CptTripps Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Hey gang! I've been spending a lot of time over in the AP and Rolex areas, but I actually have had more Gen Panerais than anything else over the years. After seeing what the new generation of reps look like, I decided to take the plunge. I did quite a bit of reading (and searching) and wanted to get watches that I have owned in the past, and regretted selling. Can't keep them all! (That's always the case, right?) One thing I have amassed, is about 30 gen straps. That's what I've learned you NEVER sell. Easy to pick them up, and they always work on the "next watch" so I just keep building that inventory. Last night, I ordered a Noob 292-J and H-Factory 390 from Toro. I've had a 292 and 390 in the past that I picked up from the Panerai boutique in Paris. I sold both a few hours after I got home, and made a good bit on the flip, but regretted not keeping the 292. I was too worried that I'd scratch it and de-value a (then) hot watch. So...I ordered them both last night. Looking forward to jumping in! Currently, I have 3 Gens, and just sold one of them on eBay. 088G, 089G, 098H. The 98 was a real cool piece. The alarm was bad-ass, and I can't see there ever being a rep of that watch. (Smaller size, strange movement, complicated dial etc.) I don't expect I'll see either of my purchases until late next week, so I've got some time to kill between now and then. Looks like I've got some more reading to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Whar strap have you got on the 89G?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted May 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Normally, I have either a black croc deployment or a black NATO on the watch. Lately I've been favoring a custom Elephant strap I commissioned House of Fleming in Atlanta make for me. They did a wallet out of elephant for me a few years ago, and I loved it. This is quite a bit lighter grey than the wallet, but it goes well with the Titanium finish. In person, it's VERY close to the same tones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo L Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 nice - i'd love to see more pictures of the 089G .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 is it me or does the lume markers look fatter on that G series than the E series new rep??? May just be the G series as they moved the L Swiss Made L up for the that dial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted May 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 I'll take better pics of my 89 in a few weeks. I'm going to buy a rep 89 and compare the two in detail. Waiting for the G series back first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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