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Launch Mini · 26 March 2006, 07:43 AM

I got the call ( not first on the list) but I will be heading the the AD later today.
Hopefully will have a new addition ( and of course pics) to follow tomorrow.
Unfortunately the wife got the call, so she knows about my trip.

Oh well, then, my daughter finds out, so I think there might be 3 new additions

At least my dtr's tastes are reasonable, she likes "funky" over quality, ( ie easier on my wallet)

C.J. · 26 March 2006, 07:53 AM

Good luck

dman · 26 March 2006, 07:59 AM

Oh yeah baby!! Speaking of Pannies, I know a guy who traded both of his for two different ones, what a nutjob. But I am sure he will post pics later tonight.

Launch Mini · 26 March 2006, 08:07 AM

BOTH of his, that nut Job didn't let a YM go in the deal did he????

dman · 26 March 2006, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

BOTH of his, that nut Job didn't let a YM go in the deal did he????

I don't know if he has a YM, but I don't think he did, I'll PM him and ask.

mailman · 26 March 2006, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I got the call ( not first on the list) but I will be heading the the AD later today.
Hopefully will have a new addition ( and of course pics) to follow tomorrow.
Unfortunately the wife got the call, so she knows about my trip.

Oh well, then, my daughter finds out, so I think there might be 3 new additions

At least my dtr's tastes are reasonable, she likes "funky" over quality, ( ie easier on my wallet)

That's awesome John

Please let us know how you made out

JJ Irani · 26 March 2006, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I got the call ( not first on the list) but I will be heading the the AD later today.
Hopefully will have a new addition ( and of course pics) to follow tomorrow.
Unfortunately the wife got the call, so she knows about my trip.

Oh well, then, my daughter finds out, so I think there might be 3 new additions

At least my dtr's tastes are reasonable, she likes "funky" over quality, ( ie easier on my wallet)

Good news, John....post pics later!

padi56 · 26 March 2006, 08:29 PM

well done John,look forward to pictures

Launch Mini · 27 March 2006, 04:15 AM

No chance for pictures yet.
By the time I got down there, the selection was limited.
They still had the 24 ( Ti submersible , just didn't do it for me), a 90 ( Luminor Power Reserve) was nice, but for me the dial was a bit cluttered ( with date, PR, and all the minute markers), a 189 ( special edition at $27,000) I think NOT. A couple bases and the one that yelled "take me home" was the 104 ( Luminor Auto on an Alligator strap)
This one got the unanimous vote from my family also.
Not quite what Daren managed to find, But I am truly happy.

mailman · 27 March 2006, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

No chance for pictures yet.
By the time I got down there, the selection was limited.
They still had the 24 ( Ti submersible , just didn't do it for me), a 90 ( Luminor Power Reserve) was nice, but for me the dial was a bit cluttered ( with date, PR, and all the minute markers), a 189 ( special edition at $27,000) I think NOT. A couple bases and the one that yelled "take me home" was the 104 ( Luminor Auto on an Alligator strap)
This one got the unanimous vote from my family also.
Not quite what Daren managed to find, But I am truly happy.

Yeah baby.

We want pics

C.J. · 27 March 2006, 07:43 AM

You go boy

I'll bet you're smiling from ear to ear

Congrats, Johnny

dman · 27 March 2006, 02:15 PM

Great choice John.

I am glad that you went with the one that smiled the most. Also, good thinking getting the female vote. You are smarter than most here.

Wear it with pride and PASSION.

dman · 27 March 2006, 04:42 PM

Menat to also ask you how you like the deployant? It is a beauty on that black croc my man, same combo I have on the 162.

Did you ask for a strap in lieu of a discount? You should have tried if not, you are a great customer to them.

Launch Mini · 27 March 2006, 12:22 PM

Here are a couple quickies. Only had a few minutes , so here goes, will try some better ones soon..

ignore the finger print

Rto · 27 March 2006, 12:28 PM

Really nice John! You might be very happy now!

mailman · 27 March 2006, 01:14 PM

That's a beauty John. Congrats my man

Launch Mini · 28 March 2006, 02:14 AM

Getting used to the deployant strap.
It seems backwards to me, I keep wanting to click the wrong side first.
I'm sure ,as with your two, pictures don't do it justice. The numbers & markers are outstanding .

dman · 28 March 2006, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Getting used to the deployant strap.
It seems backwards to me, I keep wanting to click the wrong side first.
I'm sure ,as with your two, pictures don't do it justice. The numbers & markers are outstanding .

LOL! I took me a spell to get used to also.

I do like it though, even though I have already switched to something a bit more casual.

