tech Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 For some wierdo reason, I have recently been drawn to the Radiomirs.... what? Anyway, I have a Ticino 1938 hommage inbound and now I am looking hard at the 232 our dealers are offering....does anyone have any of these pieces and can they comment on their desireability? Or better yet, are you happy with 'em? Am I alone here on this current obsession...all this Omega PO, IWC 3717, HBB, rolex sub/super SD/vintage and of course, PAM 111H lovin' around here.... I just don't see any of the Rad line except the 183/231 being touted around are lovely board. Are these watches for wimps....am I going girly man here or what ....as I am really "feeling" them lately.... Thats street yap for...I like 'em. BTW, I picked up the Ticino hommage piece as the rep 249 our dealers have, has a stupid "california" written on the dial....of which the gen does not. And of course, I fondled a real PAM 249 last week & I'm sorry to say that it ain't worth $7.8k.... But hey, what do I know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 i did a quick review of my davidsen 232 here; note that he has updated the dial to a better, darker brown (see his sales listing here). i say go for it deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech Posted November 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Thanks DT...how did I miss that post...I swear I am dyslexic with the search function....thanks for the reply and the recommendation....and especially the mention of rolli....i remember now his watchsmith re-doing the lugs on his 232...making them more gen like. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leifhaus Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 You are not alone, I saw some really nice pics of a 232 on the web recently and thought that it's a really nice simple design, but I'm worried 47mm is too big so I've been considering the 210g or 210h which are 45mm and clear back. you can find examples on trustytime site. Any wrist shots or thoughts on the 47mm size 232? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech Posted November 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 You are not alone, I saw some really nice pics of a 232 on the web recently and thought that it's a really nice simple design, but I'm worried 47mm is too big so I've been considering the 210g or 210h which are 45mm and clear back. you can find examples on trustytime site. Any wrist shots or thoughts on the 47mm size 232? Sure...trusty and josh always have nice photos....don't get me started on the junkassPOS 113 that andrew/TT sent me, absolutely NOTHING like his photo....basically a canal street/patpong junker. ...so, photos don't always equate to the actual watch...'cept maybe TTK, Angus, Narikaa...and a few others... Anyway...i'm lookin' for members that have pulled the trigger and have these babies on their wrists... I do agree that the 45 Rad might be the better fit for me as 47mm and me no get along...thought maybe this would "wear" differently.... So far the DSN is looking nice...thx to Rolli and Deltatahoe previous postings. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leifhaus Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Sure...trusty and josh always have nice photos....don't get me started on the junkassPOS 113 that andrew/TT sent me, absolutely NOTHING like his photo....basically a canal street/patpong junker. Thanks for that, I'll keep this in mind when choosing my collector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 Thanks for that, I'll keep this in mind when choosing my collector. Thanks to Rolli's pics of his smith's exceelnt work, I'm thinking Davidsen's 232 is going to be my next rep purchase, akthough is it me or does TT's case look a little bit better finished/engraved. I like the 232 because it'd be more believable on me than a rep of a 70k 1936 vintage, because the solid back is a good thing, and because it looks like someone finally got the dial color right. Looks like it only needs a lume an OEM strap and the lugs mod to be perect on the wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 is it me or does TT's case look a little bit better finished/engraved. one thing i would comment is the crystal on davidsen's is probably one of the best crystals i've seen on a pam rep -- very nice. Looks like it only needs a lume an OEM strap and the lugs mod to be perect on the wrist. davidsen's stock model is superlumed -- no need for a relume like i said before -- i wouldn't hesitate on this one -- it's a beauty archibald, if you are able to find a watchsmith that is willing/able to modify the lugs for you, please post about it -- i'm pretty sure it is a difficult task.... deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 akthough is it me or does TT's case look a little bit better... Ok Archie... You can't abbreviate Trusty Time with TT... There's only one TT here and it's me... TT <--- The Original Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 I bought a 232 from Trusty and it is a nice watch for sure, however Davidsens seems to be more accurate. The gen is amazing and will probably be the non rep watch I purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 I bought a 232 from Trusty and it is a nice watch for sure, however Davidsens seems to be more accurate. The gen is amazing and will probably be the non rep watch I purchase. The 232, the 210, or the 183 are the three Radiomirs I would buy, if gen. Tech, our forum colleague Dluddy (who I think I saw the other day, but perhaps he's travelling and hasn't seen your post) has a Davidsen 232. He recently received a darker dial than this chocolate one here, and upgraded hands. It's still beautiful as is, though. The GeF Camello is a perfect