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GerardoG · 4 January 2013, 06:26 AM

Well, first the background. Several years ago, when Panerai was introduced in the US and only a handful of dealers carried the brand, I fell in love with a 113, a beautiful SS white dialed watch that was -as my SO says- 'a church watch'. It is a beautiful timepiece that I wore for a long time (here are some pics with my IWC and YG Daytona). I really liked the watch and went through the 'strap phase'....brown, black, calf, croc......you know how it goes.

After some time, I felt this was a rather large piece and the weight was interesting, so during one of my watch 'consolidation' stages, I let it go.

Somehow, Panerai was always an option and every time I walked into one of their boutiques or the AD, Panerai 'sang' to me.

I mentioned this to my AD and also how SS felt heavy sometimes; so he introduced me to the most beautiful dial on the line: the 'sandwich'. Now, as you recall, I was torn between SS and Titanium, so I tried them both and......

GerardoG · 4 January 2013, 06:29 AM

Here it is! My new 177! (sorry, cel phone pics

) First impression: the dial is a W O W! BEAUTIFUL!

The details.....it is just beautiful! But then comes Titanium (my first Ti watch).....A M A Z I N G!!!!!!

This baby weighs less than my sub! I am impressed on how gorgeous and warm titanium looks/feels; and the weight is superb!!!!!!!

Now, I am back on Panerai! Time to go strap-hunting!!!!!!

mfer · 4 January 2013, 06:37 AM

Congrats! They are fun for sure!

financeman · 4 January 2013, 07:10 AM

Congrats on a gorgeous watch.

malik713 · 4 January 2013, 07:19 AM

Congrats. Always loved the 177

GerardoG · 4 January 2013, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mfer

Congrats! They are fun for sure!

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Originally Posted by financeman

Congrats on a gorgeous watch.

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Originally Posted by malik713

Congrats. Always loved the 177

Thank you! I am ecstatic with this watch; just a beautiful timepiece!

Cru Jones · 4 January 2013, 07:55 AM

Welcome back! The 177 is a great one. Congrats.

Silvio Mosiello · 4 January 2013, 08:03 AM

I love it man! Biggest congrats Gerry wear it in the best of health brother!

GerardoG · 4 January 2013, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Welcome back! The 177 is a great one. Congrats.

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Originally Posted by Silvio Mosiello

I love it man! Biggest congrats Gerry wear it in the best of health brother!

Gracias! I am still shocked on the weight! So far, loving Ti!!!!!

jmusser3r · 4 January 2013, 08:23 AM

Gorgeous watch!! Would love to see one of these in the flesh to get a feel for the Ti

nick c · 4 January 2013, 09:08 AM

Congrats

tray_18 · 4 January 2013, 09:21 AM

I'm a fan of the 177 nice clean dial . But I like the titanium case I think they look great with a grey strap IMO

HL65 · 4 January 2013, 09:50 AM

Congrats and welcome back!! Cheers,

GerardoG · 4 January 2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jmusser3r

Gorgeous watch!! Would love to see one of these in the flesh to get a feel for the Ti

You will be surprised. Ti is a warm metal.

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Originally Posted by nick c

Congrats

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by tray_18

I'm a fan of the 177 nice clean dial . But I like the titanium case I think they look great with a grey strap IMO

Well, next stop: Panerai boutique!

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Congrats and welcome back!! Cheers,

Gracias!

kilyung · 4 January 2013, 10:16 AM

Congrats! I love the IWC also.

Rodentman · 4 January 2013, 10:57 AM

Great score! I have the 176 and love it greatly. Goes with any strap, unfortunately.

Submarino · 4 January 2013, 04:03 PM

Congrats! Enhorabuena!

GerardoG · 5 January 2013, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Congrats! I love the IWC also.

Thank you. The IWC gets sooo many compliments; more than my Sub!

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Originally Posted by Rodentman

Great score! I have the 176 and love it greatly. Goes with any strap, unfortunately.

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Originally Posted by Submarino

Congrats! Enhorabuena!

Gracias Mr. H!

B. Doggy · 5 January 2013, 02:26 AM

Nice!

Psmith · 6 January 2013, 09:22 AM

Congrats

Z-Sub · 6 January 2013, 09:38 AM

beautiful sandwich dial.

FNFZ4 · 6 January 2013, 10:23 AM

Nice... Glad you are BACK!

GerardoG · 9 January 2013, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by B. Doggy

Nice!

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Originally Posted by Psmith

Congrats

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Originally Posted by Z-Sub

beautiful sandwich dial.

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Originally Posted by FNFZ4

Nice... Glad you are BACK!

e-man67 · 9 January 2013, 07:26 AM

I just got mine for Christmas (present to myself). I was going to get a 351 but it just sat too high for me. I had to have the TI case b/c the weight was just a bit much (plus I like the dull Ti look)..also sandwich dial was a must so I got the 177. I love it! The first thing I did when I got it was order a custom strap. Got it yesterday. It is a Kain Heritage.

