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16 January 2007, 08:47 AM

Today John's Panerai 210 is on it's way back home after spending a little time in Eastern Canada. I wanted to thank John for allowing me to give this watch a try, and IMO the gesture shows the true passion that the Panerai brand and community are known for.

Although in the end I decided that the watch wasn't for me, it was certainly a great watch for casual wear, but just a bit too big for my tastes, and not high enough up on my list to purchase at this time. I do have the feeling that a Panerai of some sort will be part of my collection in the future.

Thanks for everything, John!

mamas · 16 January 2007, 09:15 AM

that is really nice of John! well done!

Rockrolex · 16 January 2007, 01:09 PM

Very nice gesture, John. Kudos.

Prince Tudor · 16 January 2007, 01:15 PM

Very nice John.
There is no better way to know if you want a watch.

diablojota · 16 January 2007, 01:38 PM

It is definitely a great gesture. I also agree, the best way to see if you are interested in wearing a watch is to test drive one. What better way than that?
I am using the Alpha Radiomir that I bought on the last group process to see if I would be interested in a Panerai. I really like it, and will definitely consider getting a Panerai in the future.

dman · 16 January 2007, 01:42 PM

Very typical of John, great show pal.

Al, for a watch that size, it is very comfortable isn't it?

JJ Irani · 16 January 2007, 04:32 PM

Very big of John.

When I tried on Don's Panny, I found it very comfortable!!

17 January 2007, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

Very typical of John, great show pal.

Al, for a watch that size, it is very comfortable isn't it?

It was very comfortable for it's size.

BTW, now I know what you feel like when you buy watches - have it for a month and then it's gone!

17 January 2007, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

It was very comfortable for it's size.

BTW, now I know what you feel like when you buy watches - have it for a month and then it's gone!

You've just had a Dman OP experience.

dman · 17 January 2007, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avalon

It was very comfortable for it's size.

BTW, now I know what you feel like when you buy watches - have it for a month and then it's gone!

ROTFLMAO!! Best zinger in a long time, LMAO!! Touche mate.

amanda · 16 January 2007, 04:39 PM

Awesome one John, you are definitely a risti thru and thru

The panerai community is amazing really.... I am about to have a simliar loan too what Avalon had from John.

Mines from a Melbournian Panaristi - he's loaning me his PAM 111 for a few weeks, in fact he's trying to convince me to go for a 44mm afterall! So for me this is the perfect opportunity to see how I feel about the watch. Thanks buddy if you are out there!!

astcell · 16 January 2007, 07:23 PM

That's a beautiful watch. Wouldn't mind something like that one day.

mailman · 16 January 2007, 08:01 PM

Very nice of you John.

President · 16 January 2007, 08:12 PM

That was very nice of him indeed.

17 January 2007, 12:50 AM

Very nice of John to share the passion of Panerai. I'm not surprised thought as John offered to ship me one of his Pannies about a month before the GTG I organized, just to try a different watch out.

I thanked him but declined as I feared it would never make the trip back out west.

Gotta love the OP community.

Otis · 17 January 2007, 07:42 AM

What a fantastic gesture guys!

The whole watch community seems to be a fantastic thing.

I don't know how you resisted Al, looking at pictures just seems to do it for me

.

17 January 2007, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Otis

I don't know how you resisted Al, looking at pictures just seems to do it for me

.

I can tell you it wasn't easy my friend. I spent a good amount of time debating if I should purchase it or not!

Otis · 17 January 2007, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avalon

I can tell you it wasn't easy my friend. I spent a good amount of time debating if I should purchase it or not!

I bet!

I think it's a great dress watch, it's a little different, and also bigger, for those of use who prefer that. And, I do love a sandwich dial.

Launch Mini · 17 January 2007, 01:56 PM

It arrived at the office today, but I was missing in action today.
Some sort of bug has attacked me & knocked me down pretty hard.
A client called, absolutely needs some work done by me tomorrow, so I drove to the office after hours to pick up his files & the box.
Drive dang near killed me. Longest I was out of bed/couch in 28 hours.
Hey, I feel really bad now.
When I open the box, the watch was in better shape than when I shipped it to Al

CSI Toronto or Vancouver would be hard pressed to find any signs of wear or fingerprints on it

Your very welcome & thank you for the "keep me warm" items. However, in my state right now, I will NOT be trying those spices for a few days.

Just thinking about them doubled me over in pain

17 January 2007, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

It arrived at the office today, but I was missing in action today.
Some sort of bug has attacked me & knocked me down pretty hard.
A client called, absolutely needs some work done by me tomorrow, so I drove to the office after hours to pick up his files & the box.
Drive dang near killed me. Longest I was out of bed/couch in 28 hours.
Hey, I feel really bad now.
When I open the box, the watch was in better shape than when I shipped it to Al

CSI Toronto or Vancouver would be hard pressed to find any signs of wear or fingerprints on it

Your very welcome & thank you for the "keep me warm" items. However, in my state right now, I will NOT be trying those spices for a few days.

