V Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Well as I said after a period of 2 years I decided to get a new watch.. It is not that I couldn't buy any but I was VERY VERY happy with my 112 (I still am of course) so I didn't felt the need for one. But the right deal came knocking at my door and I had to say yes.. I have to be honest that in the past I had a rep 036 MM and I didn't liked the brown dial.. It was too brown. I knew though from the original photos that the rep makers have screwed with the colour but still I was a bit cautious. So I found a LIKE NEW tobacco dial 118 E series in a great price and I thought to give it a try.. And boy am I happy :D Of course the colour of the dial is nothing close to the reps.. It is not brown.. It has a smokey greyish brown colour (don;t know how to explain it better) which is AMAZING in real life.. Now? I think I my pair of 112-118 has the best of both worlds.. Stainless steel - Titanium Base - Seconds Black dial - Tobacco dial Sandwich dial - Painted dial CDG decoration - Panerai Panerai decoration on the movement New thick crown guard - Old thin crown guard Both have L dial and display casebacks which are a MUST for me. Anyway.. here it is with a custom made XXL Marlboro strap by me with a titanium MF buckle. The ULTIMATE combo to be honest.. but I have some other straps in the making.. The dark brown stitchless Marlboro and the Ammo on the 112 will go to the 118 as well Btw.. I got the watch only by selling some of the hi-end straps of my collection.. Yes I had THAT expensive straps and I still have my favourite ones in my case Enjoy the photos... and the brown strap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 WOW! What a inspiring classic: the quintessential Panerai masterpiece - smooth lines and a timeless design sure to bring in stares from passers by. The unique color combination adds personality without making the watch too unique to appear out of place amid the tame appearance of the brand's other offerings. Congratulations on the new watch and don't forget to wind carefully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Congrats on the new acquisition! A perfect companion to that 112! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolli Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Congratulations for your new piece........ rolli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheaton26 Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 nice pick-up v ... congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0808 Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 i'm new but i have to say that it is one of the best i have seen here in the forum! just look at the OP stamping on the movement! so crisp! how did you do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 i'm new but i have to say that it is one of the best i have seen here in the forum! just look at the OP stamping on the movement! so crisp! how did you do it? gotta love the enthusiasm of a newbie @V, as you mentioned, a great compliment to your 112 in every way. now you just need a 190 to round out the collection i may just have to spring for a painted dial with the "panerai panerai panerai" engraved movement -- the combination is just deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerblade Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Cracking 118, I'm glad to see appreciation of the more unusual (ie not a 111) pams. 400 mile round trip to my nearest AD........ must resist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7750 Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Hi , I am new here. Congratulations! The unique color combination is amazing. I want to get one too. How much does it cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkirke Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 that is absolutly beautiful my friend. stunning work as usual. congrats to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgodeep Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 A great Choice V....love the E movement more than the H series and 118 is the choice Ti model for me ...after 61 and 040 of course!! Now the question in my mind is how to make that dial!!!! Enjoy it mate!! FGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Thanks for the kind words guys.. For those who haven't understood this is not a rep.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 A great Choice V....love the E movement more than the H series and 118 is the choice Ti model for me ...after 61 and 040 of course!! Now the question in my mind is how to make that dial!!!! Enjoy it mate!! FGD Thanks SImon.. I like the E movement as well.. I also prefer Luminova vs Tritium and display caseback so although the 40-61 are more rare I prefer the 118... I think it is very very difficult to replicate the dial colour because from every different angle shows a different one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Another winner V. And a nice choice to add to the collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztech Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Wow simply beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepshow Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Congrats, V! Agreed, a perfect compliment to your 112. <--- Jealous of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMman Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Love it Kostas - love this era tobacco / titanium so much that I bought a F116 so I have the base equivalent of yours, to pair up with my 'long arrow' 005. Enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs1971 Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Great combo, congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboGUATE Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 You are so right about the gen tobacco color dial, it's nothing compared to rep version. Enjoy an excellent piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianton Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Congrats on your new baby K, wear it in good health m8! Lovely pair you have now, I like the combo with the Marlboro strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slai Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Congrats!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted September 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Thank you all guys.. Now I've seen this combo in Psti couple of months ago and I LOVED it.. Have PMed Brent (xlr) and see if he can do it... It is a Simona gator distressed to look like Suede... Don't like the stitching being ruined but the leather looks NICEEEEEE... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianton Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 This would be a killer combo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 V it is no surprise that you would find some great strap options for this new watch; i think the simona strap looks like the perfect compliment to that dial....it actually dresses up the brushed titanium finish of the watch a bit too, which makes for a unique look. wear it well deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted September 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 V it is no surprise that you would find some great strap options for this new watch; i think the simona strap looks like the perfect compliment to that dial....it actually dresses up the brushed titanium finish of the watch a bit too, which makes for a unique look. I know.. I know B.. now lets hope I will be able to replicate that strap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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