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Mr_T · 1 June 2008, 12:52 PM

I've always heard of Paneral, never owned one till now....man, I clearly didn't know what I was missing. The workmanship is truly amazing. I was originally torn between the 177 and the 104, then I came across the 233

I was done, it hit me instantly....then the quest began. I was fortunate to locate this watch right around the corner from where I work (47th St. NYC). I was able to get a slightly worn JV strap in the deal

I must say, I love this watch...I can't stop looking at the time..lol I may have to get it a friend, I think the 249 is calling my name...

-Marc

Here are a few pics:

hienpham04 · 1 June 2008, 12:55 PM

What a beauty, enjoy!

BigHat · 1 June 2008, 12:59 PM

Tell us more about the strap pls

Mr_T · 1 June 2008, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHat

Tell us more about the strap pls

Well, when I went to buy the watch I knew I wanted to add a brown strap. Nothing seemed to hit me in the dealers inventory, then i saw this one on the 249 he was wearing. I asked him what about that one, he said it was a special strap and I said...yes I can see..sold..

Take a read through this link, I couldn't explain it any better:

http://panerai.watchprosite.com/show...ost/ti-415161/

Mr_T · 1 June 2008, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHat

Tell us more about the strap pls

I think there will be a post following, containing a link to an article once he moderator approves it. Basically the Jules Verne (JV) strap was the first OEM strap released by Panerai, or any other watch manufacture for that matter, to feature nubuck alligator hide. It is called the Jules Vern or JV Strap because it was released with the PAM216 in 2005, the Jules Verne Sealand, to mark the 100th anniversary Jules Verne’s passing.

TswaneNguni · 1 June 2008, 03:05 PM

Congrats !! Great choice.... 1950s Luminor case,domed crystal,8 days movement.

TswaneNguni · 1 June 2008, 03:07 PM

I have a JV strap on order from the AD,in 26/26 XL,with a 26mm pre-V style Panerai Buckle,for my 242.

walds11 · 1 June 2008, 07:19 PM

Looks great. If I ever go back to Panerai, I am all over the 233. BTW, I LOVE that JV strap.

tech_controller · 2 June 2008, 02:47 AM

sweet...that is next on my PAM list!

Congrats

jikjak · 2 June 2008, 08:20 PM

grats on the watch! i just picked one up myself a few days ago!

that strap looks really good! can i just find one like that from an AD?

Mr_T · 3 June 2008, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jikjak

grats on the watch! i just picked one up myself a few days ago!

that strap looks really good! can i just find one like that from an AD?

Thanks! Congrats to you as well...

Here is a link that discusses the strap:

http://panerai.watchprosite.com/show...ost/ti-415161/

The dealer I bought mine from has a new one (no buckles), my was slightly used...thus it is a bit darker in color. He is not an AD, but is the real deal..you can reach him here: http://www.jemwatch.com/

Ask for Gary.

Regards,

Marc

gmt master x · 3 June 2008, 11:14 AM

nice......

duc748 · 3 June 2008, 04:06 PM

Congrat!

jikjak · 3 June 2008, 05:08 PM

thanks! and thanks for the strap info as well!

Mr_T · 3 June 2008, 11:13 PM

No problem...best of luck...let me know how things turn out.

1 June 2008, 12:52 PM	#1
Mr_T Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 54	My "Jules Verne" 233 I've always heard of Paneral, never owned one till now....man, I clearly didn't know what I was missing. The workmanship is truly amazing. I was originally torn between the 177 and the 104, then I came across the 233 I was done, it hit me instantly....then the quest began. I was fortunate to locate this watch right around the corner from where I work (47th St. NYC). I was able to get a slightly worn JV strap in the deal I must say, I love this watch...I can't stop looking at the time..lol I may have to get it a friend, I think the 249 is calling my name... -Marc Here are a few pics: Attached Images

1 June 2008, 07:19 PM	#8
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	Looks great. If I ever go back to Panerai, I am all over the 233. BTW, I LOVE that JV strap. __________________ Adam

1 June 2008, 12:55 PM	#2
hienpham04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Hien Q Pham Location: Orlando, FL Watch: Rolex President Posts: 595	What a beauty, enjoy!

1 June 2008, 12:59 PM	#3
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	Tell us more about the strap pls

1 June 2008, 03:05 PM	#6
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Congrats !! Great choice.... 1950s Luminor case,domed crystal,8 days movement.

1 June 2008, 03:07 PM	#7
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	I have a JV strap on order from the AD,in 26/26 XL,with a 26mm pre-V style Panerai Buckle,for my 242.

2 June 2008, 02:47 AM	#9
tech_controller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Daniel Location: Middle Earth Watch: Me Bleed... Posts: 687	sweet...that is next on my PAM list! Congrats

2 June 2008, 08:20 PM	#10
jikjak Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BC Posts: 50	grats on the watch! i just picked one up myself a few days ago! that strap looks really good! can i just find one like that from an AD?

3 June 2008, 11:14 AM	#12
gmt master x Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: franklin Location: nyc Watch: 70 s gmt master. Posts: 677	nice......

3 June 2008, 04:06 PM	#13
duc748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: madison, wi Posts: 117	Congrat!

3 June 2008, 05:08 PM	#14
jikjak Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BC Posts: 50	thanks! and thanks for the strap info as well!

3 June 2008, 11:13 PM	#15
Mr_T Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 54	No problem...best of luck...let me know how things turn out.

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