eleley Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Hello friends, I want to buy a Panerai Black Seal and like most of us, I am looking for the best. I have almost concluded to the following: http://www.ioffer.com/i/23207232?message_id=32326237 http://www.ioffer.com/i/14311174 Could you please tell me your opinion, according to your experience? Any other proposal or help? Thank you in advance, Regards from the sunny Athens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 2nd watch looks like from Davidsen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eleley Posted June 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Hi, I don't know... Any comments for the watches? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Hi, I don't know... Any comments for the watches? Thank you I had mine for almost 2 years and it finally gave up on me. The crown thread was stripped and I can't lock the crown down anymore. It was a robust Radiomir to wear daily, which was also the reason why the crown threads went south. Winding every 2 days or so does have its downside. Changing straps was not as easy as the Luminors, tiny screws. I believe the newer versions might have resolved the crown issue, so go for it if you really like this model. It looks really nice on the wrist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highflyingclive Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Davidsen can supply a replacement crown tube & crown set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 Davidsen can supply a replacement crown tube & crown set Thank you sir! You are most helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eleley Posted June 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 Thnk you for your answers! Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 Why not upgrade to VIP and ask some of the more experience collectors in there if they could help, you might find something better than Ioffer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eleley Posted June 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Why not upgrade to VIP and ask some of the more experience collectors in there if they could help, you might find something better than Ioffer! Hi, I already found davidsen... I believe it's a right decision, isn't it? Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 My 183 was from River. The crown stripped after 2 years. I got Davidsen's replacement, which didn't fit without modification and 2 hours of work by my watchmaker. Davidsen's crowns are supposed to be less likely to strip. I would just start with his watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babola Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 My 183 was from River. The crown stripped after 2 years. I got Davidsen's replacement, which didn't fit without modification and 2 hours of work by my watchmaker. Davidsen's crowns are supposed to be less likely to strip. I would just start with his watch. Things are a little different these days with DSN Rad crowns & crown tubes. They now come in 2.5, 3 and 4 mm diametar sizes, so one should fit the standard Rad case, I believe. Still, getting the old crown tube out and 'pressing' the new one in, can be a major undertaking sometimes, I agree. cheers, babola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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