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dr3ziz · 6 January 2013, 01:52 AM

Congrats ,,, love it !!!

show us some wrist pics

HDHNTER · 6 January 2013, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by PanosI

Allen, are you gonna moded ala Mik ?

Mik has a set of gold hands on order for me. No plans to have them installed anytime soon though, just want to have the option available.

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HDHNTER · 6 January 2013, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by dr3ziz

Congrats ,,, love it !!!

show us some wrist pics

It will be early next week before wrist pics are posted, waiting on the correctly sized screwdriver to arrive so I can change straps.

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apeogre · 6 January 2013, 04:23 AM

How hard was it to get the gold hands?

HDHNTER · 6 January 2013, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by apeogre

How hard was it to get the gold hands?

Easy only because Mik had previously already done the legwork to find a source.

PanosI · 6 January 2013, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by HDHNTER

Mik has a set of gold hands on order for me. No plans to have them installed anytime soon though, just want to have the option available.

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Wanna bet that they will be installed in less than a month from their arrival ?

HDHNTER · 6 January 2013, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by PanosI

Wanna bet that they will be installed in less than a month from their arrival ?

The black hands are a nice change from my 312's & 372's, might just keep it as is. I'm hoping a 47mm base Rad equivalent of the 372..... basically an in-house 232 with exhibition back & plexi will become an option soon.

mfer · 6 January 2013, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by HDHNTER

The black hands are a nice change from my 312's & 372's, might just keep it as is. I'm hoping a 47mm base Rad equivalent of the 372..... basically an in-house 232 with exhibition back & plexi will become an option soon.

I think it is only a matter of time. That said, it still won't be a thin and sexy 232!!! ;-)

HDHNTER · 6 January 2013, 10:46 AM

Agreed, I love the 232 but couldn't pass up on the 210's price. That & I figured 45mm would be a better call for a watch intended for wear with a suit. Also, my gut tells me $4500 BNIB 210's are going to be a thing of the past very soon. A 47mm gold handed Rad WILL be mine eventually though.

HDHNTER · 8 January 2013, 03:27 AM

I have quickly learned that Rad strap changes take a bit of time & patience so I will not be doing a trial fit for each of my 26mm ammo straps. Would love to hear opinions on which would be the best combo.

HDHNTER · 8 January 2013, 03:29 AM

Group shot, all Panerai these days... for the first time since getting into watches back in 07 I now find myself Rolexless & I can honestly say... I don't miss any of them at all.

PanosI · 8 January 2013, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by HDHNTER

I have quickly learned that Rad strap changes take a bit of time & patience so I will not be doing a trial fit for each of my 26mm ammo straps. Would love to hear opinions on which would be the best combo.

Great collection of straps and watches, Allen

And a good strong transparent tape must be your first tool because safety always comes first.

From the above pic i would go with the third from the right first and the 74 second.

I also think that the 210 is for more dress up situations and i would looking for some crazy nice crocs from ABP.

HDHNTER · 8 January 2013, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by PanosI

Great collection of straps and watches, Allen

And a good strong transparent tape must be your first tool because safety always comes first.

From the above pic i would go with the third from the right first and the 74 second.

I also think that the 210 is for more dress up situations and i would looking for some crazy nice crocs from ABP.

Thanks Panos! I opted for the 210 so I would have a PAM for dress up situations & ABP will definitely hear from me in the near future.

Sure is nice to have ammo options that look great as well though.

PanosI · 8 January 2013, 06:09 AM

It's always nice to have options !! I also think that 210 goes better with the more refined versions of the ammo straps

TSW · 8 January 2013, 06:15 AM

Congrats!

mfer · 8 January 2013, 07:15 AM

They all look good on that 210.

You'll get a hang of the strap change. Best advice I have is a solid but pliable work surface. You can get fancy and get an official one from Panerai, but I find a board with a piece of leather/suede wrapped over it is perfect.

The board is stiff and strong and the leather adds some give so you can lightly push the watch down so it doesn't have a chance to move. I'd bet most scratches come from the domed chrysal sliding around and causing the screwdriver to slip. Not the screwdriver itself slipping. Hope that makes sense.

HDHNTER · 8 January 2013, 08:01 AM

Good info, thanks Mik.

masterserg · 8 January 2013, 09:54 AM

Love your collection Allen!

HDHNTER · 9 January 2013, 08:29 AM

Thanks Serg!
Not my best wrist-shot but the little guy in the back makes up for it. Wearing a Codman Ammo in this pic.

On a Kostas Ammo in this one.

toulouse · 9 January 2013, 01:31 PM

You guys are making me want to buy a rad now.

Z-Sub · 9 January 2013, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by HDHNTER

Group shot, all Panerai these days... for the first time since getting into watches back in 07 I now find myself Rolexless & I can honestly say... I don't miss any of them at all.

way cool there Allen. what a collection!

HDHNTER · 14 January 2013, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Z-Sub

way cool there Allen. what a collection!

Thanks! Tried on the GSD Gustav today.... very happy with the results.

eric23 · 15 January 2013, 11:46 AM

Nice! Congrats!

jvo300 · 15 January 2013, 12:28 PM

Love the photos of the different combos. Keep them coming and thanks for sharing!

HDHNTER · 16 January 2013, 06:53 AM

Thanks!

GSD Gustav

Kostas wrist shot

skyedog · 16 January 2013, 07:13 AM

huge congrats!! wear it in good health!

8 January 2013, 06:15 AM	#45
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Congrats! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

8 January 2013, 07:15 AM	#46
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	They all look good on that 210. You'll get a hang of the strap change. Best advice I have is a solid but pliable work surface. You can get fancy and get an official one from Panerai, but I find a board with a piece of leather/suede wrapped over it is perfect. The board is stiff and strong and the leather adds some give so you can lightly push the watch down so it doesn't have a chance to move. I'd bet most scratches come from the domed chrysal sliding around and causing the screwdriver to slip. Not the screwdriver itself slipping. Hope that makes sense. __________________ member#3242

8 January 2013, 09:54 AM	#48
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Love your collection Allen! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

6 January 2013, 01:52 AM	#31
dr3ziz "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Aziz Location: London/kuwait Posts: 912	Congrats ,,, love it !!! show us some wrist pics

6 January 2013, 04:23 AM	#34
apeogre "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: No Clue Posts: 586	How hard was it to get the gold hands?

6 January 2013, 10:46 AM	#39
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	Agreed, I love the 232 but couldn't pass up on the 210's price. That & I figured 45mm would be a better call for a watch intended for wear with a suit. Also, my gut tells me $4500 BNIB 210's are going to be a thing of the past very soon. A 47mm gold handed Rad WILL be mine eventually though.

8 January 2013, 03:27 AM	#40
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	I have quickly learned that Rad strap changes take a bit of time & patience so I will not be doing a trial fit for each of my 26mm ammo straps. Would love to hear opinions on which would be the best combo.

8 January 2013, 03:29 AM	#41
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	Group shot, all Panerai these days... for the first time since getting into watches back in 07 I now find myself Rolexless & I can honestly say... I don't miss any of them at all.

8 January 2013, 06:09 AM	#44
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	It's always nice to have options !! I also think that 210 goes better with the more refined versions of the ammo straps

8 January 2013, 08:01 AM	#47
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	Good info, thanks Mik.

9 January 2013, 08:29 AM	#49
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	Thanks Serg! Not my best wrist-shot but the little guy in the back makes up for it. Wearing a Codman Ammo in this pic. On a Kostas Ammo in this one.

9 January 2013, 01:31 PM	#50
toulouse Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Tony Location: USA Watch: 210, GMT2C Posts: 499	You guys are making me want to buy a rad now.

15 January 2013, 11:46 AM	#53
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Nice! Congrats!

15 January 2013, 12:28 PM	#54
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	Love the photos of the different combos. Keep them coming and thanks for sharing!

16 January 2013, 06:53 AM	#55
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	Thanks! GSD Gustav Kostas wrist shot

16 January 2013, 07:13 AM	#56
skyedog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joey Location: around the Bay Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,942	huge congrats!! wear it in good health!

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