Estaban

I can get an MP with a kick ass logo buckle for $140 or a Woj with no buckle for $70, or a Greg Stevens for $70, or a vintage Dirk for around $100. A leather strap (not exotic) without a buckle shouldn't be $100. Needless to say, the leather that was sources looks great. BTW--I wasn't aware that Aaron was making the straps. I thought it was going to be a novice attempt at making straps (not a jab at you Veni).

Check your PM Stephen

The 196 requires the fewest mods to be close to a gen. Datewheel is the only giveaway, and if anyone can see the datefont, they're deep in your personal space. 029/063 are great as well, although the crowns are not as good as the 196 and the cyclops provides little mag. Personally, the 029 is my favorite Panerai.

Does anyone want to comment on the reliability of this movement? I'm debating between the 42mm with ETA and the 45mm with Asian (since the ETA isn't available yet) Thanks

After my daughter was born two years ago, safety finally entered my vocabulary. Out the door went the 1998 Harley Road King Classic (in Pearl Violet) and the 1994 911 (no room for a car seat). BTW, not a scratch on the HD, just bad pics. 2005 Suburu Outback (mine) 2005 Honda Pilot (wife) When my daughter turns 8 and my wife is away some weekend, another Harley will be in the garage.

While working out at the gym, a nice looking blonde was checking me out. When she was done with her machine she began cleaning it off and noticed my watch. I was wearing my 196. She said "nice watch, kind of rare". She also said she like my strap (a Don black and grey shark). She then walked away. I realized a couple of minutes later that I had met her before. I was invited to the unveiling of Panerai at one of my local jewelers (the first Panerai rep in the area) and she was the area rep. She had no clue that what I was wearing was a rep (I made sure she didn't see the date font, which I think is the only thing that gives a 196 away). She's new to repping Pams, but I still feel like my watch passed muster easily.

I doubt that you have a 45mm PO with ETA from Neil. He hasn't got one yet.

I'm just waiting for a 45mm Orange PO with SS bracelet that has ETA movement. Neil will have the goods sometime.

Boy, Sina you give out nice Christmas boners, I mean bonues to your friendly neighborhood mailman.

My 196 on Woj Black and Copper. Killer strap.

Here's a bunch. My favorite watch. Easy to find straps that look great.

I just want one that fits on my 029 (2836) and snugs nicely up to the watch case.

Nice straps, but too many of the same look. You must get a honey bony croc, a brown croc, and an ostrich leg. Here are my faves from Walter. I'm wearing my honey croc right now. Get yourself a MP4 Submericore too. Sorry to hijack your thread.

I tried on the gen while in Italy a couple of weeks back. I was not impressed AT ALL. I was interested in this watch when it first came out, but I think it's crap. No substance.

Crappy pic, but nice watch. I really like it with the SS bracelet once in a while.

I love the Azimuth watches. I actually am watching one on EBAY right now. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...ADME:B:DS:US:28 I like both the Aviator look and the tonneau look as well.

Save your money and time. I don't think anyone wants to spend $100 on a leather strap without a buckle.

I would like one for my 029 as well. Would this be a mod I could do myself or should I give The Zigmeister a shout? I'm still waiting for my bigger/better crown for my 029 as well. Any advice would be helpful.

Be a part of the democratic process Estaban as a write in candidate. He's part of the Pam Party.

Make me a write in candidate

Strapworks Bordeaux. I loved the look of the strap but sold it because it would have taken me years to break it in with the way I swap straps. How about adding it to the vote?

You guys got off easy this time since I missed the deadline. Here's what you could have voted on

My vote is repulsive.

I love a good contest. I'll have to take a nice one when I get home from work. What is the deadline for submission?

How come the hands on the Panerai are the only ones that move? What a joke that the lume only lasts a couple of hours. My gen Omega SMP would last throughout the night.