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Wow harsh critic , I thought the case dial and mag and DW were very nice and given that its a A7750 movement a move forward for sure . Its shame about the PR so agree but having had a IWC BP with a faux on it really isnt a big issue but it would a nice to have .. Do you have one of the other versions?

To the untrained they probably appear very similar. But they a very different. The 104's Date and Auto movement can be pretty useful to some. The thing is you'll be wanting the other one as soon as you get your first.

Why no comments on this little beauty yet. Looks like a big step up from previous attempts , no date pusher but faux PR so 2 steps forward & 1 step back. Really rating these new Cyclopes and DW's though

Please don't open the whole "Font" can of worms. No more 0 vs O and A cross bar drops. Now show us your watches

Hot debate Gents . Reckon the Gold plating might actually last longer than the Gen though. According to OP http://2011.panerai....ials-bronze.php New in 2011 in terms of materials is the introduction of bronze, a material which immediately evokes the world of the sea with which Officine Panerai is historically associated. The new Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic Bronzo 47 mm has a case made of CuSn8 bronze, an alloy of copper and tin in the pure state which, as well as being resistant to the corrosive action of sea water and atmospheric agents, has a high structural strength and an appearance which completely preserves the warm shades of the original while acquiring the aged appearance which is a feature of this material. With the passage of time bronze forms a patina which is the result of its reaction to external agents (air, humidity, heat and wear); this does not alter the properties of the material but is rather a sign of its ageing, making each example unique and personalised. Be interesting to see how the 305 comes out

Nice one glad it arrived in good time , wear it well

You have to admit those Cyclopes Mags and Date wheels are really rather special . http://www.1-pc8838.com/pn088i01-088i-ssru-a7750-p-11537.html

http://www.1-pc8838....5b-p-11535.html Shame I have such wimpy wrist to pull 47mm off Dial is a bit green but case looks nice , but the DW font is pretty poor so I am guessing this is the cheapo V1 There are black Dial and White dial versions DUH!!! Why couldn't they have spent more effort on 1 good green version Nasty

Very Solid looking CG , what is it going on?

1.) NO 2.) NO I have a DSN 229 with an A7750 , 3 years old runs like a champ never been serviced , had a few other A7750 they are good movements dont worry bout it until you need to . cheaper to buy a new one than pay for service

Wow Interesting story . I am sure I have seen one somewhere but it was a while back King had this http://www.kingwatches.net/ROLEX-175.htm its white faced but similar Otherwise there are always these Good luck with your search

Chief that 187 is awesome. Fantastic looking piece.

Awesomeness Cracking membership effort

Thats a real shame what is the real reason behind the decision

HHAHAAHHAAHA Touché

I really hope you work in a "Marketing " role because you nearly had me sold there. I reckon they knew exactly what they were doing and in all seriousness the vast majority of Panerai's Historic range is massively overpriced regardless of what plates /Engravings you put on a eta 6497 its still a 100$ movement. They are Cheap cheap watches , don't get me wrong I love em, but not enough to think that a Gen Historic is worth it over a good rep. Even the F Series as used in the 127's which is the best of the bad bunch is still only a cheap movement and I think with the BB the risti crowd have finally woken up to the fact they are a rip off. But that the watch industry all over aint it . ETA 7750's and 2836's in watces that are $5000+ is just silly and dont even start me on Brietling & Tag quartz's.A Bird I work with just spent $1400 on a pink faced Quartz TAG that she got in the USA and she thinks she snagged a bargain cos its a 100 bucks more in AUS . Oh how I Chuckled . Because of the silly prices commanded on PreA &V's these days Panerai thought they could squeeze a few more bucks on the back of the "Special Edition" label , we know its bollox and now the rest world does a s well. Its the last attempt before they got totally in house on their movements. Which will only be able to be serviced by Panerai and will keep the cash flowing in. Cynical perhaps I may be and its just my opinion...But come on guys they is a well overpriced watch and to justify it is foolish

So Pete in what way is it not like the Gen? Forgive my ignorance but its not like the CHS rolex GMT's , I've had a A21J versions of GMT's and even they were ok , Date changes if you move Crown anti-clockwise & moves GMT hand if you move it clockwise.. is it the GMT hand moving rather than the hour hand ?

DUH quick Blackberry response Slow old duffers brain

That first one is great just needs a bit of a crop. Can you give us some details on the watch , its a beauty

I just don't understand what the issue with movement is? I know the gen has 2893/2 but what's wrong with the standard movement? Why stress about something you can't see. Seems a strange criteria if it prevents you from having what looks to be a great watch. Seems a bit cutting nose off despite face

Looks great love the red white & blue dial

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Stunning photos of that one

You could resist it was just too much. Im wearing mine today . Look forward to the pictures