TeeJay

Looks great

I know I'm a pretty die hard PAMophile, but this is one watch which really appeals to me, so I might just get one myself

I wore the One Eight Something during the day, but put my 113 on for the evening

Keep in mind it is Stallone's new watch fashion choice

Now to be fair, Rambo Stallone was first impressed by Panerai's visibility. If he has problems with his eyes, the even larger U-Boat watches would be even better suited to his needs than a Panerai...

I have to admit, I quite like the look of some of the U-Boat watches, but not enough to buy one

I believe Ken sells Vertu phones

Is this a joke?

Batman was always intended for kids, right up until Frank Miller re-invented him in the 80s. Have you read any silver/golden age Batman?

You're right.

Hey Teejay, I just watched the movie as well, wicked film

Bale is wearing a Patek Philippe 10 Day Tourbillon (5101P):

I believe the case is Platinum. Not cheap by any means

Here's some links on this amazing watch:

link 1

link 2

Thanks for the info, bro, that is one awesome watch. The next question, is where can I get one without having to spend $325,000

He's got class! That is a Handsome watch! Big WOW factor!

That's for sure! I might have found a new 'grail wedding watch'

How can anybody over the age of 12 be entertained by "batman" ?

I'd suggest watching the movie, and seeing if you still feel the same way Batman was never originally intended for kids. As much as the Adam West series brings back childhood memories, it now really annoys me how much it actually distorted the concepts. Batman was never meant to be anything other than brooding, dark, and violent... Bob Kane was actually inspired to create the character by viewing Leonardo da Vinci's glider, so no lightweight stuff there

Yup.

These comments about never taking a rep near water get tiresome.

I feel likewise, they do indeed. I've only had two reps have condensation issues, one was a POS SMP, the other was a PAM 104, but, as the replacement 104 has no issues with water, I can only conclude that the first one leaking was a manufacturing issue with that individual watch. Likewise, I know that the tube/crown/cglever allignment of my 127 means it is not water resistant under normal operation, but, if I hold the crown down manually, the case itself is water resistant. Even my highly inaccurate quartz-powered 187 is water resistant, and that has chrono pushers. While I'd certainly think these watches would benefit from a pressue check before any kind of actual dive experience, everyday water exposure, such as showering/bathing/swimming shouldn't be an issue. Certainly not if it is a relatively 'solid' case, such as Luminors, Radiomirs, DateJusts and Submariners etc. Folks can, by all means, take a watch in for testing before risking an immersion, or, they can just grab the bull by the horns, run the cold tap on full, and hold the watch under the flow Okay, so putting a leather strap under water isn't a good idea, if the owner wants it to stay looking nice, but other than that, it's a bit silly to worry, say, if at a pool party, about not wanting to get a "diver's watch" (from a brand known for it's water-resistance) wet

I just re-watched the movie, and I wondered if anyone knew what watch Christian Bale was wearing? It appeared to be polished SS, rectangular case, on a brown aligator strap. Maybe a JLC?

Thanks in advance

Great story! Already tried it as a sticky ball to open up case backs?

I don't think it's 'squishy' enough, but I could always try

Oh man, that is funny!

I too came across a rubber band ball while looking through a desk at work, 6" in dia.

That's crazy size I was aiming more at baseball size, but 6" diameter is huuuuge

Strange person lol

You know what they say, 'simple pleasures for a simple mind'

Those things which have been sought for ages, and finally become acquired. Not just a nice new watch, or a car, or even a house, but even the most simple of things. Well, that happened for me yesterday Let me tell you a story:

About five years ago, I was working at the head office of a car finance company (they went bust fairly recently ) and, this was, to date, the best job I'd had. It wasn't particularly glamourous, just setting up new client accounts and a little under-writing, but, it was a good crowd to work with, a nice office, good pay (and every morning, a local catering company would bring in all manner of sandwiches and snacks, I was rather partial to their pizza wraps... ) and beat the hell out of the retail management job I'd been in for several years. But, things weren't to last for two reasons. One: I'd been promised a transfer into the underwriting department, which was something I had a real flair for, but it never actually happened, so, I got rather disillusioned and demotivated about my work, and Two: The relationship I was in ended at the same time, sending me into a very brief, but very deep, depression. Needless to say, I didn't care about doing any work, and in the end, during a meeting to see if I could 'improve my performance', I quit. Anywho, as it turned out, the company went bust a few years later, so I would've lost the job eventually, and, it meant I was able to move on, without having to compete with everyone in the company for a new job Anyway.... The manager who oversaw my department, had a ball on his desk. It looked kind of weird, so one time, I asked him about it, and he said it was made of rubber bands, and he'd actually found it in his desk when he'd started. From that moment, although it was not a 'Driving Passion', I really wanted a rubber band ball of my own

