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Thurnau · 28 July 2008, 02:19 PM

And it is a Panerai 104

I found out that I am having a son and wanted to celebrate it with a new watch. I wanted a Rolex due to its long time collect ability, they never go out of style. The only problem is that I am not in love with any of them. I have 2 DJ's, and I am waiting for the SUB to get updated. It will be a long time until the 41mm DD's are out, and I do not think I want to spend that kind of money right before my first kid is born too.

I think the 104 looks nicer, and has the coolness of collecting straps. I will look forward to telling him stories about my watch and especially look forward to passing this one down(when he is a lot older).

Thanks for all the advice on PAM vs FER models. I really like the feel of the FER watches, and liked the style too. It was a tough choice but I chose a classic look over the cool FER style. I think I may end up getting a FER watch too, but it might not be as suitable for this occasion, maybe next year.

Thank you for reading.

TswaneNguni · 28 July 2008, 07:01 PM

Congrats on the 104.Great choice in the Panerai world !!

Wearing mine today on a GSD Horween Chocolate, black stitch and edges/Polished GSD buckle.Perhaps my favourite strap for the 104.

skeen · 28 July 2008, 09:55 PM

Good choice.

Thurnau · 28 July 2008, 10:03 PM

What kind of strap is it that it came with? Rubber and Leather? crock?

skeen · 28 July 2008, 10:21 PM

Mine came with a rubber and alligator strap.

SlowKarter · 29 July 2008, 03:17 AM

once you get into PAM's, I'm not sure you'll like the FER

TswaneNguni · 29 July 2008, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thurnau

What kind of strap is it that it came with? Rubber and Leather? crock?

I dont like the standard deployant clasp and find the alligator to short or my liking.I prefer the buckle straps.The one i refered too,is a Greg Stevens strap.

Thurnau · 29 July 2008, 09:45 AM

I like the deployment clasp. It is a big reason I chose the 104. I am lucky that I am from Louisiana, there is a nice old fashioned alligator leather store. I bought a gator belt there. I might see if he will do a custom strap in peanut butter brittle or other colors.

brainbizz · 29 July 2008, 11:26 AM

Excellent choice for first PAM. The Ferrari watch can be obtained at a later date most likely.

TswaneNguni · 29 July 2008, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thurnau

I like the deployment clasp. It is a big reason I chose the 104. I am lucky that I am from Louisiana, there is a nice old fashioned alligator leather store. I bought a gator belt there. I might see if he will do a custom strap in peanut butter brittle or other colors.

Will be nice if they can.The leather shops my way dont want to do the watchstraps.The thin leather and the hand stitching a problem.Personally,I think they are just lazy !!

pwrslider · 1 August 2008, 06:04 PM

Congrats on the 104....classic pannie!!! Now the strap madness begins...I currently have 8 for my 104...and about 6 more for my 177!

goldenwatch · 2 August 2008, 12:35 PM

Great Choice on the 104, can`t go wrong with it. Still wearing my 24/7.

dman · 2 August 2008, 02:04 PM

Nice choice, wear it with Pride and PASSION!!

Thurnau · 3 August 2008, 12:23 AM

Thanks guys, thanks dman. The hardest part of getting the watch is waiting for my son to be born. Two times the suspense lol.

frostie · 3 August 2008, 01:11 AM

Congrats

Pics, Pics, Pics, Pics

28 July 2008, 02:19 PM	#1
Thurnau "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Watch: DateJust Posts: 738	A bought a new watch.... And it is a Panerai 104 I found out that I am having a son and wanted to celebrate it with a new watch. I wanted a Rolex due to its long time collect ability, they never go out of style. The only problem is that I am not in love with any of them. I have 2 DJ's, and I am waiting for the SUB to get updated. It will be a long time until the 41mm DD's are out, and I do not think I want to spend that kind of money right before my first kid is born too. I think the 104 looks nicer, and has the coolness of collecting straps. I will look forward to telling him stories about my watch and especially look forward to passing this one down(when he is a lot older). Thanks for all the advice on PAM vs FER models. I really like the feel of the FER watches, and liked the style too. It was a tough choice but I chose a classic look over the cool FER style. I think I may end up getting a FER watch too, but it might not be as suitable for this occasion, maybe next year. Thank you for reading.

1 August 2008, 06:04 PM	#11
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	Congrats on the 104....classic pannie!!! Now the strap madness begins...I currently have 8 for my 104...and about 6 more for my 177! __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

2 August 2008, 02:04 PM	#13
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Nice choice, wear it 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.

3 August 2008, 01:11 AM	#15
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Congrats Pics, Pics, Pics, Pics __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

28 July 2008, 07:01 PM	#2
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,608	Congrats on the 104.Great choice in the Panerai world !! Wearing mine today on a GSD Horween Chocolate, black stitch and edges/Polished GSD buckle.Perhaps my favourite strap for the 104.

28 July 2008, 09:55 PM	#3
skeen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London Posts: 434	Good choice.

28 July 2008, 10:03 PM	#4
Thurnau "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Watch: DateJust Posts: 738	What kind of strap is it that it came with? Rubber and Leather? crock?

28 July 2008, 10:21 PM	#5
skeen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London Posts: 434	Mine came with a rubber and alligator strap.

29 July 2008, 03:17 AM	#6
SlowKarter Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: OC Posts: 69	once you get into PAM's, I'm not sure you'll like the FER

29 July 2008, 09:45 AM	#8
Thurnau "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Watch: DateJust Posts: 738	I like the deployment clasp. It is a big reason I chose the 104. I am lucky that I am from Louisiana, there is a nice old fashioned alligator leather store. I bought a gator belt there. I might see if he will do a custom strap in peanut butter brittle or other colors.

29 July 2008, 11:26 AM	#9
brainbizz Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 608	Excellent choice for first PAM. The Ferrari watch can be obtained at a later date most likely.

2 August 2008, 12:35 PM	#12
goldenwatch Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ca. USA Posts: 52	Great Choice on the 104, can`t go wrong with it. Still wearing my 24/7.

3 August 2008, 12:23 AM	#14
Thurnau "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Watch: DateJust Posts: 738	Thanks guys, thanks dman. The hardest part of getting the watch is waiting for my son to be born. Two times the suspense lol.

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