combo at that. My next Davidsen purchase is in fact, the 232 for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech Posted November 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 The 232, the 210, or the 183 are the three Radiomirs I would buy, if gen. Tech, our forum colleague Dluddy (who I think I saw the other day, but perhaps he's travelling and hasn't seen your post) has a Davidsen 232. He recently received a darker dial than this chocolate one here, and upgraded hands. It's still beautiful as is, though. The GeF Camello is a perfect combo at that. My next Davidsen purchase is in fact, the 232 for Christmas. Thanks Victoria...the Rad line is without a doubt very clean....same as the luminors....the 210 and 232 are very appealing to me at the moment...guess that's part of the Panerai look we are all drawn to...gotta say though that I have slowly been selling off my eta movement genuine pannies....I refuse to spend anymore big bux on eta movement pams when our reps are just as good....now, on the other hand...my next gen PAM will be the 233...already handled it at the AD...all I can say is wow... As far as a Christmas prez to yourself...that 232 sounds lovely...I'll be looking forward to the 'Nad' shots you always give us...i think I have already blown my Christmas budget till 2010....lol But I will somehow manage to "find" some $$$ to pick up a few more pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK471 Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 one thing i would comment is the crystal on davidsen's is probably one of the best crystals i've seen on a pam rep -- very nice. davidsen's stock model is superlumed -- no need for a relume like i said before -- i wouldn't hesitate on this one -- it's a beauty archibald, if you are able to find a watchsmith that is willing/able to modify the lugs for you, please post about it -- i'm pretty sure it is a difficult task.... deltatahoe Won't OEM wire lugs solve this problem, or don't they fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepshow Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I like Radiomirs so much I bought a gen: Then I bought a 47mm unbranded Rad from DSN: I say go for it!!! Make sure he installs the Fiddy hands, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpie Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 It actually wears smaller than what the size suggested. I've 6.7" and it sits quite nicely on the wrist, I think the key is finding just the right/correct strap size and you good to go. the dial color does changed quite drastically depending on the ambiance light. It actually wears smaller than what the size suggested. I've 6.7" and it sits quite nicely on the wrist, I think the key is finding just the right/correct strap size and you good to go. the dial color does changed quite drastically depending on the ambiance light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Sharpie, those photos are EXTRAORDINARY. I am so happy I am soon to pick up Deltatahoe's 232, which I just bought. I have V's Vintage strap in mind for it, already. But any strap tips would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Sharpie, those photos are EXTRAORDINARY. I am so happy I am soon to pick up Deltatahoe's 232, which I just bought. I have V's Vintage strap in mind for it, already. But any strap tips would be appreciated. Yeap my Vintage will look nice with the brown dial.. The following two Panatime straps also look nice and not expensive (50$) http://panatime.com/26deoiledkbr.html there is also a darker version http://panatime.com/26xlsideoivi.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 The following two Panatime straps also look nice and not expensive (50$) Panatime? After all my Pacis, Dirks, and Vs...just no. *g* Thanks though! @V: Ahh. No it's okay. I have a little saved for more straps. @V #2: The Paci Papaya I could've gotten but didn't, argh! I like the first one you showed. I must look at that. The Natale is a little too masculine-looking, for me. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Panatime? After all my Pacis, Dirks, and Vs...just no. *g* Thanks though! Well just thought something less expensive.. if you want I also have recommendations on the upper scale For example this new TOsc strap looks nice for it: or the Natale MP XII Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 @V: Ahh. No it's okay. I have a little saved for more straps. or of course the classic for the 232.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK471 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Now you all are just being mean! No luck as of yet finding one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK471 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 It actually wears smaller than what the size suggested. I've 6.7" and it sits quite nicely on the wrist, I think the key is finding just the right/correct strap size and you good to go. the dial color does changed quite drastically depending on the ambiance light. These are great pics. Is this a DSN? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 I got biten by these RAD bug, too....but for some reason its the rose gold that bit me, so I ordered TTK's Black Seal and 8 DAYS!!! I can't wait till they arrive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpie Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 These are great pics. Is this a DSN? Thank you. Yes, it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK471 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Thank you. Yes, it is. Really looks good. Looks like you got the shorter hands and the darker dial. how's the lume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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