: "Thank You". I had a DW Shear Time with Pump Pushers with Domi BUT sent him a ROC Dial. Since I was to order the correct RC Dial from David, I thought "what the heck", may as well get another DW 6239. Domi suggested a Swiss Movement and I went with it. As for the rest: Bought them before getting the DW's, but don't really mind having them now. Both Silixes where not what were pictured on their Site at time of order, but Saul being a Good Guy is sending me a free 6263 which to me, looks close enough to David's and I can't argue about the price! This leaves me just David's 6265 to get. The WE was just a fill in while I was waiting on Domi's Moded DW. Waiting for the dust to settle at home, before buying the DW 6265.

OK, Here goes: Promise, my next lot of Photos will be better, I hope! Just wanted 1 PN, preferably a 6239 and ended up with six, a extra 2 dials, an extra movement and a Sterile Crown! OMG But that's not the worst of it. I don't know how to upload the darn pictures. Pugwash talks about some other "Thing" not PhotoBucket" Six And One On It's Way (6263 Long Markers) + a DW 6265 long markers to order + 6265 Albino, if someone makes or modifies one. Have one Modern Daytona all silver, but with Faux Dials from my "mate" in the Mall. Worth Keeping onside for minor repares. Hey! Does anyone know if they have Adult Education Classes for Watch Repairs in Kent / East Sussex Border in the UK, or a decent How To Do It Yourself Type Watch Repair Book? The UK needs a Rep Watch Repairer. Davis Wong + DW Domi Mod (Swiss Movement)(Shear Time Case, with New Larger Crown)(Very Smooth Winding) Davis Wong (UnModed)(Looks the same as above, except a smaller Crown, and could do with a service to have a smoother winding experience) DW Domi Mod (Swiss Movement) ReplicaMake = What Model is this? Silix-Prime = What Model is this? Silix-Prime = Red Hand? What Model is this? Watch Eden = BigLadyCheapQuarts = Bought before I could get a decent 6239 WOW, finally found out how to do it! Hard Work when you don't know How. OK Guys fire away. It would be good to know that I have more than 2 Models 6239 and nothing else that means anything!

Nice One! Thank you. Been collecting Pine Cones, Oyster Shells and anything else to add to my next lot of pictures to make them interesting. I hope.

Still waiting for your picture of your gen 6263 dial no PN that you paid 1800 $ ........ would be very appreciative if you would post it, so we can learn. Many Thanks!

Yes, thank you. Your photo speaks for it's self. I was using my wife's Digital Camera and never bothered to read the Manual and when I did, discovered amazing things. I have a Pre Digital SLR with the works and a 2 year photography course, but have not upgraded to Digital SLR. But as you rightly say it's "not the camera". Thanks for referring me to Pugwash. Remember reading it when I first joined but couldn't remember where to find his fantastic post. OK, Won't be too long now before the 6 versions of PN's are posted for all to pick to pieces.

Sorry, I have taken photos but they are plain awful. Should I post some of them anyway? or should I try taking photos again in the house because the ones I took today were taken outdoors in bright sunshine and they look awful? My digital camera is 12 years old. I also have an SLR Camera with lenses, filters and all the works but it so old, that I must have bought it when I was 2 years old. This camera has a fit each time I mention digit. Maybe it's time to invest in a digital SLR ???? Don't want to spend a fortune as all I'll be photographing are watches and my dogs. Is there a section to post our pets photos and not watches?

OK It makes sense, I suppose, but would be better if I knew what you were talking about so I would know where to go go next Just Joking..... I very much appreciate what you have written, thank you!

Hi LHOOQ. Once again you come to my rescue with another very informative post. You're "the man" (on another Tread) that gave me all the fine details that differentiated the 4 most recognized PN Models and you pointed me to DW. I took your advice and now I have 2 fantastic DW 6239's. You say: "For a 'budget' case, the dimensions of DW's 6239 and 6263 are remarkably close to gen, and they will accept gen parts with little or no modifications required". Does this imply that 6265 does not come in that category? Thanks to you guys, I'm gonna stick with David for all my PN's and get them serviced right away. I will take photos of all six of my PN's over the Weekend and post them here, or somewhere else, if you think it more appropriate? (Sorry, I did say 7, but I only have 6)

Thank you. Sure have checked DW out, and that is where I got my 2: 6239's. One come directly from DW's resent listings on our Forum and the other via his eBay Site, which had a "Shear Time" dial. Sent it to Domi to change the dial but sent him (didn't know better at the time) a ROC dial. David sold me the RC Dial and I sent it to Domi, who also inserted a Swiss Movement and Bigger Crown. Sure, now I have 2 models that look exactly the same, but 2 are better than none!! As you can imagine I spent quite a few $, and so to keep "my monkey" off my back, I WAS looking to buy the other 3 models cheaper in price and quality, but having read all your replies, I now know that I should save a little and pay more and get much better quality from David. Thanks Guys. A few days later: Second thoughts: "Stuff My Monkey" I'll get what I want and a New Monkey as well.

Thank you. Sorry, I meant Reliable. It's not a question of $ as the prices for the watches are very close. I take it that you mean that the Lemania looks more "accurate" subdial placement wise?, but only has 2 of the 3 sub-dials that work? I'm a Newb, but try to be self sufficient, so I did a Google of "bi-compax" but it only lead me to some other unhelpful Watch Forum, filled with the usual unhelpful so-called funny sarcasm. Thankfully our Forum does not seem to have these characters. "Bi" meaning "two" I assumed you could only mean that 2 of the 3 sub-dials worked. I wonder which one is "fixed"? Probably @6? A a side note: I now have 7 so-called PN Daytona Watches and only 2 are close to accurate Reps of the Gen. The other 5 (bought when I was an even BIGGER Newb, than I am now) are total "jokes". Close to half of these five watches were not even close to the watches that were pictured and what I had ordered and paid for. Once again thank you for your helpful reply. Much appreciated.

Lamania or A7750? Which is the better Movement for a PN DAYTONA 6239, 6241, 6263 or & 6265, please. Thanks.

Fantastic comparison. I also have a Gen 312, but would never have the "eye" to pick out what you did. I'm gonna get this rep as well.

If you are in the UK, there is a guy called "SteveOstraps" who may be able to help you. Just send him an email with a photo attached of the strap you want, and see if he can rep it for you. His quality is great but his prices are the best you will find. He does all my straps. I hope I can leave his web page here? If not I'm sorry: www.steveostraps.com He does much more than what he shows in his slide show. He does Custom Orders and he is a Good and Honest Man.

Thank you for posting the photo's of you new watch. Congratulations and enjoy it. Great tread, really enjoyed reading it.

The table display is awesome. Is it a secret, or can anyone buy the "flottiglia" plate and the "2 man torpedo"? Would dearly love to know where to buy them.

Thank You

Thanks to all the nice people on this site, including PeteM, I now have a 312 Puretime in my Basket. Thank you for caring "subbiesrock" :-)

Sure, me tell you LOL

Noob Question. Who are the "the Cartel twins"? Is it Josh and Andy, OR The Watch Cartel? Thank you.

OMG. I now realize what I have done. I've asked the Panerai equivalent of "Who has the Best Sub?". I hide my face in my hands with shame. I am such a Noob! Sorry all!

Thank you Edge for kindly sharing your vast knowledge with us Newbies. Trully Greatful.