My first gold watch ever

[gasebah]

I have to admit that I am a little concerned about the gold plating. But as I will most probably not wear it more often than once a month I should be ok. Gen strap btw.

Edited April 10, 2015 by gasebah

[gasebah]

[theflyingdutchman]

231? COOL!

[gasebah]

Nope 366. But on my skinny wrist it looks just like a 231. :-)

[martijnp]

This looks great! Fantastic combo on that strap.

btw, this is more a rose gold look than yellow gold anyhow it's a fantastic piece you've got here. Wear it well!

[gasebah]

Thanks mates. Appreciate the comments. Have to up my game on the photos. The pictures really don't do that gorgeous thing justice. 

[GOATmaster]

This is a stunning piece, and that strap is just phenomenal. Do you mind posting a picture of the movement?

[gasebah]

The movement while nicely made is an obvious tell as apart from the fact that it is inverted also one of the bridges partly overlaps with a gear-wheel. Nevertheless I am not complaining. The watch has great presence without being flashy or braggy which has partly to do with the smaller size and the fact that it is rather flat. The finish is excellent, and unless a collector tears it from your wrist I do not think that it can easily be identified as a fake. The gen strap ( or a comparable OEM strap) is an indispensable accessory though as the strap that comes with it from the TDs screams fake from a mile away.

 

Edited April 12, 2015 by gasebah

[GOATmaster]

It's a real classy piece. The strap, dial, and case colors really compliment each other well. How much was the strap if I might ask? How easy is it to come by these OEM Panerai straps?

[gasebah]

Not easy. What you pay for a gen strap depends on your patience. I have seen them from 200-350€. An aftermarket gator strap can be had for 100-200€ ("The Watchboys" have excellent quality). But in the 42mm Radimoir case it is especially difficult as the watch has the rare strap size 25/20. You might get away with a 26mm as well if you work it a bit I guess.

 

I was lucky as I found mine on Chrono24 and bought it from a collector in new and unworn condition for 200€. I jumped on it without hesitation even though it cost almost as much as the watch. It is so obvious that in this case the strap makes the watch.

 

Of course you can always have a gator strap made to your own specs from various sources.

Edited April 12, 2015 by gasebah

[porschespeedster]

Gen strap fits the lugs so well (as it should!)

Big up for the pickup, it looks nice.