PeteM Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I aint seen any pics of these so I thought I would share some iPhone pics of mine.... Forget the faux pusher its a marmite thing!!! but can I draw your eyes at the slight variations to the dial over the 253 accepting the obvious model differences!! If anyone wants side by sides of this against the 253 or even the 212 just let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deniz21 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 congrats to the watch, looks very nice the dial looks awsome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repwatch Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 did u mod the CG...pin looks awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 That's a bit special Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vafarmer70 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I like the blue second hand. I also had to look up the marmite reference. What is that a by product of beer yeast spread? I bet that has an unusual flavor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I like the blue second hand. I also had to look up the marmite reference. What is that a by product of beer yeast spread? I bet that has an unusual flavor. I agree thats what drew me to it.... Hopefully the search to my reference showed what I meant ? I absolutely hate Marmite but funnily enough I know plenty of you colonials who love it... Apparently you guys cant get it over there but I have seen it in places where a lot of Brits go in US like Kissimee FL etc... I think you guys do get Vegimite (Its Australian) which I understand is similar.. I am sure ST4 will tell us If not, I would happily send you a 'sample' tub if you want mate It was a By-product and originally the breweries use to pay companies to remove it from the barrels till some bright spark realised its potential..bit like Cornflakes or Coke etc in that these werent originally meant for the purpose that they have now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vafarmer70 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Vegimite sandwich, I heard that before in an old Men at Work song. Always wondered about that, so they clean the beer barrel, and put it on bread Novel idea indeed. Tried to PM you, said they were full or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 did u mod the CG...pin looks awesome Sorry mate I just noticed your question, apologies. Only a little mate as I do with all of them But on this it didnt need anything if I am honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkarpas Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 it looks amazing, i love the strap also.. i have the 212 on my wrist, these little blue details def. give it a nice twist. wear it well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Very nice pete,one of my favorite Panerai's. This rep really has that "gen" look.:)Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
israg Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Awesome watch Pete, the blue tint on the dial really makes it stand out over the rep-friendly 253 imo Wear it in good health Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Very impressive Pete. Thanks for sharing. Attention to detail was great. They even used correct dial ring that goes all the way to the edge of the tachy ring.. which is true to gen and slightly different than the 253.. which doesn't touch the tachy ring Very nice. and do we really have to ask for comparison pics!!??? Of course we'd love them! How about some group shots of the 212, 253 and 286 together . P.s. Could you get some caseback shots as well?????? pretty please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted February 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 No probs mate I will post some tomorrow Personally I prefer this dial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snrubb Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Awesome watch... So when you try to push the third button, does it press in, or is it locked in place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted February 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Awesome watch... So when you try to push the third button, does it press in, or is it locked in place? It clicks and locks....just the rattrapante hand under the main chrono hand doesnt move...I think it might be broken !!! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 It clicks and locks....just the rattrapante hand under the main chrono hand doesnt move...I think it might be broken !!! ;) give it a good shake.. maybe the rattrapante hand is just stuck. slamming the watch down on the ground might also get it unlodged hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted February 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 give it a good shake.. maybe the rattrapante hand is just stuck. slamming the watch down on the ground might also get it unlodged hahaha I will give a go mate .....just in case I will pop down the tool shop and pick up a 16 ounce hammer its useful for delicate work like that ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 I will give a go mate .....just in case I will pop down the tool shop and pick up a 16 ounce hammer its useful for delicate work like that ... screw the hammer.. I heard nanuq just gets his car or a sledge hammer. Problem solved haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted March 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 screw the hammer.. I heard nanuq just gets his car or a sledge hammer. Problem solved haha I used my car to break an air pump housing in the garage yesterday......So the car option is out till the repair work is done !!! <br><br><br>Doesnt rain but it pours !!!<br> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 I used my car to break an air pump housing in the garage yesterday......So the car option is out till the repair work is done !!! <br><br><br>Doesnt rain but it pours !!!<br> Sorry mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted March 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 Thanks K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonicpath Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 this looks Gen I'm ordering one, how is the movement? A7750 right? can you use ETA7750 to replace it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted March 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 this looks Gen I'm ordering one, how is the movement? A7750 right? can you use ETA7750 to replace it? I had a conversation with a man that knows and he felt it was possible ....but I honestly could not say with any certainty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 this looks Gen I'm ordering one, how is the movement? A7750 right? can you use ETA7750 to replace it? Sure you could. I'd be very hesitant.. as this is a display back and the watch will be COMPLETELY wrong through the caseback. You won't even be able to switch the rotors. You'd also have to modify the hands to fit the Valjoux7750 handstack. But it can be done by a VERY experienced modder. In my opinion not worth it all, since you'd sacrifice the caseback being COMPLETELY wrong, and with a proper servicing an A7750 shouldn't be any less reliable than a swiss7750. just my .02 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonicpath Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 For 270bucks there is nothing to complaint anymore, look at all the display backs none of them are right(not even close) for the money, this is a Great piece....unless you wear the watch upside down....LOL Sure you could. I'd be very hesitant.. as this is a display back and the watch will be COMPLETELY wrong through the caseback. You won't even be able to switch the rotors. You'd also have to modify the hands to fit the Valjoux7750 handstack. But it can be done by a VERY experienced modder. In my opinion not worth it all, since you'd sacrifice the caseback being COMPLETELY wrong, and with a proper servicing an A7750 shouldn't be any less reliable than a swiss7750. just my .02 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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