Panerai GTG Beverly Hills style....(modem burner)

[dman]

...went away this past weekend to Vegas, but being the watch dork that I am, I flew to LA Saturday to GTG with a bunch of Paneristi for lunch, some time in the Boutique and more watch browsing around Rodeo drive. All I bought was a watch strap for Andie so she can wear one of the Pannies. She has been wearing one of the 3 since Saturday night. I am now on the hunt for a 40mm one for her for Christmas.

Here is a photo journal of my trip:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v518/dkman/Dallas%20GTG/DSCN0748.jpg

My newest, 118 with tobacco dial.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v518/dkman/Dallas%20GTG/DSCN0753.jpg

Some of the watches there
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v518/dkman/Dallas%20GTG/DSCN0758.jpg

A true holy grail, PAM 203 with Angelus 8 day movement, limited to 150 pieces.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v518/dkman/Dallas%20GTG/DSCN0762.jpg

PAM 21, PLT with original Rolex movement inside. Same owner as the 203, HOLY COIN BATMAN!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v518/dkman/Dallas%20GTG/DSCN0771.jpg

Some Rolex love, this watch looks so good on the wrist!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v518/dkman/Dallas%20GTG/DSCN0772.jpg

Table shot..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v518/dkman/Dallas%20GTG/DSCN0770.jpg

Chad, the boutique manager donated this OEM 6 watch box as a giveaway. Retail price, 1000 euros. I picked the winner, it wasn't me.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v518/dkman/Dallas%20GTG/DSCN0769.jpg

Flying home
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v518/dkman/Dallas%20GTG/DSCN0750.jpg

[C.J.]

Looks like a great time was had, bro :cheers:

[Atomic]

Very nice Daren! You have been Mr. Panerai lately with all the GTG and boutique viewings. :thumbsup:

[dman]

Very nice Daren! You have been Mr. Panerai lately with all the GTG and boutique viewings. :thumbsup:

Just happy to be involved. Some really great guys that have a PASSION for the same watches that I like. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[dman]

Looks like a great time was had, bro :cheers:

Thanks bro, it was fun!! I just set myself back about 4 months on my next watch purchase though. :dummy: :dummy: If anyone is in Vegas, keep your eye out for a cash roll, mine seemed to get lost out there somewhere. :chuckle:

[Atomic]

Just happy to be involved. Some really great guys that have a PASSION for the same watches that I like. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I wanna be you when I grow up. :thumbsup:

[C.J.]

Thanks bro, it was fun!! I just set myself back about 4 months on my next watch purchase though. :dummy: :dummy: If anyone is in Vegas, keep your eye out for a cash roll, mine seemed to get lost out there somewhere. :chuckle:

Bunny Ranch? :rofl: :rofl:

[dman]

Bunny Ranch? :rofl: :rofl:

At least then I would have some warts or something to show for my effort, but I got nuthin. :banghead: :chuckle:

[dman]

I wanna be you when I grow up. :thumbsup:

Trying not to grow up myself, pal. :chuckle: :thumbsup:

[GerardoG]

Seems like fun times! Congrats!

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Looks like a great time was had Daren. :cheers: :thumbsup: Too bad you can't make the Toronto GTG. :crying:

[mailman]

Looks like a great time daren with some great watch porn. :thumbsup: Thanks for the pics. :cheers:

Now I have a serious question; With the exception of the tobacco dial, the 118 to me anyway looks identical to the 111. Could please explain the other differences if any to me? :thinking: Thanks :cheers:

[TNRonin]

Good watch pron!

[dman]

Looks like a great time daren with some great watch porn. :thumbsup: Thanks for the pics. :cheers:

Now I have a serious question; With the exception of the tobacco dial, the 118 to me anyway looks identical to the 111. Could please explain the other differences if any to me? :thinking: Thanks :cheers:

The 118 is a Marina. same as the 111. Both have an expo back and the swan necks on the movement. The difference is the tobacco dial is discontinued and that makes them rare and sought after. :thumbsup:

[Rockrolex]

Looks like it was a great GTG, Daren. Lot of fine looking pieces there. Hope you had a well armed security guard around with all that heavy metal on the table. :rofl: :rofl:

[Launch Mini]

So how does everyone keep track of there own watches at these GTG? I would be hard pressed to remember my S/N's.

[dman]

So how does everyone keep track of there own watches at these GTG? I would be hard pressed to remember my S/N's.

All about straps baby!! :thumbsup:

Pretty easy actually, that would be like confusing children. :cheers:

[Southern Jessie]

Cool pics, Daren - you sure had a great time with the other Paneristi! It's very tempting when you go to one of those events, isn't it!

[JJ Irani]

Great pics, Daren. Looks like you guys had a great time!! :thumbsup:

[padi56]

Some very fine pieces there Daren great pictures.

[mailman]

The 118 is a Marina. same as the 111. Both have an expo back and the swan necks on the movement. The difference is the tobacco dial is discontinued and that makes them rare and sought after. :thumbsup:

Thanks pal :thumbsup:

[dman]

Cool pics, Daren - you sure had a great time with the other Paneristi! It's very tempting when you go to one of those events, isn't it!

Tempting? You said it right pal. Between Guille's preA 2, Anthony's 21 and 203 and Jim's 98 my head was spinning. :dummy: :chuckle:

[Atomic]

Tempting? You said it right pal. Between Guille's preA 2, Anthony's 21 and 203 and Jim's 98 my head was spinning. :dummy: :chuckle:

Daren, you can't flip the kids for a watch, no matter how tempting. :dummy: :rofl:

[dman]

Daren, you can't flip the kids for a watch, no matter how tempting. :dummy: :rofl:

I know, but walking to work can't be all that bad can it? :chuckle: :chuckle: