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metal man · 6 January 2010, 02:28 PM

Gettttttttting weeeeeeeak, don't know if I cannnnn hold out. Went to the AD today to make sure the 88 is the one. First concern was the gmt hand didn't line up with the hour or the 24 hour markers. Played with it for a bit and couldn't get it to correct. Not a deal killer, just not that particular watch. I guess my main concern is getting accustom to the strap with the heavy head of the 88. Like a nice pair of shoes,I would think as the strap gets broke in it will be a little more comfortable and not as stiff. I wear all large Rolexes and have one Bentley series but they are all on bands. I'm trying real hard to step out of the box. Hope to post photos soon.

mfer · 6 January 2010, 02:44 PM

You'll get used to the feel real quick. A super comfy watch. Look forward to the pics!

A1000 · 7 January 2010, 12:25 AM

A great watch which will feel "normal" pretty quick I'm sure. I had to wear the OEM alligator strap a bit tight for short while as I was slighlty between holes, however, after a day or so it eased to my size perfectly so I now have a bespoke combo

jwkunkle · 7 January 2010, 12:32 AM

Straps take almost no time at all to break in. Look forward to seeing the pictures!

buz-lh · 7 January 2010, 12:36 AM

You'll love the 88. Very comfy and a great look.

Trurolexer · 7 January 2010, 12:59 AM

Huge Congrats for your new 88!!!

mike · 7 January 2010, 01:26 AM

Let me help.

TswaneNguni · 7 January 2010, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metal man

Gettttttttting weeeeeeeak, don't know if I cannnnn hold out. Went to the AD today to make sure the 88 is the one. First concern was the gmt hand didn't line up with the hour or the 24 hour markers. Played with it for a bit and couldn't get it to correct. Not a deal killer, just not that particular watch. I guess my main concern is getting accustom to the strap with the heavy head of the 88. Like a nice pair of shoes,I would think as the strap gets broke in it will be a little more comfortable and not as stiff. I wear all large Rolexes and have one Bentley series but they are all on bands. I'm trying real hard to step out of the box. Hope to post photos soon.

Stop trying and ..... JUST DO IT !!!!

B. Doggy · 7 January 2010, 02:25 AM

Nevermind the stock OEM. Get yourself some killer aftermarket straps and your 88 will look AWESOME!

bcacncnc · 7 January 2010, 02:43 AM

Strap it on tighter than for bracelets - ever so slightly uncomfortable, and I find it to stretch out a bit and then its just about perfect. That way the head of the watch doesn't flop around and feel awkward.

But buy first... thousands of PAM owners cant be wrong. : - )

xbox · 7 January 2010, 05:03 AM

You came to the wrong place for help in NOT buying.

I look forward to seeing the pics also

jcatral14 · 7 January 2010, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Let me help.

Me too

Another 88 joins the fold

Nica64 · 7 January 2010, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Stop trying and ..... JUST DO IT !!!!

X2, go for it you won't be dissapointed

Psmith · 13 January 2010, 09:26 PM

Resistance is futile...

Cheers

6 January 2010, 02:28 PM	#1
metal man Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: red Location: Katy Texas Watch: s/s sub 5513 Posts: 172	Geeeeetting weeeeak Gettttttttting weeeeeeeak, don't know if I cannnnn hold out. Went to the AD today to make sure the 88 is the one. First concern was the gmt hand didn't line up with the hour or the 24 hour markers. Played with it for a bit and couldn't get it to correct. Not a deal killer, just not that particular watch. I guess my main concern is getting accustom to the strap with the heavy head of the 88. Like a nice pair of shoes,I would think as the strap gets broke in it will be a little more comfortable and not as stiff. I wear all large Rolexes and have one Bentley series but they are all on bands. I'm trying real hard to step out of the box. Hope to post photos soon.

6 January 2010, 02:44 PM	#2
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	You'll get used to the feel real quick. A super comfy watch. Look forward to the pics! __________________ member#3242

7 January 2010, 12:25 AM	#3
A1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: UK Posts: 953	A great watch which will feel "normal" pretty quick I'm sure. I had to wear the OEM alligator strap a bit tight for short while as I was slighlty between holes, however, after a day or so it eased to my size perfectly so I now have a bespoke combo __________________ Rolex 16610LV (2007) PAM 312K (2009) PAM 292K (2009)

7 January 2010, 12:36 AM	#5
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	You'll love the 88. Very comfy and a great look. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

7 January 2010, 02:25 AM	#9
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Nevermind the stock OEM. Get yourself some killer aftermarket straps and your 88 will look AWESOME! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

7 January 2010, 12:32 AM	#4
jwkunkle 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Josh Location: Indiana Watch: The Next One Posts: 645	Straps take almost no time at all to break in. Look forward to seeing the pictures!

7 January 2010, 12:59 AM	#6
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Huge Congrats for your new 88!!!

7 January 2010, 01:26 AM	#7
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Let me help.

7 January 2010, 02:43 AM	#10
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	Strap it on tighter than for bracelets - ever so slightly uncomfortable, and I find it to stretch out a bit and then its just about perfect. That way the head of the watch doesn't flop around and feel awkward. But buy first... thousands of PAM owners cant be wrong. : - ) __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

7 January 2010, 05:03 AM	#11
xbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beach in the Med Watch: Hunting ... Posts: 1,148	You came to the wrong place for help in NOT buying. I look forward to seeing the pics also

13 January 2010, 09:26 PM	#14
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Resistance is futile... Cheers __________________

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