Estaban Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 I would much prefer a 47mm non crono with Unitas movement. Bring it on Eddie et al. That truly is the holy grail as far as I'm concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage_here Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 I would much prefer a 47mm non crono with Unitas movement. Bring it on Eddie et al. That truly is the holy grail as far as I'm concerned. I have it on good authority that the 194 will be out soon. Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevomd Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 The only thing about the 194 is the date Mag. I know they won't get it right. I'll just live with the 187 and not use the chrono at least until the 7753 version comes out. Eddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estaban Posted July 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 And when it does come out, please have a 6mm cyclops with some magnification. This can't be too tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 And when it does come out, please have a 6mm cyclops with some magnification. This can't be too tough. Sadly the cost to produce a proper sapphire cyclops with mag is too high--I doubt we'll ever see one on an out of the box rep. I like the 194, , but I've implemented a self-imposed moritorium on big stainless watches w/ black dials until they make a few non PAM's built with the same attention as PAMs and Polexes. But fear not..as long as y'all keep selling out 400 bucks on variations of the same cases and dials, they'd be stupid to stop making them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willith Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 I'm all ready for the 194 too, I'd much rather have one of those over the 187. I don't need or want the chrono, just give me a date with a nice mag on it and I'm set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 (edited) A few things about the 194. - it's automatic, not manual, so no Unitas in this one. Probably an Asian 7750b1 (like the Arktos) or Swiss ETA 7750. Both with no chrono functions. - it's made of titanium (yay ) not stainless steel - it's already out! So far there are two versions. One Asian 21J automatic which is inaccurate (Arktos back) and another with Asian 7750b1 movement. Downside they are both stainless steel. I'm waiting for a great version in titanium before I get it. Edited July 1, 2006 by Chronus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 Here's info on the 194 direct from Panerai.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estaban Posted July 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 Ah yes, auto, not manual, thus no Unitas mov't. Bring it on. Is there an ETA movement with date at 3 and second hand at 9? I have a tough time dropping 300-400 usd on an asian movement watch (although my 196 w/ asian 7750 runs like a top after 9 months) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 Is there an ETA movement with date at 3 and second hand at 9? Yes, the ETA 7750 and ETA 7753, both without the chrono functions. ETA 7750 is cheaper and reliable for this kind of watch. Date can be anywhere as a wheel is used, just cut out the date aperture where required at the correct radius. I just want it in titanium though. 187 in SS and the 194 in titanium. Perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 A few things about the 194. - it's automatic, not manual, so no Unitas in this one. Probably an Asian 7750b1 (like the Arktos) or Swiss ETA 7750. Both with no chrono functions. - it's made of titanium (yay ) not stainless steel - it's already out! So far there are two versions. One Asian 21J automatic which is inaccurate (Arktos back) and another with Asian 7750b1 movement. Downside they are both stainless steel. I'm waiting for a great version in titanium before I get it. that's what i tought when Estaban said about the mvt.... well...when we solved that...now just have to wait for the factories to do the watch...I am pretty sure that the demand would be high enough... I would be definitely in for one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 I'm in, but only for titanium.... have enough SS watches, and with this nickel problem, I prefer titanium watches right now! When it's winter it will be easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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