TeeJay

Good discussion topic.

While I respect the P9000 series movement, I tend to agree with you M.

Panerai is and will always be about the historical models.

I do appreciate and love the 8-day movement - kind of a passing of the torch from the Angelus to a modern day movement.

I'm not feeling most of the new designs though

I think, like all markets, the watch market is about one up-man ship and Panerai is trying to stake it's place

Given the amount of brands moving to alternative materials and avant garde designs, I t do think they are holding somewhat true to their roots

My thoughts exactly

This is the only one I have at the moment (and even that is disected ) but fear not, plans are afoot

I can't advise on prices, but if you really want a custom piece, I say go for it

My view on watches matches the Burger King motto

What are the top 10 best super reps? I wanna get a couple of them but don't want people to notice, especially when dealing with people who have some knowledge of watches.

If you're dealing with people who 'know watches', and you don't want to be noticed, then keep it simple, ie Rolex DateJust, Omega Aqua Terra etc. Don't wear something which will stand out

Good find

a little suprised that TAG Heuer and Omega aren't on the list

That doesn't need to be on the list, bro

"Rolex?"

"OhMeeGuh."

"Beautiful..."

I'm sick of hearing this "don't get reps wet!" myth. I've had one rep fog up under an immersion test (104) and the replacement was quite happy going underwater The only time I actively keep a watch out of the water, is if a ) it is on a fabric or leather strap or b ) I know that the rear o-ring is not in place, having removed it for another watch

Can watches flood? Of course they can. Do the majority? I would say 'no'. People can get unlucky, but I do believe that it is simply a case of bad luck rather than a flaw inherent to reps... Who remembers the photo Pugwash posted of a fogged up Seiko? So much for 'gen waterproofing'

That's a fine watch, an excellent build indeed Wear it well

It came with the dial...

This effect is achieved by reluming the dial.

Ahh, I was curious as I believe I've seen a post before where someone used shoe polish to achieve the look

The GMT now looks like this... Such is life

Thanks for sharing TJ

Personally i like it,reminds me of russian aviation watches like Denissov and Strumanskie

No problem, amigo A lot of the watches on the site have the look of the Russian dive watches with the 'grill' over the crystal, and U-Boat style dials and crowns Not entirely to my taste for wearing, but an aesthetic I seriously appreciate

I'm not a big fan of square watches. I do however, like the aviation instrument like look. Like they're going for the horizon line effect. Cool stuff.

I feel the same, and am not a fan of the square B&R watches myself, but there was something about the artificial horizon which I liked the look of

Kind of interesting, although not to sure about the half lumed dial. A little odd looking to me.

I think I prefer the white dial/SS version

It's funny you should say about the half lumed dial, as I really like that Different strokes for different folks, I guess

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I forgot to say, I think the PVD watch would look the business on a B&R velcro strap

I came across an ad to the site on Myfacebookpartyspacesite, really liked the look of this watch, and thought I'd share

How did you get that 'melted Cadburys' effect for the dial?

This was the effect I achieved with mine by baking the dial for about 30 seconds

Awesome story, thanks for sharing

The profile shots of this MilSub would seem to be the crystal you require

Well, if you mean for a fantasy (non-DRSD) project, then I stand to be corrected.

But my point was that they are all poor quality parts - the type of parts that most here would encourage the owner to trash & replace asap if 1 is building a DRSD.

I would acknowledge that they are not of the quality CWP produces, but in terms of salvage, they are still parts which could certainly be re-used somehow for something. At the end of the day, hands are hands, an insert is an insert, and those parts, could easily be useable in a project of some kind, even if just as 'temporary parts' for future upgrade

All the parts are wrong, so what are they good for?

Any other projects... Bracelet, hands, bezel insert, etc, all could probably be salvaged for something

I was flabbergasted, too. But not in a good way. This is Canal Street 'quality' & just about guaranteed to get you called out. But if that is the goal, I would say it is worth every penny of its $30 price tag

Wearing any watch with 'Rolex' on the dial is a guarantee of getting called out I would agree, out of the box, they're certainly nothing special, but, as J says, certainly good as parts donors

Mr. Goat, I'm thinking that even if a crystal has a bit too small of an ID I could possibly turn a spacer ring to "shim" out the existing case so that a more standard crystal would fit, all other things being equal.

gpl, I'm starting to like the vintage look more and more. In fact, the last 4 of the last 5 watches I've bought have been "vintage" models. Don't tell anybody, but Silix has a budget COMEX Vintage Sub on special right now for an unbelievably low price. I've just ordered a couple...

I was actually looking through his site the other day, and rather liked the look of the Rolex Celini

First of all thanks Teejay!!!!!!!!

Glad to be of help, my friend

No change for me, I'm still wearing my Tudor 79190 sub

Having lumed this exact dial about a week ago, I know precisely what a challenge it is to do successfully. Kudos indeed

Not names I even recognize, so that's a good indication if their level of 'contribution' to the community...

Looking good I like the clasp, I don't think I've seen that design before