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mike · 7 December 2008, 08:23 AM

Santa came early for me. And he's none other than our own dman (Daren).

I can't tell you how humbling it is to be part of such a wonderful community that so unselfishly gives not only of their time, but of their passion that makes this hobby what it is.

Today I received a package from D that totally blew me away!!

Not only did Daren send me the most beautiful HEROIC 18 strap I have ever seen, but also included a wonderful book on the history of PANERAI, a book on the P.2002 movement, and a sweet T-shirt (that my wife said-MINE and took off.

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Words can't express my gratitude....I am constantly humbled by the kindness and passion shared by this community. Daren, Joe, Mark, and the rest of you my friends, I am forever in your debt.

A mere Thank you is so inadequate. It doesn't even come close to expressing my feelings.

LOOK AT THIS!! It seemed so right on the 111.

You gotta love this buckle!!

What a package! Just what a WIS loves!!

eric23 · 7 December 2008, 08:28 AM

Thats one nice PAM, Congrats!

I hope Santa brings me one of those!

mfer · 7 December 2008, 08:38 AM

Wow! What a great place. I was already planning on a heroic 18 for my 111, not I'm getting one for sure!

JF23 · 7 December 2008, 10:34 AM

So much more than just a watch!

Looks awesome Mike, and great pics as usual.

ohsixx · 7 December 2008, 10:40 AM

GBJIV · 7 December 2008, 10:46 AM

HOLY COW! I love that - and there are few more deserving than you Mike. We appreciate having you as a friend and a true expert that we get to hang with. "D" that was very cool.

I LOVE THAT COLOR. Cool how he matched it up with the book. Very nice.

Okay, now to the crux.... Who makes it and is there a link... NICE - That buckle might be bigger than me!!!!

Congrats Mike - "D" you rock dude.

Thanks for letting me be a part of this.

TswaneNguni · 7 December 2008, 02:24 PM

Panerai,indeed so much more than just a watch !!

dman · 8 December 2008, 01:00 PM

A pleasure my friend. There were many before me that helped spread the passion that is Panerai. I am glad the strap fits well and you like the books. Can't help ya on the shirt, but at least she can represent Bluebonnet Hill GC.

Enjoy them with Pride and PASSION!!

Trurolexer · 9 December 2008, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Panerai,indeed so much more than just a watch !!

Agree...

...Agree...

Mike...What A Nice STRAP!!!

Oh yeah...And Christmas tree too.

Daren...YOU DA MAN!!!

toph · 9 December 2008, 10:22 PM

now that strap is what you call a beast!! just beautiful.

great gift Daren and enjoy Mike

Trurolexer · 9 December 2008, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

A pleasure my friend. There were many before me that helped spread the passion that is Panerai. I am glad the strap fits well and you like the books. Can't help ya on the shirt, but at least she can represent Bluebonnet Hill GC.

Enjoy them with Pride and PASSION!!

Daren, this Heroic 18 is look so similar with Strapculture. Which one the first?

Heroic or SC?

esm · 9 December 2008, 10:31 PM

awesome! love it!

Latrodectus · 10 December 2008, 02:14 AM

great

exchange83 · 10 December 2008, 11:16 AM

beauty. love the strap too.

JJ Irani · 10 December 2008, 11:32 AM

Great stuff, Mike.....looks fabulous!!

I've know Daren many years now and he's the kinda guy who will go out of his way to help a friend!! Tell me about it!!

dman · 10 December 2008, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Trurolexer

Daren, this Heroic 18 is look so similar with Strapculture. Which one the first?

Heroic or SC?

Close to the same time, but I believe Seth at SC was in business first.

alohanakoni · 11 December 2008, 02:13 AM

nice watch and strap. what a great christmas!

Trurolexer · 11 December 2008, 02:17 AM

One of many reason now I choose for Pannie is...STRAPS!!!
I'm CRAZY about straps!!!

7 December 2008, 08:23 AM	#1
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	An early Christmas Santa came early for me. And he's none other than our own dman (Daren). I can't tell you how humbling it is to be part of such a wonderful community that so unselfishly gives not only of their time, but of their passion that makes this hobby what it is. Today I received a package from D that totally blew me away!! Not only did Daren send me the most beautiful HEROIC 18 strap I have ever seen, but also included a wonderful book on the history of PANERAI, a book on the P.2002 movement, and a sweet T-shirt (that my wife said-MINE and took off.) Words can't express my gratitude....I am constantly humbled by the kindness and passion shared by this community. Daren, Joe, Mark, and the rest of you my friends, I am forever in your debt. A mere Thank you is so inadequate. It doesn't even come close to expressing my feelings. LOOK AT THIS!! It seemed so right on the 111. You gotta love this buckle!! What a package! Just what a WIS loves!!

7 December 2008, 08:38 AM	#3
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Wow! What a great place. I was already planning on a heroic 18 for my 111, not I'm getting one for sure! __________________ member#3242

7 December 2008, 10:40 AM	#5
ohsixx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: Make a guess! Posts: 1,515	__________________ 16613 Submariner 116523 Daytona Panerai 104 "Speedy Pro"

7 December 2008, 10:46 AM	#6
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	HOLY COW! I love that - and there are few more deserving than you Mike. We appreciate having you as a friend and a true expert that we get to hang with. "D" that was very cool. I LOVE THAT COLOR. Cool how he matched it up with the book. Very nice. Okay, now to the crux.... Who makes it and is there a link... NICE - That buckle might be bigger than me!!!! Congrats Mike - "D" you rock dude. Thanks for letting me be a part of this. __________________ Jackson

8 December 2008, 01:00 PM	#8
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	A pleasure my friend. There were many before me that helped spread the passion that is Panerai. I am glad the strap fits well and you like the books. Can't help ya on the shirt, but at least she can represent Bluebonnet Hill GC. Enjoy them with Pride and PASSION!! __________________ 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.

7 December 2008, 08:28 AM	#2
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Thats one nice PAM, Congrats! I hope Santa brings me one of those!

7 December 2008, 10:34 AM	#4
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,899	So much more than just a watch! Looks awesome Mike, and great pics as usual.

7 December 2008, 02:24 PM	#7
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Panerai,indeed so much more than just a watch !!

9 December 2008, 10:22 PM	#10
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	now that strap is what you call a beast!! just beautiful. great gift Daren and enjoy Mike __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

9 December 2008, 10:31 PM	#12
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	awesome! love it!

10 December 2008, 02:14 AM	#13
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,043	great __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

10 December 2008, 11:16 AM	#14
exchange83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: New York Watch: Patek 5980r Posts: 489	beauty. love the strap too.

10 December 2008, 11:32 AM	#15
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Great stuff, Mike.....looks fabulous!! I've know Daren many years now and he's the kinda guy who will go out of his way to help a friend!! Tell me about it!! __________________ 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!!

11 December 2008, 02:13 AM	#17
alohanakoni "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Anthony Location: USA Watch: Rolex Daytona TT Posts: 860	nice watch and strap. what a great christmas! __________________ "Chicka chicka bow wow!"

11 December 2008, 02:17 AM	#18
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	One of many reason now I choose for Pannie is...STRAPS!!! I'm CRAZY about straps!!!

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