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argee1977 · 29 November 2008, 11:00 PM

The local AD had one of these in and i have to admit, it almost ticks every box, except the manual wind, so does anyone have or had one of these, what are they like, also looking at the 240, but this time it has the automatic movement but no sandwich dial?

Also, how easy is it to get a deployant for the 44mm, i've got about 3 of them for the 40mm but never really looked at how easy it is to get hold of them?

GBJIV · 30 November 2008, 06:02 PM

Hey Ryan - I have a 177 and I love it. The Titanium is a realy nice look - the dial is simple with the second hand which I do like except it is non hacking. That kind of bugs. But, all in all - I love it very much.

I get tons of compliements on it too. Mind me asking how much they are asking for it now? I bought mine in 2004.

Lol-x · 30 November 2008, 06:25 PM

I have one and it is my only Panerai.

It does wear really well on the wrist.
As mentioned it doesn't have a hacking feature, and given that the watch is COSC tested that is a bit of a let down. You can't hold the second hand stationary either by putting back pressure on the crown.

O.K. now the good points.
It is definitely a stealth watch in looks and material (titanium).
It works well on a light and dark coloured straps.
The display back makes for some great eye candy for the enthusiast.
44mm is the best all round size for a Panerai (except maybe the fiddy, but they cost too much).
The sandwich dial provides a great 3D dial appearance and good lume.
You can wear it with a deployant clasp, but I prefer tang.
I have found it to be very scratch resistant.
The hands and dial compliment each other very well just like Rolex and mercedes hands.
The watch doesn't feel too heavy or too light, it's just right.

argee1977 · 30 November 2008, 08:05 PM

Hmm, i just don't know, when do Panerai release their next lot of models, i might have to hunt out a 240 just for a comparison.

GBJIV · 1 December 2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

I have one and it is my only Panerai.

It does wear really well on the wrist.
As mentioned it doesn't have a hacking feature, and given that the watch is COSC tested that is a bit of a let down. You can't hold the second hand stationary either by putting back pressure on the crown.

O.K. now the good points.
It is definitely a stealth watch in looks and material (titanium).
It works well on a light and dark coloured straps.
The display back makes for some great eye candy for the enthusiast.
44mm is the best all round size for a Panerai (except maybe the fiddy, but they cost too much).
The sandwich dial provides a great 3D dial appearance and good lume.
You can wear it with a deployant clasp, but I prefer tang.
I have found it to be very scratch resistant.
The hands and dial compliment each other very well just like Rolex and mercedes hands.
The watch doesn't feel too heavy or too light, it's just right.

Now that is a perfect summary of the 177... I LOVE it. I had not seen it on a light strap... Oh, boy, must have light strap.... Thanks Steve!

Trurolexer · 1 December 2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Look so COOL!!!

Lol-x · 1 December 2008, 10:14 PM

One more pic for the road

Trurolexer · 1 December 2008, 10:18 PM

The case look more nice than ss model IMHO.

29 November 2008, 11:00 PM	#1
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	Talk to me about the 177 The local AD had one of these in and i have to admit, it almost ticks every box, except the manual wind, so does anyone have or had one of these, what are they like, also looking at the 240, but this time it has the automatic movement but no sandwich dial? Also, how easy is it to get a deployant for the 44mm, i've got about 3 of them for the 40mm but never really looked at how easy it is to get hold of them? __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

30 November 2008, 06:02 PM	#2
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	Hey Ryan - I have a 177 and I love it. The Titanium is a realy nice look - the dial is simple with the second hand which I do like except it is non hacking. That kind of bugs. But, all in all - I love it very much. I get tons of compliements on it too. Mind me asking how much they are asking for it now? I bought mine in 2004. __________________ Jackson

30 November 2008, 06:25 PM	#3
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	I have one and it is my only Panerai. It does wear really well on the wrist. As mentioned it doesn't have a hacking feature, and given that the watch is COSC tested that is a bit of a let down. You can't hold the second hand stationary either by putting back pressure on the crown. O.K. now the good points. It is definitely a stealth watch in looks and material (titanium). It works well on a light and dark coloured straps. The display back makes for some great eye candy for the enthusiast. 44mm is the best all round size for a Panerai (except maybe the fiddy, but they cost too much). The sandwich dial provides a great 3D dial appearance and good lume. You can wear it with a deployant clasp, but I prefer tang. I have found it to be very scratch resistant. The hands and dial compliment each other very well just like Rolex and mercedes hands. The watch doesn't feel too heavy or too light, it's just right. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

30 November 2008, 08:05 PM	#4
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	Hmm, i just don't know, when do Panerai release their next lot of models, i might have to hunt out a 240 just for a comparison. __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

1 December 2008, 10:14 PM	#7
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	One more pic for the road __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

1 December 2008, 10:18 PM	#8
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	The case look more nice than ss model IMHO.

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