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Old 16 August 2009, 01:10 PM   #1
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Have A look at this pic

i have always been curious what billy joel has worn
i know in the 80;s he had on a datejust

but for about 5 years in the 90;s here wore this watch
isnt this an explorer 2

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Old 16 August 2009, 01:20 PM   #2
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ummmm too big for an explorer...maybe a pannie???
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Old 16 August 2009, 01:39 PM   #3
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He looks like a stoner in that photo LOL
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Old 16 August 2009, 01:41 PM   #4
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no clue about watch?
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Old 16 August 2009, 01:48 PM   #5
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ummmm too big for an explorer...maybe a pannie???
A Panerai in the 80s...???
Even Panerais mother did not know Panerai in the 80s..

Only a very very small circle of Italian and English collectors
all going after the Panerai/Rolex deal.
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Old 16 August 2009, 01:56 PM   #6
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I'd say it looks like an Explorer II also.
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Old 16 August 2009, 01:59 PM   #7
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im 99.9 sure it is
he wore it or years
he sails alot
not exactly the watch for that
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Old 16 August 2009, 03:26 PM   #8
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anyone have any idea
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Old 16 August 2009, 04:02 PM   #9
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Old 16 August 2009, 04:03 PM   #10
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so explorer it is
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Old 18 August 2009, 12:10 PM   #11
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so is it an explorer 2
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Old 18 August 2009, 12:14 PM   #12
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Its Billie Joel praying to God that Christie Brinkley comes back.
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Old 18 August 2009, 12:21 PM   #13
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