Fast forward five years, and in that time, the 'Ball Quest' was a burried, near repressed memory, until yesterday... While doing some work, I was doing some tidying, and wound up with at least twenty or thirty rubber bands. At first, I thought, where should I store them? Would they come in handy? Then, I remembered recently reading an article of 'bloke skills', where it said that every 'man' should be able to make a ball of rubber bands, and, the dim memory of the rubber band ball re-surfaced, so, I got to work, and, the result, is this:

My very own rubber band ball

At the moment, it's only about the size of a golf ball, but, now I have it, I plan on adding to it, when more free bands become available

How does it handle? Well, being utterly not smooth, it's incredibly tactile, so a good 'stress reliever' toy, and, being rubber, it bounces rather well. (A moderately hard downward throw will get a bounce of at least eight feet) Have I sat bouncing it off a wall Steve McQueen-style?

But, the most satisfying thing about it, is not that I made it myself, nor how much fun it is, but, the fact that it's something I've wanted for quite a while, and finally been able to aquire with almost no effort on my part

What're your simple, but satisfying aquisitions, and the stories behind them?

That much variety down to two... Would I?

Absolutely no way.

Ignoring the fact I wouldn't buy a gen anyway, I wouldn't want to get rid of such a varied collection.

That's just me though...

Enjoy your purchases

A-Merr-i-i-caa...

A-Merr-i-i-caa...

A-mer-i-cur! F*ck Yeah!

It's the phonetic spelling of the initials of my first and middle names

Strong words TeeJay One thing we completely agree on and that is that neil can be extremely arrogant

Strong words maybe, but all of them true. I admit, yes, Neil could be extremely witty at time, but, his other anti-social behaviour, not just towards Admin, but towards other board members, was simply unacceptable, and went way beyond the bounds of acceptable behaviour. I moderated a forum a while back, and, had Neil been behaving like that on 'my' forum, he would have been banned long ago. He was given more than enough 'leeway', and when people behave like he did, then Admin had no choice but to ban him.

Sometimes, turning the other cheek just gets you slapped harder (and I feel this would be the case if he was allowed back)

As I said above, if people want to talk to, or do business, with Neil, he is freely available on RG. There is no need for him to have a presence here.

On another note, welcome back

Let's not. Neil is an extremely arrogant and abusive individual. The whole tone of this forum has improved immeasurably since he was banned. He was banned for threats to the Admin. He does not deserve to be given 'the benefit of the doubt' or any 'second chances'. I don't care how high his IQ is, anyone of reasonable intellect should know that polite behaviour does not involve abusive or threatening behaviour.

If people want to talk to, or do business, with Neil, he is freely available on RG. I hope he is never allowed back on this forum, and, I promise this here and now, if he ever is, I will never contribute another cent towards the upkeep of this forum.

Hambone and I rarely (if ever) see eye to eye, but he summed Neil up perfectly.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Good riddance to bad rubbish.

What? Is this a secret wedding or what?

SuperDooper Top Secret

Actually, it's just a case of the room where it is being held (the Mirror Room, in Portmeirion) is only booked for 12 people (including Emily and I) so all the other people present, are going to be best men, bridesmaids and witnesses The deal was we could have it for 12 people for X amount, or 30 people for Y amount. X was cheaper, but, we knew that if we invited 30 people, the chance of them actually turning up (due to travel issues) would be slim, so the easiest option was to book it for a small private ceremony, and then book a more local venue for a 'reception' of sorts when we get home, and invite folks to that instead

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Here's the link for the closeups of the 113

I know what you mean ....I find it hard taking good photos and end up rushing things .... the bar has been raised so high by some of the incredible shots people post on here - I am disappointed with most of what I produce...

