gioarmani Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 This is what I have it whittled down to, after recent sales. The only thing I might add is an IWC Cousteau on the blue rubber. If it can be wp'ed to at least 6 BARs, I'm probably due for purchase. (the Pam & Daytona are rarely worn, which is why the time & date is off) Rolex Submariner, 16610 LV Rolex Submariner 16610 Omega Seamaster Professional Chronograph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted August 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 Panerai Luminor Marina Automatic 051 Rolex Daytona 116520 And last, but not least, my girl's current piece (thinking about getting her a J12, probably the white, full-ceramic with pink diamonds) Rolex Ladies Datejust 179160 Hope you enjoyed. Ciao. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ximenes Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 Hey man... Where's the Panerai box? ..... Fantastic collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted August 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 Hey man... Where's the Panerai box? ..... Fantastic collection! Grazie. I'll probably snag one from Silix along with the IWC box & papers when I pick up the Cousteau. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 I like your pictures very much. The idea to shoot the boxes is great. I will add that to mines. How do you like that wooden Omega box ? It's my favourite with the Panerai one. Congrats Cheers Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 you have yo do the j12 its mandatory every women in my family has one by the way did you see my new tourby? i was thinkibng it is your style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timepiece Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 Gio, great collectionand eyecandy detailed pics. P.s. the edges of the Daytona bracelet look sharper than the slightly rounded ones on the Subs; is that so and/or up to gen spec? Do the J12; my wife has worn it non-stop since I gave it to her 3 months ago! I doubted between a diamond bezel version and plain SS bezel. Chose the SS bezel and did not regret it. It looks awesome on a sun tanned skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfreeman420 Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 NIce watches, but I'd rather see your collection of avatars if you know what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 Nice Pics,nice watches you have a good taste... I agree good idea to shoot them with the boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iglutikut Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 What a post.. thanks for that, now I really need a 179160 for my wife.. absolutely gorgeous piece.. You got a nice collection happening. Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I like your pictures very much. The idea to shoot the boxes is great. I will add that to mines. How do you like that wooden Omega box ? It's my favourite with the Panerai one. Congrats Cheers Stephane Thanks. Yes, I do love it--just came in Saturday. Going to get the Pam box w/ papers soon--prob from Silix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 you have yo do the j12 its mandatory every women in my family has one by the way did you see my new tourby? i was thinkibng it is your style. The auction win, if I remember correctly? Yes, that was quite nice, but I just can't do the leather band thing yet. My father would love that piece; a true gentleman's time-piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Gio, great collectionand eyecandy detailed pics. P.s. the edges of the Daytona bracelet look sharper than the slightly rounded ones on the Subs; is that so and/or up to gen spec? Do the J12; my wife has worn it non-stop since I gave it to her 3 months ago! I doubted between a diamond bezel version and plain SS bezel. Chose the SS bezel and did not regret it. It looks awesome on a sun tanned skin. Good eye--I rounded the edges of the Sub bracelets by hand, link by link, with 400 then 600 grit, then a polishing cloth. Time consuming pain in the ass, but worth it. Might try it on the Daytona links, but because the link sides are highly polished, I'm a bit wary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 NIce watches, but I'd rather see your collection of avatars if you know what I mean. My girl said she would happily model some, but I've just never gotten around to it. I'll put more effort into actually trying soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzanine Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Gio, get the Cousteau. I know you mentioned that you're thinking about getting it. You should go for it...I have pretty much all the super-reps now, and it's probably the one I'm most impressed with. The HBB is awesome too, but my personal take is that the Cousteau is the best out-of-the-box replica available at this point.... It's amazing. While the Big Bang is more dramatic and it's machining makes it more impressive, probably....the Cousteau is extremely well balanced on the wrist, and it's more comfortable (big time!). The folks at IWC hit a home run with that one. It exceeded my expectations, and my expectations weren't exactly 'low'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Definitely thinking more & more about it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzanine Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Yeah, it's probably the watch that pictures do the worst job capturing, of all the watches that I've scoped out here that I've later been able to see in person. The dial seems to get washed out in pictures...but it's a really crisp blue with a lot of natural shine- but then when you add the really spectacular AR, the combination of the light hitting the shiny blue surface while the AR prevents the reflection from causing glare on the crystal is really something else considering the sheer size of the crystal. Really cool.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I've seen different measurements at different sites between 42 & 45 mm. What is the true case width, not counting crown or pushers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzanine Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 Good question...I'll try to put the tape measure on it and get a number, but it's likely to be closer to 45mm, I'm thinking. It's big. The way the rubber strap integrates with the case in a tapered way sort of streamlines it and makes it's size more natural. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted August 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted August 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Good question...I'll try to put the tape measure on it and get a number, but it's likely to be closer to 45mm, I'm thinking. It's big. The way the rubber strap integrates with the case in a tapered way sort of streamlines it and makes it's size more natural. Any updates? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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