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Old 28 December 2008, 01:53 AM   #1
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1st Panerai

I just received my first Panerai from my wife for my 30th birthday. I was torn between keeping it and getting a DSSD, but in the end, I decided to get both. I love this 243. The more and more I look at it, I keep wondering if I am going to even get a DSSD, but I'll wait till it gets to my AD.
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Old 28 December 2008, 02:06 AM   #2
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The 243 is an awesome watch. Enjoy it!
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Old 28 December 2008, 03:44 AM   #3
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Very nice gift from your wife !!

Congrats on the 243 !!

Welcome to the Paneristi world

Now, with so man Panerai models to still explore,why even consider the "Original Patended and Inscribed Helium Escape ... blah blah " ????

Panerai is soooooooooo much more fun !!!!
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Old 28 December 2008, 03:47 AM   #4
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Love Panerai BUT I just do not like the submersible ones for some reason.

I have the DSSD and LOVE it!

Regardless you are VERY lucky to have a wife to buy you such a beautiful present and there is no way you should return it! Wear it in good health and get the DSSD when finances allow if you still have the itch
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Old 28 December 2008, 03:54 AM   #5
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243 is on my short list.
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Old 28 December 2008, 05:47 AM   #6
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I was in an AD over Christmas and they had a 243. I am not a huge fan of the submersible. However, it was very cool to see in person. Congrats!
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Old 28 December 2008, 10:37 AM   #7
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Congrats. Another one I've been considering.
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Old 28 December 2008, 10:53 AM   #8
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Congrats on the nice watch!
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Old 28 December 2008, 03:55 PM   #9
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Skaaaaadoush!!!!!

Loving the 243. A 24 is on my short list right now. So nice of a 243 you have there!


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Old 28 December 2008, 03:59 PM   #10
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Very nice, wear it with pride and PASSION!
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Old 10 January 2009, 10:20 PM   #11
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Huge Congrats!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!
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Old 11 January 2009, 12:14 AM   #12
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Beautiful. And, dare I say it on a Rolex forum, a far cooler watch IMHO than the DSSD.
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Old 11 January 2009, 12:23 AM   #13
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Beautiful. And, dare I say it on a Rolex forum, a far cooler watch IMHO than the DSSD.
You already said.
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