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Old 22 January 2012, 01:53 AM   #1
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Old 22 January 2012, 01:55 AM   #2
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I was wondering! Nice entrance back Chris!
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Old 22 January 2012, 01:57 AM   #3
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Old 22 January 2012, 02:00 AM   #4
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How does it feel, Chris?? That piece has brought many people back to the table. IMHO you can start and end your PAM collection with the 372. Welcome back!!
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Old 22 January 2012, 02:07 AM   #5
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Great watch Chris and looks good on you. Isn't that strap something special...
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Old 22 January 2012, 02:14 AM   #6
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How does it feel, Chris?? That piece has brought many people back to the table. IMHO you can start and end your PAM collection with the 372. Welcome back!!
Thank you ! It feels simply wonderful. For years we have been begging for a 47mm 1950 Base Luminor manualwind....and finally they produced it and even better,it is not in such limited numbers that it is unobtainable for most.Thats how it should be !!
If you have the hard earned money and want a 372,you should be able to get it !! Panerai is supposed to be enjoyed on the wrist,it is NOT supposed to be enjoyed via a picture,on a computer screen, on someones wrist who happens to be well connected.

This brings me to the point of boutique only models.No problem with Shangai or Beverley Hills or New York editions,BUT a 448 or 449 should be delivered to the ADs who helped to place Panerai on the map too.These should not be boutique only !!
Then,look at the new release 47mm rosegold Radiomir.Have been looking out for that for ages,BUT 100 only and boutique only !!
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Old 22 January 2012, 02:16 AM   #7
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As always,the strap is a bit short for my liking
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Old 22 January 2012, 02:33 AM   #8
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Old 22 January 2012, 03:20 AM   #9
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Super shots and the 372 fits your wrist perfect!

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Old 22 January 2012, 03:31 AM   #10
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Old 22 January 2012, 03:31 AM   #11
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Great watch, great pics !!! Big Congrats
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Old 22 January 2012, 03:46 AM   #12
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congrats!!! 372 sure is a keeper!!
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Old 22 January 2012, 04:23 AM   #13
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Thank you Gentlemen !Beige on the dial is beautiful,lovely domed shape of the glass,polished case etc.etc. !
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Old 22 January 2012, 04:24 AM   #14
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That 372 is beautiful...congrats
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Old 22 January 2012, 04:33 AM   #15
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Old 22 January 2012, 04:57 AM   #16
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Welcome back in style Chris!
the 372 is perfect for you! wear it in best of health..
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Old 22 January 2012, 05:36 AM   #17
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Old 22 January 2012, 06:04 AM   #18
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One of the best ever regular prodution pieces from Panerai. Thanks !!
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Old 22 January 2012, 08:10 AM   #19
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Old 22 January 2012, 11:13 AM   #20
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Welcome back Chris. Last I read you were eating chicken breast 5 times a day in preparation for the BB contest...

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Old 22 January 2012, 01:13 PM   #21
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Thanks !!

It was 6 times a day !! My wife and I have a training session with IFBB Pro and 4 times Mr Olympia contender Francis Benfatto this morning.7:30AM. 104 will go with.

372,422,424,425... I really like what Panerai are producing.2011 and 2012 have been excellent years.
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Old 22 January 2012, 03:12 PM   #22
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Old 22 January 2012, 06:35 PM   #23
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Oh yeah!!!!!! Great watch that you wear well (lucky you). Enjoy and welcome back.
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Old 22 January 2012, 09:53 PM   #24
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Old 22 January 2012, 10:22 PM   #25
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Nice one Neef.

Eventually you will find yourself ALL the way back.
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Old 22 January 2012, 11:14 PM   #26
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Old 22 January 2012, 11:48 PM   #27
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Very nice Chris, Congrats.
Eddie,it depends.I really like the way Panerai and Omega have been heading the past two years.Rolex still has the edge quality wise,but the little 40mil sporties ?? Nope,wont look in that direction again ! Love the DSSD though !!
Panerai have grown immensely popular and are selling quite few watches,they must however keep a keen eye out for quality control.....if they have too many comebacks like on some three days,early 8-days and the boutique special edition with the unfinished rough movement .....well,then they will shoot themselves in the foot.Anyone paying at the pricepoint,expects a certain level of quality.Panerai stylingwise ?? Well,they are PRETTY COOL !!! I think the 372 is just marvelous !!
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Old 24 January 2012, 12:29 AM   #28
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Old 24 January 2012, 04:18 AM   #29
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IMO,honest and unbiased,of course..."The 2 day ownership verdict on the 372":

If you are in the market for a PAM(Even if your not too !!) and you have the funds burning holes in your pocket ( or even if you dont)and your favourite dealer is kind enough to pick YOU from the list of anxious hopefulls and you think you may have thought about the 372 at some time or another,even if it was for only 0.1seconds and you are wondering if your wrist is large enough or not ......its all time wasting !!!! GET IT !!!

The 372 is brilliant !!
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IMO,honest and unbiased,of course..."The 2 day ownership verdict on the 372":

If you are in the market for a PAM(Even if your not too !!) and you have the funds burning holes in your pocket ( or even if you dont)and your favourite dealer is kind enough to pick YOU from the list of anxious hopefulls and you think you may have thought about the 372 at some time or another,even if it was for only 0.1seconds and you are wondering if your wrist is large enough or not ......its all time wasting !!!! GET IT !!!

The 372 is brilliant !!
It looks like such a nice watch, There just does not seem like they want to ship any to Canada for some reson.
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