Blackrain Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Hey all, Supernoob checking in! Yet another lost soul, ready to plunk down $900 COD for an "idealwatches" Sub, until I stumbled on the "Deep Well of Knowledge" here at RWG. As an Ubernoob, I promise to go read 500 posts, and report back with a more refined line of questioning. FWIW, I downloaded and read the Replica Watch Group Book in PDF format today while "working" , and I think it was $11 very well spent. I also upgraded to a standard membership..........how else am I gonna cruise the dealer forums when I finally figure out what I want! I'm gonna go throw myself down the hole now, I'll report back in a few weeks. Until then, cheers! Blackrain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 great first post. welcome to RWG! hold onto your wallet; my bet = you will spend that $900 you were going to spend at idealwatches in the first three months, but you will get a lot more for your dollars. deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 great first post. welcome to RWG! I agree. Excellent first post. I look forward to your next few posts and pictures of your first watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjeffers58 Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Just keep him away from the Panerai's, he's not ready yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Welcome to the forum. Enjoy yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollyPolly Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Were gonna have us some fun here. Velcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rxus Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Welcome...your new addiction is waiting for you...Please keep your credit cards and cash with you at all times, you will be needing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavor flav Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 welcome home! good luck and great first post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Welcome. Read, contribute and have a great time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Hi and welcome!Have a nice stay!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthebhoy Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Welcome...........you've done this forum thing before then? JTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usil Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Seeeeek ------ ouuuuuut --------- Panerai. Usil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Just keep him away from the Panerai's, he's not ready yet... Il never forget my first! Welcome to the board!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 wow this thread is a venerable Who's Who of forum members - Looks like your off to a great start my friend - you have a great attitude and frankly all of your work will be highly rewarded - in that - you will get some great watches beyond your wildest rep dreams Welcome to the party and good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 wow this thread is a venerable Who's Who of forum members - Yeah, it's amazing what happens when you make the ideal first post. ps. Stay away from the Panerais. They're addictive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrain Posted February 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 (edited) Welcome...........you've done this forum thing before then? JTB Aye, Forums on Hiking, Cars, Cameras, Home Theater, and now Replica Timepieces. The trend is quite obvious...........more sendentary interests as my body ages! He, he I'm glad all my shameless butt smooching didn't go unoticed. I'm afraid I've got the Rolex bug pretty bad, as I actually stopped by an AD today, and got my hands on a factory Submariner. This, of course, while I'm picking up something last minute for the LOML. Very concerning. Anywho, having never held a Rolex before, two things struck me right away: the "gemlike" shine on the piece, and the smoothness of the second hand. I'm trying to resist the temptation to order a Rep tonight from Josh or Andrew, just to "get things started", and this glass of wine is not helping my judgement......hmmm..... Of course, all of this just makes me wonder............what is a Panerai? I better get back to reading my "watch porn" on RWG............. Down into my hole.......... Edited February 14, 2007 by Blackrain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavor flav Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Of course, all of this just makes me wonder............what is a Panerai? panerai is a watch that is so big, manly, mysterious, rare, simple, and beautiful, and multiplies on your shelf. one becomes three within the first month and three becomes somewhere between 15-50 in the first year and then everything else becomes a just a watch while these are known as pams. kind of like pam anderson who's breasts kept multiplying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 panerai is a watch that is so big, manly, mysterious, rare, simple, and beautiful, and multiplies on your shelf. Much in the way that I am not a huge Panerai fan and find a lot of their models quite tasteless, so I only own 5 of them. They're essentially WW2 Italian diving watches that have evolved into huge lumps you put on your wrist and love. They have a secondary addiction that costs a fortune: Straps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavor flav Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Much in the way that I am not a huge Panerai fan and find a lot of their models quite tasteless, so I only own 5 of them. They're essentially WW2 Italian diving watches that have evolved into huge lumps you put on your wrist and love. They have a secondary addiction that costs a fortune: Straps. mr. wash, you may have only five pams but you have WAY more straps than me! well.... more than anyone i know actually! nice ones too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 mr. wash, you may have only five pams but you have WAY more straps than me! well.... more than anyone i know actually! nice ones too These? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrain Posted February 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 mr. wash, you may have only five pams but you have WAY more straps than me! well.... more than anyone i know actually! nice ones too So................is there like a 12 step program for you Panerai addicts? Looking over the forum, it seems like the addict would have a problem finding a "sober" sponsor anyway, so what would be the point? I think I'm sorry I asked what they are. Handsome watches, very nice.......must........not.......look.........at.........Panerais..........must. .........go........into.........hole........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Handsome watches, very nice.......must........not.......look.........at.........Panerais..........must. .........go........into.........hole........... Smart move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovepanerai Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 that's what I call a first post - well done and a warm welcome...and since we are at it...don't look at what is coming now...I told you to not look...you are still looking We will make you a Panerai addict in no time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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