My First Rep Pam

[Goochenbrau]

Panerai 217H Destro 47mm

This is, by far, the largest watch Ive ever worn, and its a beast! Im impressed with the quality for the price. Obviously, the strap needs to be replaced though. I plan on putting about $100-$125 into a strap from Strap-Works or Europelli.

Edited November 5, 2006 by Goochenbrau

[swdivad]

Nice watch, wear it well!

Where'd ya get it? How does the movement look?

[Goochenbrau]

Nice watch, wear it well!

Where'd ya get it? How does the movement look?

I got it from Trusty Time. Great dealer! The movement looks pretty good; unfortunately, my pictures of the movement didnt come out well.

Im still trying to get used to the size. The largest watch Ive worn until now has been my subs.

[Usil]

I like that watch a lot but isn't it wierd having the crown at the 9 position instead of the 3 position?

Usil

[Goochenbrau]

I like that watch a lot but isn't it wierd having the crown at the 9 position instead of the 3 position?

Usil

For me, that was the reason I bought it. Im left handed, and I wear my watch on my right hand.

[subzero1]

None of this "easing" into panerai w/a 40 or 44mm watch for you! You jump straight into the 47mm camp - that's pretty cool Wear it well. For a strap, I highly recommend the Europelli Cordovan straps, great colors and nice big bold stitching:

[babola]

Wow, straight for that "big one", eh !?

The CG lever should point downwards on 217, but who really cares, it's nice as it is

enjoy it,

babola

[hambone]

Congrats! Great looking watch. Enjoy it !

[premiumdesigners]

I concur, Europelli Cordovan for that 217, no doubt. after some use, it will be the softest band you'll own. Love it.

btw, nice watch - wear it well

[pizzanooo]

I concur, Europelli Cordovan for that 217, no doubt. after some use, it will be the softest band you'll own. Love it.

btw, nice watch - wear it well

Most agree, I have a black Cordovan with gold stitch. Great choice in watch. I wear mine on the left, but like the look of a destro.

Edited November 6, 2006 by pizzanooo

[Goochenbrau]

None of this "easing" into panerai w/a 40 or 44mm watch for you! You jump straight into the 47mm camp - that's pretty cool Wear it well. For a strap, I highly recommend the Europelli Cordovan straps, great colors and nice big bold stitching:

Thats a nice strap!! Unfortunately, they are sold out of that strap. Im sure this Ill be buying a lot of straps, so Cordovan will definately be on my radar. I bought a 1950 Black calf with white stitching from Strap-Works. I wanted something that looked similiar to the strap the watch came with, but of better quality.