Good luck with the review

FGD

for me, it's not so much the actual photography aspect which I find the problem, but actually having the time to sit down and take the required shots

Thanks, I hope you'll enjoy it

A panerai man for sure.

I am the original PAMophile

Hey TJ, greeat collection! I wanna see a close-up of that 113!

BTW: Hows the prep going on for the wedding? Are we invited?

Thanks, amigo I'll likely be reviewing the 113 (or at least taking some better shots) in the not to distant future. There are the pics of it which I posted under a thread entitled 113

As for the wedding, things are coming along, it's just a case of putting it all together As for invitations, well, the only people who'll be at the ceremony will be the immediate wedding party. Even my parents won't be in attendance

Very Nice, What is the strap on the GMT, if you don't mind me asking? it looks sweet

ST4

Thanks, it was a gift from Lanikai. It's a BOB strap, and I believe it's aligator. It's probably my favorite of my 24mm straps, as it's burgundy color is incredibly versatile, and it's thickness goes really well with the case sizes

Thats a wicked collection bro Though I feel PAMS are not for me they are certainly nice watches and I can see their appeal and appreciate the history associated with them.

Thanks, bro, I think it's safe to say I now have a PAM for just about every occasion (and the 104 is also pretty good for every occasion on it's own )

Once I get my 127 back, then I'll be really happy

Lovely collection TJ - that 004 looks sweet ......but come on where's the close-ups ....it's all in the detail dude.!!!

FGD

Thanks, amigo I do plan on getting some closeups of the 104 for a review I wrote of it. I've got the review written up in long-hand notes, it just needs typing up and the photos to go with it. Every time I plan to set up to take the photos, something crops up which requires my attention

If you like your watch as much as you say, don't be in a hurry to buy another. I found, by buying a few watches in close succession, that the 'first' watch, did not get as much wear as the newcomers. I bought my One Eight Something as a 'roughwork beater', but it doesn't get nearly as much wrist time as my 104 (which was originally ordered around the same time, but was delayed in arrival due to the first watch leaking) I admit, without my 127, the 104 was proven itself to be incredibly versatile, and has quickly won itself a well earned place of my favorite watch. How that status will hold when I get my 127 back, I would not like to say. I do really like the versatility of the 104, but, the 127 really is something special, and, as mentioned, the One Eight Something does not see nearly as much time as the 104...

By contrast, I also recently ordered a 113 as a 'formal watch', and, I admit, I did initially wear it constantly for a few days as it's 'shake down cruise' to see how it was working. Now, I still really like the watch, and am definitely glad I bought it, but, it's already come off the wrist, so the 104 can reclaim it's place

Happy hunting

As the title suggests My 127 is notably absent, as the movement is being serviced, and, I need to re-aquire my 111h to use it as a bracelet/case donor for the 113.

Rocco was wearing this in the Fashionistas, but if you watch the film you may not be thinking about watches

He also wears it in Emperor (on SS), and another movie which I forget the title of (something like Rocco's transsexual adventures) (on rubber)

I'm not too sure of the model, but it's like the 104, but with minute indices all round the dial.

Yes, I think it's fair to say that Rocco's a fellow PAMophile

I'm with Ken on this one all the way. I love all kinds of music. Some more than others, but I will listen to anything. I like ABBA, I also like the Carpenters. I also like the BeeGees and the Scissor Sisters... And John Barrowman... Oh dear, I guess I'd better call off the wedding, as I'm obviously a rump-wrangler....

I'd better listen to some Rammstein to re-boot my 'manliness subroutines'

Seriously though, I think ABBA were a great band, and their enduring popularity proves that. Will people be listening to Evenascence and McFly in 30 years? Possibly, but I think not...

As for the movie, the guys on the poster make me laugh with the 'poses'. They're "Hey, I'm Mr.Darcy Colin Firth. I'm English but am still 'with it'... "I'm Pierce Brosnan, and don't need to say anything else about it!" and the guy in the middle... "I'm running with the Big Dogs so have to try extra special to get attention and 'look cool' (but am failing miserably)"

Awesome review, awesome photography, and a truly awesome watch behind it all, a definitel must have for my collection. Kudos, gentlemen, this review is a true masterpiece