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Davidsen's Ultimate 177h. Ask German in Denmark, or Erwinner. No contest. PM Davidsenjpn, and I'm sure he'll sort you out. Western Union only, but if you find one of those Check Cashing places, they'll do it for $30, instead of plus $40. For straps, PM me, or hit Search for "Panerai straps" -- Timeconnection.biz and Bob are the way to go in the beginning; the former's Daily Specials especially. DSN has better-than-average rep straps, but still. You can't wear those puppies with such a nice watch. Early Happy Birthday, Ssabripo!! A Scorpio, eh? Hooboy, you guys are murder.

Stop! Really? I'm very impressed by this fat old broad. Yes, she's Italian (born, raised in the US), but as Sssurfer says most Italians are not watch-conscious. I find it delightful that Italian-AMERICANS, like Stallone and Battali are the ones with the PAMs on their wrists.

I gave you an "artistic" just because of the Ω. Think I've mentioned this before, but Joshua told my mother that Hublots are HUGE in Spain. Does this mean your average Spaniard in the street will know a HBB from Adam? No. It just means that amongst the knowledgeable, they're majorly covetted. Joshua apparently sells a tonne of the pricier HBB to Spanish customers. If they complain about the $900 pricetags, they're not saying. Clever. Not that I was ever a CFO, but when I was gainfully employed in international banking, I rotated exactly 3 watches, none of which were Rolexes. Nothing raises your boss' hackles more, in a competitive environment, than to have a kid who wears pricier clothes, jewelry or watches than s/he.

Would that be Mario Battali, whom I pictured in my intro post? He's the big fat blond Italian dude, who wears orange crocs. Can't miss him! P.S.: Never watched Iron Chef all the way through. Dated a guy who loved the show, and it bored me to bits. Naturally, I can't cook so never saw the attraction of the Food Network. Leece, hehe. Just you wait until you watch a film in the cinemas, now that you've transformed yourself from a guy who is INTO watches, into a chap who is a daily watch hobbyist. It's maniacal trying to watch a movie without leaning forward every time a wrist with a watch comes into view. @Corgi: Aw shucks. Thanks. *kicks pebbles* BTW, yes I have a big ego, but don't think that for every Corgi who thinks that about me, I'm not aware there is a counterpart who is saying the opposite. I'm not entirely self-deluded.

Wow! To think I've been bedridden for a week, so you totally missed a possible Vicky sighting, Lord Rasta. Blimey, that was ages ago, and only lasted about 7 years. The Marielitos (a wave of over 100,000 Cubans who were "released" by Fidel Castro in 1980, the latter of whom took the opportunity to empty out his gaols, and send in rapists, thieves, the mentally unstable...) occupied South Beach 'til about 1988. Before that, it was a community of little old senior citizens, many of whom were Holocaust survivors, who sat in the hotel porches all day rocking themselves. But being the US, and particularly, being South Florida, that changed LIGHTNING quickly into the elegant, urbane area you saw before you. (I still don't care for SoBe, though I've been here nearly 10 years. It's too claustrophobic AND reminds me of Copacabana -- with rich and poor, normal and criminal, living cheek-by-jowl) Hmm, there are a few. Not sure by your description where you landed. Very nice. In my experience, ADs in South Florida are not too embarrassed to call you out, and can be very snobby about it -- the only exception being the rubes at Torneau. So I think you lucked out. Ah, 20 years. There you go. As the saying goes about the weather in Florida, which is true of the neighbourhoods, if you don't like it, just wait 5 minutes. It'll change. Nice anecdote, LR!

The 113g, right? With polished CG. Raymond has the 113h, and it's also lovely! Very nice. You need yourself a nice strap (hit Search for "Panerai strap") and wallah, you're in there.

TigerDaytona, if you will permit a helping hand. I just added the right code and closed it, which can also be done very quickly up top, next to the plus sign -- the image sign. That way more people can enjoy your photos, in this instant gratification generation.

Awesome idea! Surprised By-Tor didn't think of it (forgot if he has a non-Sub Rolex). I'll be back at night with a roundup. Love those DJs -- again. After 5 years of snubbing my nose at them.