Just thinking about them doubled me over in pain

You are very welcome! I hope that the toque will keep you warm when you have the chills. If I had known about the sickness, I would have sent some Pepto instead of hot sauce!

Get well soon!

17 January 2007, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

You are very welcome! I hope that the toque will keep you warm when you have the chills. If I had known about the sickness, I would have sent some Pepto instead of hot sauce!

Get well soon!

So you send a guy who's having trouble keeping bodily fluids 'in', some hot sauce? You are pure evil.

amanda · 17 January 2007, 04:06 PM

John, I hope you feel better sooon!!! Take care eh...

16 January 2007, 08:47 AM	#1
---- Guest Posts: n/a	A "Thank you" to Launch Mini Today John's Panerai 210 is on it's way back home after spending a little time in Eastern Canada. I wanted to thank John for allowing me to give this watch a try, and IMO the gesture shows the true passion that the Panerai brand and community are known for. Although in the end I decided that the watch wasn't for me, it was certainly a great watch for casual wear, but just a bit too big for my tastes, and not high enough up on my list to purchase at this time. I do have the feeling that a Panerai of some sort will be part of my collection in the future. Thanks for everything, John! Last edited by ----; 9 March 2007 at 12:24 AM..

16 January 2007, 01:09 PM	#3
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	Very nice gesture, John. Kudos. __________________ 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

16 January 2007, 01:42 PM	#6
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Very typical of John, great show pal. Al, for a watch that size, it is very comfortable isn't it? __________________ 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.

16 January 2007, 04:32 PM	#7
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Very big of John. When I tried on Don's Panny, I found it very comfortable!! __________________ 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!!

16 January 2007, 08:01 PM	#13
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Very nice of you John. __________________ JJ

16 January 2007, 09:15 AM	#2
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	that is really nice of John! well done!

16 January 2007, 01:15 PM	#4
Prince Tudor "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Lucas Location: Canada Watch: Rolex and Tudor Posts: 726	Very nice John. There is no better way to know if you want a watch.

16 January 2007, 01:38 PM	#5
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	It is definitely a great gesture. I also agree, the best way to see if you are interested in wearing a watch is to test drive one. What better way than that? I am using the Alpha Radiomir that I bought on the last group process to see if I would be interested in a Panerai. I really like it, and will definitely consider getting a Panerai in the future.

16 January 2007, 04:39 PM	#11
amanda Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,380	Awesome one John, you are definitely a risti thru and thru The panerai community is amazing really.... I am about to have a simliar loan too what Avalon had from John. Mines from a Melbournian Panaristi - he's loaning me his PAM 111 for a few weeks, in fact he's trying to convince me to go for a 44mm afterall! So for me this is the perfect opportunity to see how I feel about the watch. Thanks buddy if you are out there!!

16 January 2007, 07:23 PM	#12
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	That's a beautiful watch. Wouldn't mind something like that one day.

16 January 2007, 08:12 PM	#14
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	That was very nice of him indeed.

17 January 2007, 12:50 AM	#15
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Very nice of John to share the passion of Panerai. I'm not surprised thought as John offered to ship me one of his Pannies about a month before the GTG I organized, just to try a different watch out. I thanked him but declined as I feared it would never make the trip back out west. Gotta love the OP community.

17 January 2007, 07:42 AM	#16
Otis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Urs Location: QLD AU Watch: Omega x 2 Posts: 2,046	What a fantastic gesture guys! The whole watch community seems to be a fantastic thing. I don't know how you resisted Al, looking at pictures just seems to do it for me . __________________ Rock the Casbah!

17 January 2007, 01:56 PM	#19
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	It arrived at the office today, but I was missing in action today. Some sort of bug has attacked me & knocked me down pretty hard. A client called, absolutely needs some work done by me tomorrow, so I drove to the office after hours to pick up his files & the box. Drive dang near killed me. Longest I was out of bed/couch in 28 hours. Hey, I feel really bad now. When I open the box, the watch was in better shape than when I shipped it to Al CSI Toronto or Vancouver would be hard pressed to find any signs of wear or fingerprints on it Your very welcome & thank you for the "keep me warm" items. However, in my state right now, I will NOT be trying those spices for a few days. Just thinking about them doubled me over in pain __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

17 January 2007, 04:06 PM	#22
amanda Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,380	John, I hope you feel better sooon!!! Take care eh...

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