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Old 7 July 2019, 07:19 AM   #1
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You know the saying that you wait ages for a bus then 2 come along at the same time. Well this is exactly what happened to me this week.

I've been on the list for a couple of hard to get Rolex for a while now, so I was disappointed when I popped into my AD last Saturday and asked can you give me an estimate please? I was told 6-9 months.

Disappointed with this news I just happened to pop in Panerai on the way home for a look, I don't own a Panerai but have always been interested. After an hour watch fest I decided to fill the 9 month gap with a blue Panerai. Either the 2019 (1500 limited run) new blue dial Luminor 1033 GMT or the Special Boutique Edition Radiomir Blue dial 932. Only 388 world wide of the 932. I would though have to wait until Saturday next week for the GMT to be shipped to Jeddah from Riyadh to compare both together before buying.

No problems I left a decent deposit and left very happy. Then out of the blue (no pun intended) I get the call on Monday evening. Your hard to get Rolex has arrived your next on the list but hurry. So 2 days, not 9 months, you couldn't make it up. I'm doing the maths in my head as I'm taking the call, but work out I can pull it off. I was down to Rolex Monday night as when you get the call for this particular Rolex, you just don't risk letting the chance pass you by.

Finally I chose saw both Panerai together tonight and the choice was pretty easy in truth, one just really stood out. I love both my blue watches.

Just thought you might want to share some photos of a great incoming week for me. Thanks to my watch buddy Mark for all his encouragement.


Even the Pan bag is huge!


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Standard Rolex box, nothing wrong with that. However a Special edition blue lacquered wooden master piece for the Pan.

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Been waiting for this one, but what a beauty.

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Close up.

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Outdoors.

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This special blue Panerai box deserves a photo of its own.

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Limited Edition 388, 25 jewels, the metal waves under the crystal are a homepage to their dive history.

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Thanks for getting this far.
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Old 7 July 2019, 07:30 AM   #2
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Excellent choices!!
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Old 7 July 2019, 07:31 AM   #3
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Beauty’s! I’m jealous


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Old 7 July 2019, 07:34 AM   #4
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Old 7 July 2019, 07:38 AM   #5
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Old 7 July 2019, 07:42 AM   #6
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Old 7 July 2019, 07:58 AM   #7
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Love the blues! Congrats!
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Old 7 July 2019, 08:00 AM   #8
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You certainly got the "blues!" Congrats
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Old 7 July 2019, 08:02 AM   #9
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Hey buddy. Could not have happened to a watch fan who deserves it more. I am so happy and proud for you! Great job and of course wear them in great health my friend!

They are both stunning.
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Old 7 July 2019, 11:59 PM   #10
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Hey buddy. Could not have happened to a watch fan who deserves it more. I am so happy and proud for you! Great job and of course wear them in great health my friend!

They are both stunning.
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Nice! Did you pick up both of these in KSA? Congrats on them!
Yes AD, I picked them both up in Jeddah, The Rolex at Red Sea Mall AD and the Panerai at their boutique on Thalia Street.

Thanks everyone, I'm over the moon with both of them.
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Old 8 July 2019, 04:55 AM   #11
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Yes AD, I picked them both up in Jeddah, The Rolex at Red Sea Mall AD and the Panerai at their boutique on Thalia Street.

Thanks everyone, I'm over the moon with both of them.
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Old 7 July 2019, 08:03 AM   #12
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Old 7 July 2019, 08:12 AM   #13
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Old 7 July 2019, 08:25 AM   #14
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Old 7 July 2019, 08:26 AM   #15
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Love the Panerai!
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Old 7 July 2019, 08:30 AM   #16
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Two Beautiful Blues!! Congrats and wear them well!!
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Old 7 July 2019, 08:37 AM   #17
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Very nice! I have a couple Panerais and like them a lot. Can you imagine if Rolex made pieces with those low quantities!!
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Old 7 July 2019, 12:01 PM   #18
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Old 7 July 2019, 12:04 PM   #19
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Congratz! What is better than a new incoming? Double incoming!
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Old 7 July 2019, 12:10 PM   #20
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Old 7 July 2019, 12:54 PM   #21
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Old 7 July 2019, 12:55 PM   #22
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Very cool pickups. Congrats! X2!
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Old 7 July 2019, 02:19 PM   #23
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Major congrats! A pair of beautiful blue pieces - wear them in good health
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Old 7 July 2019, 02:58 PM   #24
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Nice! Did you pick up both of these in KSA? Congrats on them!
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Old 7 July 2019, 03:32 PM   #25
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Old 7 July 2019, 03:40 PM   #26
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Congrats! Enjoy those beauties.

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Old 7 July 2019, 05:13 PM   #28
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Congrats , blue is amazing
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Old 7 July 2019, 05:21 PM   #29
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Old 7 July 2019, 05:29 PM   #30
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Blue all the way! Enjoy and wear them in good health.
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