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Launch Mini · 18 October 2006, 07:12 AM

You guys all know I like my Panerai's.
Well, Cindy ( my wife ), also has her 40 mm white dial auto, with 4 straps so far.
She is left handed.
For years we have been looking for a "left handed" watch for her.
Well my AD calls me to let me know the 219 arrived this afternoon and I can drop by and pick it up, if I want.

Do I just buy it & suprise her or talk this one over & see if she wants another Pannie for her collection?

For the kicker, there is only a production of 200 units of this watch/year.
It is a black dial, base with cut out numbers. Very sweet watch.

C.J. · 18 October 2006, 07:16 AM

Tough call

Does Cindy want another Panny? Especially one at 44mm?

Launch Mini · 18 October 2006, 07:22 AM

She used to wear my "ghost" all the time, until she got her 40 mm.

mike · 18 October 2006, 07:40 AM

Heck I'd buy it!

She'll love it!
OK..maybe I'm not the best person to give advice.

dman · 18 October 2006, 07:50 AM

Buy it, save it and give it too her for Christmas.

I used to own one of those, LOL!

18 October 2006, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

Buy it, save it and give it too her for Christmas.

I used to own one of those, LOL!

Is there one that you haven't owned?

dman · 18 October 2006, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

Is there one that you haven't owned?

A few, but I am working on those.

18 October 2006, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

A few, but I am working on those.

Launch Mini · 18 October 2006, 07:58 AM

You know me better than that, You really think I could just leave the box unopened for the next 69 days.
I can't even buy christmas presents in Dec & wait.

dman · 18 October 2006, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

You know me better than that, You really think I could just leave the box unopened for the next 69 days.
I can't even buy christmas presents in Dec & wait.

Hey dude, it is her present, give her the option!!

astcell · 18 October 2006, 08:05 AM

wrap it up and say it is a gift she can open in 69 days, but if she opens it now she can "count the seconds" until the time, hint hint! :>

Launch Mini · 18 October 2006, 08:16 AM

Small problem on "count the seconds".

This one is like my Radiomir. NO seconds hand.

Otis · 18 October 2006, 08:18 AM

DO IT!!! DO IT!!!!!

Oh, I think I forgot to say..... DO IT!

That's just what the world needs. More women wearing large men's watches. So, if you can do your part to make the world a better place I really encourage it!

mailman · 18 October 2006, 09:34 AM

Do it. Just think of how you'll benefit from it

Launch Mini · 18 October 2006, 10:40 AM

Called the AD, put it on hold.
I will make the trip at lunch tomorrow.

Rto · 18 October 2006, 10:43 AM

Go for it, John! It is going to be a nice surprise!

amanda · 18 October 2006, 11:50 AM

One of only 200 made a year, I say go for it... you wont see to many opportunities to acquire another any time soon.

Rockrolex · 18 October 2006, 11:54 AM

Let me join the chorus and say Go for it, John. Who knows when the opportunity will present itself again.

If she doesn't want it, I would think there's a market for it out there in the Panerai universe.

Launch Mini · 18 October 2006, 12:02 PM

I've already checked the secondary market, Would have no problem moving it.
I have a very good feeling she will love it, so not likely it will be sold.
How do I sneak this one to Toronto at the beginning of next month? LOL

Rockrolex · 18 October 2006, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I've already checked the secondary market, Would have no problem moving it.
I have a very good feeling she will love it, so not likely it will be sold.
How do I sneak this one to Toronto at the beginning of next month? LOL

Don't give it to her until you get back from TO.

Why do I have to do all the thinking around this place.

JJ Irani · 18 October 2006, 04:44 PM

Do it, John. Tell her you'll wind the watch for her!!

Launch Mini · 19 October 2006, 07:18 AM

The eagle has landed. Hopefully pictures to follow.
It is really wierd to see a watch with the crown on the "wrong" side.

19 October 2006, 07:59 AM

Beauty! Can't wait to see the pics, eh?!

C.J. · 19 October 2006, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

The eagle has landed. Hopefully pictures to follow.
It is really wierd to see a watch with the crown on the "wrong" side.

You go boy

She's going to love it

madformac · 19 October 2006, 09:47 AM

Go for it. It would make a great xmas gift.

Just remember.. A Panerai is for life, not just for Christmas

After 2 months with my 104 I lost my strap virginity today. Got a tan Greg strap this morning in the post.

Launch Mini · 19 October 2006, 10:57 AM

I know what you mean about the straps. I was pretty static for a while, now the bug has caught me. I am drooling over some of those straps out there. Love Atomics Gabo.
Wife has more strap options than I do already

mailman · 19 October 2006, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Wife has more strap options than I do already

Is there something you're hiding from us John?

