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TheFotobro · 3 July 2013, 03:11 AM

Friendos, I have seen the beautiful Panerai watches in the Panerai dealer on display, and they sure look distinctive and beautiful and all. So tell me something friendos, what is that long submarine thing they are using to market their watches? Is that actually a torpedo mini submarine?

elazarus · 3 July 2013, 03:46 AM

The Maiale was initially developed by the Italien Marina Militaire (Italian Navy) in secret, to sneak up on and attack ships in an enemy’s harbor.

The First Fleet Assault Vehicles were formed in 1939, by Major Teseo Tesei & Elios Toschi of the Italian Royal Navy. In 1940, Commander Moccagatta of the IRN, reorganized this group, into the Tenth Light Flotilla of Assault Vehicles aka X-MAS. It constructed manned torpedoes and trained navy frogmen. The IRN X-MAS group attempted an attack on Valletta Harbor in July of 1941, which was a complete disaster and which resulted in the death of Major Tesei.

A better design, was the Italian Human Torpedoes, called Maiale-meaning “Pig,” as it was slow to steer. Three feet high and 23 feet long, it was electrically powered by a 2 hp electric motor. It had a crew of two, which rode atop the device and had a max. speed of 4 knots. It carried a detachable 300 kg warhead.

I hope this helps

Elliot

Shikar · 3 July 2013, 06:42 AM

Elliot, thanks for the informative post.

Regards.

advocatia · 3 July 2013, 06:46 AM

The OP banned after 4 posts. That has to be a record. I don't like the use of "friendo". If you saw No Country for Old Men you would understand.

toulouse · 3 July 2013, 07:22 AM

Never saw the movie, but friendo was kind of creeping me out.

travisb · 3 July 2013, 06:31 PM

Elliot nailed it.

The OP must have had a TRF warrant out for him.

Rogdogg · 3 July 2013, 07:12 PM

Friendo was bothering me a bit too. It just doesn't sound right.
Elliott, Thanks for the explanation above but is there a connection between the story above and Panerai, or is it just the Italian connection?

Tokyo Joe · 3 July 2013, 07:38 PM

Hello friends. I use the word friend a lot, is that ok?

I think this is an interesting thread. Why? Because it looks like the Panerai seem to enjoy the glorification of sneak attacks by underwater submarines, and people killing other people aint cool friends.

I wonder why they use this iconic vessel to market their watches? Do they really think the public views frogmen in WWII Italy as glamorous? I sure don't friends.

Am I allowed to use the word friends, if someone was banned for saying friendos?

I sure hope so friends.

HL65 · 3 July 2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Tokyo Joe

Hello friends. I use the word friend a lot, is that ok?

I think this is an interesting thread. Why? Because it looks like the Panerai seem to enjoy the glorification of sneak attacks by underwater submarines, and people killing other people aint cool friends.

I wonder why they use this iconic vessel to market their watches? Do they really think the public views frogmen in WWII Italy as glamorous? I sure don't friends.

Am I allowed to use the word friends, if someone was banned for saying friendos?

I sure hope so friends.

Welcome back and bye again friend

travisb · 3 July 2013, 08:14 PM

Thank you Ken...

Andad · 3 July 2013, 08:21 PM

3 July 2013, 03:11 AM	#1
TheFotobro Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: S.E. Location: Tenderloin, NYC Watch: Datejust Posts: 4	Tell me something friendos Friendos, I have seen the beautiful Panerai watches in the Panerai dealer on display, and they sure look distinctive and beautiful and all. So tell me something friendos, what is that long submarine thing they are using to market their watches? Is that actually a torpedo mini submarine?

3 July 2013, 03:46 AM	#2
elazarus "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Elliot Lazarus Location: Austin, TX Watch: Pam 2A/Daytona Posts: 55	The sub is known as a Maiale...... The Maiale was initially developed by the Italien Marina Militaire (Italian Navy) in secret, to sneak up on and attack ships in an enemy’s harbor. The First Fleet Assault Vehicles were formed in 1939, by Major Teseo Tesei & Elios Toschi of the Italian Royal Navy. In 1940, Commander Moccagatta of the IRN, reorganized this group, into the Tenth Light Flotilla of Assault Vehicles aka X-MAS. It constructed manned torpedoes and trained navy frogmen. The IRN X-MAS group attempted an attack on Valletta Harbor in July of 1941, which was a complete disaster and which resulted in the death of Major Tesei. A better design, was the Italian Human Torpedoes, called Maiale-meaning “Pig,” as it was slow to steer. Three feet high and 23 feet long, it was electrically powered by a 2 hp electric motor. It had a crew of two, which rode atop the device and had a max. speed of 4 knots. It carried a detachable 300 kg warhead. I hope this helps Elliot

3 July 2013, 08:21 PM	#11
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3 July 2013, 06:42 AM	#3
Shikar "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Azam Location: Texas Posts: 607	Elliot, thanks for the informative post. Regards.

3 July 2013, 06:46 AM	#4
advocatia Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Andy Location: Florida USA Watch: PAM 422 GMTIIC Posts: 868	The OP banned after 4 posts. That has to be a record. I don't like the use of "friendo". If you saw No Country for Old Men you would understand.

3 July 2013, 07:22 AM	#5
toulouse Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Tony Location: USA Watch: 210, GMT2C Posts: 499	Never saw the movie, but friendo was kind of creeping me out.

3 July 2013, 06:31 PM	#6
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Elliot nailed it. The OP must have had a TRF warrant out for him.

3 July 2013, 07:12 PM	#7
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	Friendo was bothering me a bit too. It just doesn't sound right. Elliott, Thanks for the explanation above but is there a connection between the story above and Panerai, or is it just the Italian connection?

3 July 2013, 07:38 PM	#8
Tokyo Joe Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: In Tokyo Town Watch: Submariner Posts: 10	Hello friends. I use the word friend a lot, is that ok? I think this is an interesting thread. Why? Because it looks like the Panerai seem to enjoy the glorification of sneak attacks by underwater submarines, and people killing other people aint cool friends. I wonder why they use this iconic vessel to market their watches? Do they really think the public views frogmen in WWII Italy as glamorous? I sure don't friends. Am I allowed to use the word friends, if someone was banned for saying friendos? I sure hope so friends.

3 July 2013, 08:14 PM	#10
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Thank you Ken...

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