Goochenbrau Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 Nice watch, wear it well! Where'd ya get it? How does the movement look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochenbrau Posted November 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usil Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 I like that watch a lot but isn't it wierd having the crown at the 9 position instead of the 3 position? Usil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochenbrau Posted November 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzero1 Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 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: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babola Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Congrats! Great looking watch. Enjoy it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premiumdesigners Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzanooo Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochenbrau Posted November 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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