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dman · 26 October 2005, 10:24 AM

that I took while I was fighting withdrawls.

JJ Irani · 26 October 2005, 04:39 PM

That's a real smart looking watch, Daren. Nice pics!!

padi56 · 26 October 2005, 05:45 PM

My favourite Panerai Daren looks great on that black strap with
your white shirt.Is that your little hairy dog in background great pictures mate.

Seadweller · 26 October 2005, 07:05 PM

I want it, I want it..........

BruceS · 26 October 2005, 08:09 PM

Cool pics Daren! Congrats on the new 88!!

Rockrolex · 26 October 2005, 11:02 PM

Great pics, D. But on your wrist that thing is monstrous.

27 October 2005, 02:33 AM

In best Jeff Spicoli voice...

"Awesome, totally awesome, dude."

dman · 27 October 2005, 02:36 AM

Thanks boys!! It really does not wear that big Ed.

BruceS · 27 October 2005, 04:01 AM

Daren, I think you've fallen off into the black hole of the dark side mate. It DOES wear that big!!

dman · 27 October 2005, 04:27 AM

No it doesn't wear big, but the Rolex is a bit small.

JJ Irani · 27 October 2005, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

No it doesn't wear big, but the Rolex is a bit small.

40 mm is virtually PERFECT for almost any-sized wrist!!!

dman · 27 October 2005, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

40 mm is virtually PERFECT for almost any-sized wrist!!!

Speak for your bald self JJ.

I like the 44mm size personally.

BruceS · 27 October 2005, 04:37 AM

I'm wearing this 39mm beauty today and it doesn't seem small at all

dman · 27 October 2005, 04:40 AM

I like the BM , the Pams and the YM. None of them seem small, there is a small adjustment period, but I like all of them.

BruceS · 27 October 2005, 05:09 AM

The BM definately isn't small! I think you're right. There's a place for them all, and it only takes a small adjustment period. When I wore a Panerai everyday, this Breitling seemed tiny. But lately, I've been wearing the BM mostly. It's all a matter of perception. I never wanted to loose my ability to wear a "normal" watch. I do think that is a problem with Panerai, and these guys keep buying BIGGER ones, like 47mm.

Oh, my AD called to say they had a Marina Militare Destro in. They were keeping it in the safe and just calling "special customers" about it. I wasn't interested at all, but while I was there one day I checked it out. It's bloody HUGE. I just don't understand paying $9500 for a watch with the same movement as a $4000 111. I think some of these guys have gone off the deep end

dman · 27 October 2005, 06:10 AM

The companies are trying to capatilize on the popularity, you are right that much premium is crazy for the same movement.

You gotta admit though, the 217 is quite a looker.

I do like all of them, I just happen to reach for the Pannies 5 out of every 7 days or so.

JJ Irani · 27 October 2005, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

Speak for your bald self JJ.

I like the 44mm size personally.

That was a generalised statement, Daren. The 40 mm size is somehow kinda universal.....good enough for most wrists - large or small!!

tpearman · 2 November 2005, 01:00 AM

Great looking new watch, Daren. I like it a lot (especially because it's a GMT, and you know how I love the GMTs!)

dman · 2 November 2005, 03:12 AM

Thanks Tim!!!

mailman · 3 November 2005, 11:31 AM

Awesome watch and pics Daren.

I always wondered how the crown guard on the Pannies is on the wrist?

dman · 3 November 2005, 11:32 AM

It is never a factor Paul. That is the beauty of the straps, you can keep them tight enough so that they don't slide around, yet the band lets your arm live.

26 October 2005, 10:24 AM	#1
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,582	Glad To Be Back, A few New Pics that I took while I was fighting withdrawls. __________________ 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.

26 October 2005, 04:39 PM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	That's a real smart looking watch, Daren. Nice pics!! __________________ 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!!

26 October 2005, 05:45 PM	#3
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26 October 2005, 07:05 PM	#4
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26 October 2005, 11:02 PM	#6
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,501	Great pics, D. But on your wrist that thing is monstrous. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

26 October 2005, 08:09 PM	#5
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Cool pics Daren! Congrats on the new 88!!

27 October 2005, 02:33 AM	#7
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	In best Jeff Spicoli voice... "Awesome, totally awesome, dude."

27 October 2005, 02:36 AM	#8
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,582	Thanks boys!! It really does not wear that big Ed. __________________ 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.

27 October 2005, 04:01 AM	#9
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Daren, I think you've fallen off into the black hole of the dark side mate. It DOES wear that big!!

27 October 2005, 04:27 AM	#10
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,582	No it doesn't wear big, but the Rolex is a bit small. __________________ 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.

27 October 2005, 04:37 AM	#13
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	I'm wearing this 39mm beauty today and it doesn't seem small at all

27 October 2005, 04:40 AM	#14
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,582	I like the BM , the Pams and the YM. None of them seem small, there is a small adjustment period, but I like all of them. __________________ 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.

27 October 2005, 05:09 AM	#15
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	The BM definately isn't small! I think you're right. There's a place for them all, and it only takes a small adjustment period. When I wore a Panerai everyday, this Breitling seemed tiny. But lately, I've been wearing the BM mostly. It's all a matter of perception. I never wanted to loose my ability to wear a "normal" watch. I do think that is a problem with Panerai, and these guys keep buying BIGGER ones, like 47mm. Oh, my AD called to say they had a Marina Militare Destro in. They were keeping it in the safe and just calling "special customers" about it. I wasn't interested at all, but while I was there one day I checked it out. It's bloody HUGE. I just don't understand paying $9500 for a watch with the same movement as a $4000 111. I think some of these guys have gone off the deep end

27 October 2005, 06:10 AM	#16
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,582	The companies are trying to capatilize on the popularity, you are right that much premium is crazy for the same movement. You gotta admit though, the 217 is quite a looker. I do like all of them, I just happen to reach for the Pannies 5 out of every 7 days or so. __________________ 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.

2 November 2005, 01:00 AM	#18
tpearman "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana USA Posts: 53	Beautiful! Great looking new watch, Daren. I like it a lot (especially because it's a GMT, and you know how I love the GMTs!)

2 November 2005, 03:12 AM	#19
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,582	Thanks Tim!!! __________________ 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 November 2005, 11:31 AM	#20
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,357	Awesome watch and pics Daren. I always wondered how the crown guard on the Pannies is on the wrist? __________________ JJ

3 November 2005, 11:32 AM	#21
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,582	It is never a factor Paul. That is the beauty of the straps, you can keep them tight enough so that they don't slide around, yet the band lets your arm live. __________________ 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.

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