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Great looking hangout for Horology lovers AJ

I knew a girl that said that:) AJ

6 hours and we have a quite dark brown and definite aged look.

After 3 hrs Wonder if i should replenish the rabbits urine

As you may have read I received my PAM 382 Bronze this week from Toro and after polishing yesterday have commenced the Patination program using Amonia (Rabbits urine in this case) red wine vinegar and some fertilizer and sawdust. The attached photo is before and after 1 hour, I will continue with the process and if time allows and I remember, will add to this periodically. AJ

Keep trying to capture the finish of the Bronze 382, did this on my morning walk with Buddy (Family Lab) AJ

Ive got a source, not cheap but a good source for 22,24 and 26mm bronze Tang buckles. AJ

Will do Legend once Orloff has finished the Rubberised Military (green to match dial) leather strap and the buckle is here, should be a couple of weeks max. AJ

The finish on the CG is excellent. its the light/angle. In the flesh the 382 is very hard to fault! AJ

You're right Panermaniac/Legend, the buckle is Ti, a tad dull and very light. I have a Bronze one coming and the only part that would touch is either side of the strap on bending one's wrist I guess. AJ

Feel, quality, finish are all excellent, movement looks great the bezel has a nice feel with a tiny amount of lateral play, is it worth $500? I'm very happy with my purchase and will not consider modding at all if that helps. I think they should have fitted with a Bronze buckle in truth however that's a minor point. Aren't most good quality reps, AP, PAM and so on all past the $400 mark now anyways? AJ

Not even to try as I know you'll not let me have her back! AJ

Your not having it Richard!

Sparingly I polished with Autosol metal polish to get her uniform and will soon start the Patina process AJ

It always tempting to ship multiple watches for sure to save on the shipping however if this happens you can loose the lot! Th ecustoms guys obvioulsy didn't fancy a Rolex but took a shine to the PAM's. AJ

New PAM 382 from Toro, ordered Sunday delivered and on my wrist today! Wow, simply wow. AJ

A NEW RECORD HAS BEEN ACHIEVED TODAY AND I USE CAPITALS TO CELEBRATE. I ORDERED THE STUNNING PAM382 BRONZE FROM TORO ON SUNDAY EVENING, RECEIVED QC'S THE SAME DAY, RECEIVED SHIPPING DETAILS FROM TORO ON MONDAY MORNING VIA DHL AND BLOW ME DOWN, ITS ON MY WRIST IN THE UK TODAY SO JUST OVER 36 HRS, WHAT SERVICE IS THAT, ENJOYS THE SHOTS, ITS A BEAUTY FOR SURE. AJ PS these do not come with a bronze buckle! Now fitted with my OEM JV strap, just need teh Bronze buckle to arrive.

It would be stunning if 44mm! AJ

Patination is commencing and I have read the best ways and variations to get the stages of Patination so watch this space AJ

Baron with her 'super' lume AJ

I just looked at three of our top TD's and they all show a brushed SS buckle so I assume that one needs to buy a bronze buckle or live with a SS one! AJ

If it does I will have a spare, however from the photos I have seen to date they are a regular SS PAM buckle? AJ

On this strap which is an Orloff Rubberised Military leather and bronze buckle AJ

Thanks Legend We will see, let's hope not, I do love the 47 PAMS. Regards AJ

You're both wrong, Pete and I have a standing joke about my C&R purchases! He says I am the champ at it although I think MOAB gives me a fair run! Here's a couple of shots of mine which is now en route. Regards AJ