Launch Mini · 28 March 2006, 03:22 AM

I am going to switch to the buckle also, I like it a bit better.
That was my freebie, One buckle, woo hoo.When they sell them all in 2 days, not much room for moving. However, they might have moved on that 2004 SE at $27,000. But it's only a 40mm and it doesn't look any better, IMO
Question. Can I put the buckle on my strap that is meant for the Deployant system? or do I need a diff strap too? I don't have the spare buckle yet, but it looks like the side of the strap where this would connect to is a bit longer, which would put the buckle off centre. I know the other side of the strap is also thinner.
I might keep the deployant on this one ( 104 ) as it does dress it up a bit, use the spare for the 113. That will be my "fun" watch to mess around with diff straps.

28 March 2006, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I am going to switch to the buckle also, I like it a bit better.
That was my freebie, One buckle, woo hoo.When they sell them all in 2 days, not much room for moving. However, they might have moved on that 2004 SE at $27,000. But it's only a 40mm and it doesn't look any better, IMO
Question. Can I put the buckle on my strap that is meant for the Deployant system? or do I need a diff strap too? I don't have the spare buckle yet, but it looks like the side of the strap where this would connect to is a bit longer, which would put the buckle off centre. I know the other side of the strap is also thinner.
I might keep the deployant on this one ( 104 ) as it does dress it up a bit, use the spare for the 113. That will be my "fun" watch to mess around with diff straps.

John, I'm no panny expert but I think the straps for deployment are different than the straps for the tange buckle. Daren will correct me if I'm wrong, but I remember reading on some panny forum that they were not compatible.

dman · 28 March 2006, 03:35 AM

You can use them, but I wouldn't recommend it mate. The strap is thinner and it will tend to crease the strap a little worse. But you can use it if you want.

If you want a great strap guy in Canada I can point you too him. A few guys here have used him and he is top notch and on the inexpensive side as far as straps go.

28 March 2006, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

You can use them, but I wouldn't recommend it mate. The strap is thinner and it will tend to crease the strap a little worse. But you can use it if you want.

If you want a great strap guy in Canada I can point you too him. A few guys here have used him and he is top notch and on the inexpensive side as far as straps go.

That would be Don who I think is in the Kitchener/Guelph (ontario) area. His site is:

http://www.homestead.com/rlx/DON6.html

Great guy, great products and prices and he offers excellent service.

dman · 28 March 2006, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

That would be Don who I think is in the Kitchener/Guelph (ontario) area. His site is:

http://www.homestead.com/rlx/DON6.html

Great guy, great products and prices and he offers excellent service.

I was actually talking about SteveToronto, he is a member here but posts mainly on TZOP and Panereh. He is just a great dude and his customer service is out of this world.

Don't get me wrong, Don Ginsler is a stud as well, but Steve has really come through for me with shipping and getting what I was looking for. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a Panerai strap.

28 March 2006, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

I was actually talking about SteveToronto, he is a member here but posts mainly on TZOP and Panereh. He is just a great dude and his customer service is out of this world.

Don't get me wrong, Don Ginsler is a stud as well, but Steve has really come through for me with shipping and getting what I was looking for. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a Panerai strap.

I didn't know about Steve at all. Does he have a web site?

Launch Mini · 28 March 2006, 09:35 AM

How many straps are you up to now??
Again, the sunny days here, finally, sunshine again, I cannot believe how bright these Pan's get when exposed to the sun. Until you see them, you can't describe how much they light up.

dman · 28 March 2006, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

How many straps are you up to now??
Again, the sunny days here, finally, sunshine again, I cannot believe how bright these Pan's get when exposed to the sun. Until you see them, you can't describe how much they light up.

They do glow like a torch mate!! I have actually sold off a few straps in the last week or so. But then I just got a few 26MM straps for the Rad today. Actually two of them were gifts from other Paneristi since it was my first Rad. How cool is that?

But I think I am in the neighborhood of 17 and an aftermarket bracelet.

I really only wear about 4 or 5 but like all the ones I currently have.

rolexchick · 28 March 2006, 01:39 PM

Nice!

Rockrolex · 29 March 2006, 12:01 AM

Very nice, John. You did well with that acquisition. Enjoy it and wear it well.

I would keep the deployment strap. Once you get used to it, you won't want to bother with the tang anymore.

dman · 29 March 2006, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Very nice, John. You did well with that acquisition. Enjoy it and wear it well.

I would keep the deployment strap. Once you get used to it, you won't want to bother with the tang anymore.

I love the look of the Tang on a Panerai but I am really digging the deployant on the 162.

Launch Mini · 29 March 2006, 02:08 AM

The straps are so easy to change now, with the extra tang/buckle, I can switch 3 straps between the 2 watches in no time now

It changes the look quite a lot.
Guess there will be more straps in my future.
Oh, I had barely got the new watch home & had the strap off, my wifes was WTF are you doing???

BUT, my pet peeve is that extra loop to hold the excess strap down. Either my wrist is small ( I don't think so , as the leather straps are in the centre & my Rolex was fine right out of the box) or they put that thing on just to annoy people.

