Pugwash Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Ooh, a package! Ooh, some wrapping! Ooh, two Silixbags! Oh my! A panerai 196! A sight you never thought you'd see. Multiple PugPans. Ok, on to the watch. The 196 is, let's be honest, a beast. You can hurt people with this one. Let's start with its size. Yes, it's big. It's actually the same size as a 111h, but it's got more presence. I believe that's due to the smaller numbers and more hands. Unusually for a replica (maybe not unusual for a $650 replica - I wouldn't know) it has AR coating and decent lume. The strap is a deployment croc-a-like, but that's been replaced with one of my many 24mm Toscanas already. Maybe I'll go back to the MooCroc at some point, but you never know. The real 7753 is instantly visible by the fact the datewheel is in the right place at the right depth. Not a lot to say, yet. I'll write an in-depth review of the watch once I've given it some wear. However, it's lovely and it's all mine. That I can say Thanks to Silix-Prime and Replica Watch Group. This one will get some wrist time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 At the risk of sounding drab........................wear it well Puggy I do hope the members appreciate all these things we do for them, the guy's in the Admin team positively champ at the bit over these watches but we know we will never hold one in our hands, still it does give us a few warm and fuzzies to be able to pass them to our deserving members. As it never hurts to thank our sponsors I would once again like to thank Aspire and Silix for donating the past two PoM watches and remind everyone that Nanuq is sponsoring this Months PoM so get to it and make him laugh. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovepanerai Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Nice one, it is a shame that they went to the different case on the 196 though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpops Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Nice one, it is a shame that they went to the different case on the 196 though I keep hearing that, but i'm a recent Pam convert (despite 18months on RWG1 and .CC) and i can't see a difference. Anyone want to enlighten me? I have a vague recollection it was something to do with the lugs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Tracy Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Wow.. now that's what I call a Winning package !! Couldn't have gone to a nicer guy ! Congrats my friend... now go find a French Beauty and do some Rocket Shots for us !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthebhoy Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Lovely lovely lovely. Nuff said! JTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonystyle Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Wow congratulations - awesome watch ! Your sure have a nice PAM trio... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Life is always a tradeoff. Although the case is lighter and the bezel seating and height are not as good relative to the gen this version does finally correct the 6 o'clock marker (too high on the old case version), has a much better crown and, as mentioned, it has AR. Very nice watch Pug. Enjoy your PAM's. Be forewarned the 7753's are addictive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Be forewarned the 7753's are addictive. I'll stick to Chinese cheapos, thanks. I couldn't afford this watch normally. I just got informed that I've lost the Black Seal to Mrs Pugwash when she gets back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarks Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Congrats!! A good looking 196 and with AR!! The AR must be a stunner. And a thick crown as well. 7753 movement. What more can you ask? Enjoy this wicked timepiece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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