BTW, congrats on the watch.

19 October 2006, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by madformac

Go for it. It would make a great xmas gift.

Just remember.. A Panerai is for life, not just for Christmas

After 2 months with my 104 I lost my strap virginity today. Got a tan Greg strap this morning in the post.

Greg makes a beautiful strap. Which one did you get and where are the pix?

madformac · 20 October 2006, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Greg makes a beautiful strap. Which one did you get and where are the pix?

I got the tan unstitched strap John.

I love the simplicity of the look and also the single keeper. After getting used to wearing the PAM gator strap on a deployant this thing is huge! I love it though. Those pre V buckles are massive.

I must say thanks to Simon on Paneristi because he sold this to me for the proceeds to go to a UK childrens hospital which I was more than happy to donate to.

I'll try and get some pics later tonight..

18 October 2006, 07:12 AM	#1
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Dilema??? You guys all know I like my Panerai's. Well, Cindy ( my wife ), also has her 40 mm white dial auto, with 4 straps so far. She is left handed. For years we have been looking for a "left handed" watch for her. Well my AD calls me to let me know the 219 arrived this afternoon and I can drop by and pick it up, if I want. Do I just buy it & suprise her or talk this one over & see if she wants another Pannie for her collection? For the kicker, there is only a production of 200 units of this watch/year. It is a black dial, base with cut out numbers. Very sweet watch. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

18 October 2006, 07:16 AM	#2
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Tough call Does Cindy want another Panny? Especially one at 44mm? __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

18 October 2006, 07:22 AM	#3
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	She used to wear my "ghost" all the time, until she got her 40 mm. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

18 October 2006, 07:50 AM	#5
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Buy it, save it and give it too her for Christmas. I used to own one of those, LOL! __________________ 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.

18 October 2006, 07:58 AM	#9
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	You know me better than that, You really think I could just leave the box unopened for the next 69 days. I can't even buy christmas presents in Dec & wait. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

18 October 2006, 07:40 AM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Heck I'd buy it! She'll love it! OK..maybe I'm not the best person to give advice.

18 October 2006, 08:05 AM	#11
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	wrap it up and say it is a gift she can open in 69 days, but if she opens it now she can "count the seconds" until the time, hint hint! :>

18 October 2006, 08:16 AM	#12
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Small problem on "count the seconds". This one is like my Radiomir. NO seconds hand. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

18 October 2006, 08:18 AM	#13
Otis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Urs Location: QLD AU Watch: Omega x 2 Posts: 2,046	DO IT!!! DO IT!!!!! Oh, I think I forgot to say..... DO IT! That's just what the world needs. More women wearing large men's watches. So, if you can do your part to make the world a better place I really encourage it! __________________ Rock the Casbah!

18 October 2006, 09:34 AM	#14
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Do it. Just think of how you'll benefit from it __________________ JJ

18 October 2006, 10:40 AM	#15
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Called the AD, put it on hold. I will make the trip at lunch tomorrow. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

18 October 2006, 10:43 AM	#16
Rto "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Renato T. Location: Sunny Florida Watch: FPJ-AP-PP-Rolex Posts: 538	Go for it, John! It is going to be a nice surprise!

18 October 2006, 11:50 AM	#17
amanda Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,380	One of only 200 made a year, I say go for it... you wont see to many opportunities to acquire another any time soon.

18 October 2006, 11:54 AM	#18
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	Let me join the chorus and say Go for it, John. Who knows when the opportunity will present itself again. If she doesn't want it, I would think there's a market for it out there in the Panerai universe. __________________ 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

18 October 2006, 12:02 PM	#19
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	I've already checked the secondary market, Would have no problem moving it. I have a very good feeling she will love it, so not likely it will be sold. How do I sneak this one to Toronto at the beginning of next month? LOL __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

18 October 2006, 04:44 PM	#21
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Do it, John. Tell her you'll wind the watch for her!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

19 October 2006, 07:18 AM	#22
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	The eagle has landed. Hopefully pictures to follow. It is really wierd to see a watch with the crown on the "wrong" side. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

19 October 2006, 07:59 AM	#23
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Beauty! Can't wait to see the pics, eh?!

19 October 2006, 09:47 AM	#25
madformac "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Justin Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 708	Go for it. It would make a great xmas gift. Just remember.. A Panerai is for life, not just for Christmas After 2 months with my 104 I lost my strap virginity today. Got a tan Greg strap this morning in the post.

19 October 2006, 10:57 AM	#26
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	I know what you mean about the straps. I was pretty static for a while, now the bug has caught me. I am drooling over some of those straps out there. Love Atomics Gabo. Wife has more strap options than I do already __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

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