26 March 2006, 07:43 AM	#1
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	New Pannie shipment has arrived... I got the call ( not first on the list) but I will be heading the the AD later today. Hopefully will have a new addition ( and of course pics) to follow tomorrow. Unfortunately the wife got the call, so she knows about my trip. Oh well, then, my daughter finds out, so I think there might be 3 new additions At least my dtr's tastes are reasonable, she likes "funky" over quality, ( ie easier on my wallet) __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

26 March 2006, 07:53 AM	#2
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Good luck __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

26 March 2006, 07:59 AM	#3
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Oh yeah baby!! Speaking of Pannies, I know a guy who traded both of his for two different ones, what a nutjob. But I am sure he will post pics later tonight. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

26 March 2006, 08:07 AM	#4
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	BOTH of his, that nut Job didn't let a YM go in the deal did he???? __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

26 March 2006, 08:29 PM	#8
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,059	well done John,look forward to pictures __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

27 March 2006, 04:15 AM	#9
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	No chance for pictures yet. By the time I got down there, the selection was limited. They still had the 24 ( Ti submersible , just didn't do it for me), a 90 ( Luminor Power Reserve) was nice, but for me the dial was a bit cluttered ( with date, PR, and all the minute markers), a 189 ( special edition at $27,000) I think NOT. A couple bases and the one that yelled "take me home" was the 104 ( Luminor Auto on an Alligator strap) This one got the unanimous vote from my family also. Not quite what Daren managed to find, But I am truly happy. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

27 March 2006, 07:43 AM	#11
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	You go boy I'll bet you're smiling from ear to ear Congrats, Johnny __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

27 March 2006, 02:15 PM	#12
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Great choice John. I am glad that you went with the one that smiled the most. Also, good thinking getting the female vote. You are smarter than most here. Wear it with pride and PASSION. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

27 March 2006, 04:42 PM	#13
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Menat to also ask you how you like the deployant? It is a beauty on that black croc my man, same combo I have on the 162. Did you ask for a strap in lieu of a discount? You should have tried if not, you are a great customer to them. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

27 March 2006, 12:22 PM	#14
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Here are a couple quickies. Only had a few minutes , so here goes, will try some better ones soon.. ignore the finger print __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

27 March 2006, 12:28 PM	#15
Rto "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Renato T. Location: Sunny Florida Watch: FPJ-AP-PP-Rolex Posts: 538	Really nice John! You might be very happy now!

27 March 2006, 01:14 PM	#16
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	That's a beauty John. Congrats my man __________________ JJ

28 March 2006, 02:14 AM	#17
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Getting used to the deployant strap. It seems backwards to me, I keep wanting to click the wrong side first. I'm sure ,as with your two, pictures don't do it justice. The numbers & markers are outstanding . __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

28 March 2006, 03:22 AM	#19
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	I am going to switch to the buckle also, I like it a bit better. That was my freebie, One buckle, woo hoo.When they sell them all in 2 days, not much room for moving. However, they might have moved on that 2004 SE at $27,000. But it's only a 40mm and it doesn't look any better, IMO Question. Can I put the buckle on my strap that is meant for the Deployant system? or do I need a diff strap too? I don't have the spare buckle yet, but it looks like the side of the strap where this would connect to is a bit longer, which would put the buckle off centre. I know the other side of the strap is also thinner. I might keep the deployant on this one ( 104 ) as it does dress it up a bit, use the spare for the 113. That will be my "fun" watch to mess around with diff straps. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

28 March 2006, 03:35 AM	#21
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	You can use them, but I wouldn't recommend it mate. The strap is thinner and it will tend to crease the strap a little worse. But you can use it if you want. If you want a great strap guy in Canada I can point you too him. A few guys here have used him and he is top notch and on the inexpensive side as far as straps go. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

28 March 2006, 09:35 AM	#25
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	How many straps are you up to now?? Again, the sunny days here, finally, sunshine again, I cannot believe how bright these Pan's get when exposed to the sun. Until you see them, you can't describe how much they light up. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

28 March 2006, 01:39 PM	#27
rolexchick Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Catie Location: new york Posts: 336	Nice!

29 March 2006, 12:01 AM	#28
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,966	Very nice, John. You did well with that acquisition. Enjoy it and wear it well. I would keep the deployment strap. Once you get used to it, you won't want to bother with the tang anymore. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

29 March 2006, 02:08 AM	#30
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	The straps are so easy to change now, with the extra tang/buckle, I can switch 3 straps between the 2 watches in no time now It changes the look quite a lot. Guess there will be more straps in my future. Oh, I had barely got the new watch home & had the strap off, my wifes was WTF are you doing??? BUT, my pet peeve is that extra loop to hold the excess strap down. Either my wrist is small ( I don't think so , as the leather straps are in the centre & my Rolex was fine right out of the box) or they put that thing on just to annoy people. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

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