I'd like to add my welcome to Deltatahoe's, Josh (guessing that's your name!). May your visits prove fruitful, for you and for us -- given that so few people post Wrist-checks of their Breitling Bentleys! Can't wait. If your camera has a motion stabilisation or macro function, as my Sony does, that REALLY helps. Good luck!

Heh. I have a friend who hates anything Michael Bay does. Well after Pearl Harbour, I can't totally fault him. Tech, you're so raunchy! I love it.

OMG, you reference Eraserhead and Blade Runner? Ryyannon, you and I scary similar you know that, don't you? If the Italian boyfriend thing doesn't work out, I'm taking a Jefferson Airplane to Paris. And yes, I like pigeons -- usually medium-rare, but hey. WTF. We're going to the UGC George V in the Champs-Elys

I'm glad you said that, as the critics were brutal about this film, as noted! At least now, I have a character reference for it, as I know you have similar tastes as I. Well, I imagine we do.

Incredibly, I always thought it was an IWC! You mean to tell me it's not, Chrgod? That sucks. I checked the reference site for watches in movies once given me by Fitmic, for which Puggy has added some info: http://jitteryjim.com/?page_id=432 Nothing on Top Gun. And watches play a big role in that film...

I didn't know you PM Ken. Yes, Lord Rasta, Kenberg sells them. I HEARD that there's another seller on RWI who does too, and I see Piratedzeus reading this, so I know he'll post who that is. Never dealt with him, but I trust Kenberg implicitly. For an Aussie.

Yay, TT! Thanks Vlydog! Thanks RWG! This is a new record for me -- a strap for a watch I don't even have (yet).

Yes, I lucked out, as I believe that's the one. It's used, and not in perfect condition but I bargained for it hard. BTW, there is a guy selling them for $385... hxxp://www.network54.com/Forum/353393/message/1194415389/ (Check out the Wristcheck, V!)

V! I can't imagine this beauty is for me! Efharisto!! Just to give you some insight, I had given V three choices for the all-important thread to accompany this gorgeous demi-burgundy strap. The champagne was Number 1. The white one was Number 2, as I wanted a contrast stitch to the Metta and PAV 91, which both have golden thread. And finally, Number 3, because I haven't any red strap with cocoa stitching. It was V who convinced me that the third choice would be the perfect vintage look for my PAM 232, for which the strap is intended. AND HE WAS RIGHT! Look at it. Vlydog, you seeing this?? Order a second one, dude! THANK YOU V!! You're a master strapmaker in my eyes!

This has been an ABOVE average summer movie season. Transformers lost out to Number 1, Die Hard 4.0 for ME, but I loved Transformers too. Not just because I grew up with the cartoons, because I rarely watched it. But because I love to see New "Everyman" Shia LeBoeuf in anything. And as mentioned, Megan Fox was HOT.

First, yes, I don't say "movies" usually except when around Americans. But it's an international forum, so sue me. Second, due to my cold, I haven't had a chance to watch many new releases, except the ones I receive as sneak previews for review. Here go a few of my quickie film review capsules for your consideration. Hey, when a ticket costs $7.50-$13.00, depending where in the US you are, or

Yessir, Raijor! Truer words were never spoken. Well, other than Baby Got Back about J-Lo.

One of the best, most inventive Wristchecks I've ever seen, Lanikai! Congrats! Don't get me wrong. I loved the pirate, the skull, and the couple doing a bit of the ole' insides-outsides, but this is just awesome! Tease!

MONDAY Hoping to have recovered 100% from my blasted cold -- and to keep my spirits up, my new A Series OEM Brown Alligator strap on the DSN PAM 112. My dream come true ever since I saw Crown Prince Felipe's! Reptilian. Sunny side up. Gator nose! TUESDAY I'm cheating today. RWG member, Pix, had a magnificent review of his Vacheron Constantin watch this weekend, and I wanted to show him and you my dad's Vacheron Constantin Malte Quanti

So much for my bargain hunting skills. I'm a retard.

Indeed -- it's a collector's item! They START at $320 at Camille Fournet. I'd say anything below that was a steal, Estaban.