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Pimp my Panerai


blade007

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I dont know much about Panerai and such but I have currently put a crown guard and a leather strap on this:

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dedicated thread here

Haha, just to try and see if i like the look of panerai on my wrist, the experiment is strictly confined to the 4 walls of my flat. Admittedly, this may be the worst panerai in the world. But I like the look and the size is not overly massive either.

I am sure the kind folk here can recommend me something that is miles better than my current hockey puck. I am looking for the "super rep" or a highest quality rep, but on the budget of around $150 max.

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Hmmm...

This:

I am looking for the "super rep" or a highest quality rep,

is rather contradicted by this:

but on the budget of around $150 max.

;):lol:

I've always been happy with the watches I got from Tony, which are around that $150 mark. See my PAM wrist shots as examples :)

The one you put together might not be necessarily accurate to any known model, but, if it tells the time accurately, why not throw a really nice strap on it, and wear it around a bit. Folks don't know what PAMs are even supposed to look like, let alone spot a fantasy model ;)

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I've always been happy with the watches I got from Tony, which are around that $150 mark. See my PAM wrist shots as examples :)

Mate is Tony in EU? has anyone from Eu had any hassle with customs etc? Where can i see your wrist shots?

The one you put together might not be necessarily accurate to any known model, but, if it tells the time accurately, why not throw a really nice strap on it, and wear it around a bit. Folks don't know what PAMs are even supposed to look like, let alone spot a fantasy model ;)

Yeah I guess you are right, I am not overly bothered about being "called out", its a rep and as long as I remember that myself I guess it doesnt matter what others make of it. The one in the picture is "alright", but its in a pretty bad shape, too many scratches and crown guard is in a very bad shape. I think rather than spending money to pimp this one I would get a best rep $150 can buy.

how about 111h with asian movement? Anyone know of any eu/uk dealers that carry it?

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Mate is Tony in EU?

No mate, he's in China, but, I've had stuff sent via EMS (which is then delivered by Parcel Force) and by regular airmail (which I think was then delivered by the Royal Mail) and never had a problem with any delivery. They've all come through within the promised timeframe (about 7 working days)

Where can i see your wrist shots?

Here's a few for you :) Not what could be considered 'super reps', but good enough for my requirements :)

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I know folks advise against getting reps wet, but, I've never had a problem from doing so...

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Yeah I guess you are right, I am not overly bothered about being "called out", its a rep and as long as I remember that myself I guess it doesnt matter what others make of it. The one in the picture is "alright", but its in a pretty bad shape, too many scratches and crown guard is in a very bad shape. I think rather than spending money to pimp this one I would get a best rep $150 can buy.

I know what you're meaning: Would the money spent modding it be better spent buying a new watch and being done with it... Only you can really answer that one, but, I would say, if you wouldn't be happy wearing that watch (even with extensive mod work) it might be better spending the money on a new watch and being done with. I had once planned to mod a POS Omega 2531.80, but in the end, just bought a new one, as it was too much hassle thinking about sourcing parts, and watches to cannabalize for parts, so in the end, it was as easy to just buy one :)

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very nice watches TeeJay, thanks for sharing mate, seems like there are so many good models out there. I love the black PVD version.

Also, I came across a few GEN watches that mimic the panerai style, they are more than my budget but I think a gen is worth stretching out my budget:

Magrette Regattare Valencia

http://www.magrette.com

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any ideas/opinions?

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very nice watches TeeJay, thanks for sharing mate, seems like there are so many good models out there. I love the black PVD version.

Also, I came across a few GEN watches that mimic the panerai style, they are more than my budget but I think a gen is worth stretching out my budget:

Magrette Regattare Valencia

any ideas/opinions?

No problem :) As mentioned, they don't come in 'Super Rep' catagory, but pretty nice for their cost. The PVD is nice, but, doesn't see much wrist time. In all honesty, it's not a very versatile watch. Regular SS is much more versatile, so probably a better choice.

I like the look of the Magrettes, although without the crown guard, they look like they're 'missing' something :lol: The price is okay, so I guess it comes down to personal choice :)

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