GerardoG · 9 January 2013, 08:21 AM

I love the 177; an impressive -and lightweight- watch!

amigomason · 10 January 2013, 08:59 AM

Congrats

4 January 2013, 06:26 AM	#1
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	I am BACK! (incoming) Well, first the background. Several years ago, when Panerai was introduced in the US and only a handful of dealers carried the brand, I fell in love with a 113, a beautiful SS white dialed watch that was -as my SO says- 'a church watch'. It is a beautiful timepiece that I wore for a long time (here are some pics with my IWC and YG Daytona). I really liked the watch and went through the 'strap phase'....brown, black, calf, croc......you know how it goes. After some time, I felt this was a rather large piece and the weight was interesting, so during one of my watch 'consolidation' stages, I let it go. Somehow, Panerai was always an option and every time I walked into one of their boutiques or the AD, Panerai 'sang' to me. I mentioned this to my AD and also how SS felt heavy sometimes; so he introduced me to the most beautiful dial on the line: the 'sandwich'. Now, as you recall, I was torn between SS and Titanium, so I tried them both and...... Attached Images

4 January 2013, 06:29 AM	#2
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Here it is! My new 177! (sorry, cel phone pics ) First impression: the dial is a W O W! BEAUTIFUL! The details.....it is just beautiful! But then comes Titanium (my first Ti watch).....A M A Z I N G!!!!!! This baby weighs less than my sub! I am impressed on how gorgeous and warm titanium looks/feels; and the weight is superb!!!!!!! Now, I am back on Panerai! Time to go strap-hunting!!!!!! Attached Images

4 January 2013, 06:37 AM	#3
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Congrats! They are fun for sure! __________________ member#3242

4 January 2013, 07:10 AM	#4
financeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Heath Location: Lawrenceburg KY Watch: Submariner Posts: 3,982	Congrats on a gorgeous watch. __________________ “You may delay, but time will not.” ― Benjamin Franklin

4 January 2013, 07:19 AM	#5
malik713 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Khalid Location: Sugarland,TX Watch: PAM 111 Posts: 165	Congrats. Always loved the 177 __________________ ____________________________ Panerai 1316 Panerai 1223

4 January 2013, 07:55 AM	#7
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	Welcome back! The 177 is a great one. Congrats.

4 January 2013, 08:03 AM	#8
Silvio Mosiello "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Matthew Location: Miami/NY Watch: the shoes. Posts: 3,482	I love it man! Biggest congrats Gerry wear it in the best of health brother!

4 January 2013, 08:23 AM	#10
jmusser3r "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Jon Location: Iowa Posts: 288	Gorgeous watch!! Would love to see one of these in the flesh to get a feel for the Ti

4 January 2013, 09:08 AM	#11
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Congrats

4 January 2013, 09:21 AM	#12
tray_18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 240	I'm a fan of the 177 nice clean dial . But I like the titanium case I think they look great with a grey strap IMO

4 January 2013, 09:50 AM	#13
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,005	Congrats and welcome back!! Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

4 January 2013, 10:16 AM	#15
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Congrats! I love the IWC also.

4 January 2013, 10:57 AM	#16
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	Great score! I have the 176 and love it greatly. Goes with any strap, unfortunately.

4 January 2013, 04:03 PM	#17
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Congrats! Enhorabuena! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

5 January 2013, 02:26 AM	#19
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Nice! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

6 January 2013, 09:22 AM	#20
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats __________________

6 January 2013, 09:38 AM	#21
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	beautiful sandwich dial. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

6 January 2013, 10:23 AM	#22
FNFZ4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Alfred Location: DC Metro Watch: None Posts: 29,368	Nice... Glad you are BACK! __________________ NEED PC HELP? ASK HERE! Watches: Patek 5205G \| Patek 5167A \| 16613 Serti \| 116718 Green \| 216570 Black \| 16700 Pepsi Wish list: Patek 5726/1 \| AP RG Ceramic \| Patek 5712 \| Patek 5130

9 January 2013, 07:26 AM	#24
e-man67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 47	I just got mine for Christmas (present to myself). I was going to get a 351 but it just sat too high for me. I had to have the TI case b/c the weight was just a bit much (plus I like the dull Ti look)..also sandwich dial was a must so I got the 177. I love it! The first thing I did when I got it was order a custom strap. Got it yesterday. It is a Kain Heritage. Attached Images

9 January 2013, 08:21 AM	#25
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	I love the 177; an impressive -and lightweight- watch!

10 January 2013, 08:59 AM	#26
amigomason "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: boston Posts: 89	Congrats

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