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EvEr34 · 4 October 2007, 10:01 AM

Finally managed to strike a deal on this baby late this afternoon. Here's a bit of history on the watch if your interested. (text copied from elsewhere) There is also a nice box of which I don't have any pics.

What makes this watch so rare is that it was made in a special Micro edition of only 20 individually numbered watches. Each watch was made with a special edition strap, individually numbered to match each watch, and the strap is made from specially aged vintage leather. Also, the set is complemented with a leather belt which is adjustable and will fit up to a 42 inch waist from the same aged leather. IF that isn't enough, the set even comes with a special leather carry case to hold the watch, extra straps and a screwdriver. Oh and don't forget about the special 10 pound coffee table book with details the exploits of the oX Mas flotilla special force divers, the original underwater demolition teams of WW I and WW II. This is a rare, seldom seen special edition set that is nearly impossible to find......

JAD3703 · 4 October 2007, 10:08 AM

Mike,

Congratulations on pulling the trigger on this beauty. Great call on acquiring such a rare and beautiful looking watch.

James

Robb · 4 October 2007, 10:09 AM

Congrats Mike!!! It looks great!

EvEr34 · 4 October 2007, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JAD3703

Mike,

Congratulations on pulling the trigger on this beauty. Great call on acquiring such a rare and beautiful looking watch.

James

Thanks

Was a long day. These Pam dealers are not to open to any dealing, but I managed to get it at price I was comfortable with.

JAD3703 · 4 October 2007, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by EvEr34

Thanks

Was a long day. These Pam dealers are not to open to any dealing, but I managed to get it at price I was comfortable with.

Yep, I hear you. Panerai is experiencing more demand than the number of watches they can produce, which is a win-win for them. They very actively control the number of ADs by region, etc. And they rigidly control the price model for all of their lines.

And they make some truly beautiful looking watches.

Congrats again, Mike! Looking forward to seeing some real-time / proud owner pics. And taking a look at it over a coffee one day down in the capital.

James

Tools · 4 October 2007, 10:46 AM

Nice....

EvEr34 · 4 October 2007, 11:59 AM

Thanks guys.!! can't wait

roadcarver · 4 October 2007, 12:01 PM

Ever34, good stuff. Did you get it from Louis black?

EvEr34 · 4 October 2007, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by roadcarver

Ever34, good stuff. Did you get it from Louis black?

No...unfortunately they did not really have anything I wanted. Was really looking for something limited in numbers. And hey you can't beat #16 out of 20. Well you could if you had 01 but you know what I mean

leopardprey · 4 October 2007, 03:08 PM

That is super nice Mike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrads on a great watch to wear!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have any photos of the Coffee Table book?

Lol-x · 4 October 2007, 03:14 PM

Congrats Mike, I like

Ronnie Rolex · 4 October 2007, 04:13 PM

Beautiful!

EvEr34 · 4 October 2007, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by leopardprey

That is super nice Mike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrads on a great watch to wear!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have any photos of the Coffee Table book?

Not like i'll be able to read it but....

SPACE-DWELLER · 4 October 2007, 08:39 PM

Way to go, Mike!

Congrats!

I look forward to seeing that beauty on your wrist!

frostie · 4 October 2007, 11:14 PM

Congrats

cjj14u · 4 October 2007, 11:42 PM

Great looking piece!!

Teofilo · 5 October 2007, 09:06 AM

Fantastic watch Mike............really starting to love Panerai !

EvEr34 · 5 October 2007, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Teofilo

Fantastic watch Mike............really starting to love Panerai !

Thanks...it's on it's way should be here tomorow if customs don't hold it too long

EvEr34 · 5 October 2007, 11:40 PM

The PAM has landed. Woooo hooooo!! Gonna be in my hands sometime this afternoon. I have to wait till next week for the box and goodies as they were shipped separately

Robb · 6 October 2007, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by EvEr34

The PAM has landed. Woooo hooooo!! Gonna be in my hands sometime this afternoon. I have to wait till next week for the box and goodies as they were shipped separately

Good to hear Mike. Cant wait to see it!!!

Welshwatchman · 6 October 2007, 05:57 AM

Congrats Mike !

It was certainly worth the effort and just think of all the fun you will be able to have with strap changes.

It might even be worth storing the original straps for future investment protection.

EvEr34 · 6 October 2007, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Congrats Mike !

It was certainly worth the effort and just think of all the fun you will be able to have with strap changes.

It might even be worth storing the original straps for future investment protection.

Definitely storing the numbered strap away.

4 October 2007, 10:08 AM	#2
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4 October 2007, 12:01 PM	#8
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Ever34, good stuff. Did you get it from Louis black? __________________ I'm just a cook...

4 October 2007, 08:39 PM	#14
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Way to go, Mike! Congrats! I look forward to seeing that beauty on your wrist! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

6 October 2007, 05:57 AM	#21
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Congrats Mike ! It was certainly worth the effort and just think of all the fun you will be able to have with strap changes. It might even be worth storing the original straps for future investment protection. __________________ ..33

4 October 2007, 10:01 AM	#1
EvEr34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,909	Spent most of the day on the phone trying to get a deal done on this..... Finally managed to strike a deal on this baby late this afternoon. Here's a bit of history on the watch if your interested. (text copied from elsewhere) There is also a nice box of which I don't have any pics. What makes this watch so rare is that it was made in a special Micro edition of only 20 individually numbered watches. Each watch was made with a special edition strap, individually numbered to match each watch, and the strap is made from specially aged vintage leather. Also, the set is complemented with a leather belt which is adjustable and will fit up to a 42 inch waist from the same aged leather. IF that isn't enough, the set even comes with a special leather carry case to hold the watch, extra straps and a screwdriver. Oh and don't forget about the special 10 pound coffee table book with details the exploits of the oX Mas flotilla special force divers, the original underwater demolition teams of WW I and WW II. This is a rare, seldom seen special edition set that is nearly impossible to find...... Attached Images

4 October 2007, 10:46 AM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Nice....

4 October 2007, 11:59 AM	#7
EvEr34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,909	Thanks guys.!! can't wait

4 October 2007, 03:08 PM	#10
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	That is super nice Mike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrads on a great watch to wear!!!!!!!!!!!! Have any photos of the Coffee Table book?

4 October 2007, 03:14 PM	#11
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Congrats Mike, I like

4 October 2007, 04:13 PM	#12
Ronnie Rolex Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Man. Bch., CA USA Watch: SS-P YM Posts: 679	Beautiful!

4 October 2007, 11:14 PM	#15
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Congrats

4 October 2007, 11:42 PM	#16
cjj14u Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: TN Watch: 98 Explorer II Posts: 136	Great looking piece!!

5 October 2007, 09:06 AM	#17
Teofilo Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: East Anglia Watch: 14060M,16710 PEPSI Posts: 923	Fantastic watch Mike............really starting to love Panerai !

5 October 2007, 11:40 PM	#19
EvEr34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,909	The PAM has landed. Woooo hooooo!! Gonna be in my hands sometime this afternoon. I have to wait till next week for the box and goodies as they were shipped separately

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