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Old 17 September 2017, 07:48 AM   #61
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I'm Florence take her to Pharmacia de Santa Maria Novella. Perfumes they've made for 100s of years. A lot of scents made specifically for royalty. Bonus for you, there is a hotel, the Hotel d'orologio. The owner is a Watch collector. Everything in the hotel is a tribute to Rolex, Vacheron and Patek. We didn't stay there but I always go into the bar and have a drink.


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Old 17 September 2017, 10:44 AM   #62
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LooKS fabulous! Making me jealous! Have you spot any wrist porn since being there?
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Old 17 September 2017, 05:22 PM   #63
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Some great pics, Brian. Looks like you and you're wife are having an amazing time. Thanks for sharing

A word of caution though, you're a bit close to Paris there and, since you're going to Firenze, the spiritual home of Panerai, that naughty Mr Jones might start his enabling escapades!
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Old 17 September 2017, 11:25 PM   #64
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Beautiful pics Brian, thanks for sharing have a great time and stay safe
thanks Nick it's an amazing part of the world!

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Old 17 September 2017, 11:26 PM   #65
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I've been to Florence several times. It's an awesome city but if she wants to get the customer made sandals she should do it in Sorrento. In Florence you should go to the leather school. The students sell their stuff in the showroom. A lot of famous people come through there. We saw Will Smith and his wife there in 2012. A lot of the stores in Florence just import cheap leather from China and stamp 'made in Florence' on it.


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Old 17 September 2017, 11:28 PM   #66
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LooKS fabulous! Making me jealous! Have you spot any wrist porn since being there?
We sure have seen alot of Rolex... last night at dinner a gentleman was wearing a Pam Luminor but I couldn't tell the reference. The only other Panerai I've seen all trip. Rolex coming out the wazoo though

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Old 17 September 2017, 11:31 PM   #67
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Some great pics, Brian. Looks like you and you're wife are having an amazing time. Thanks for sharing

A word of caution though, you're a bit close to Paris there and, since you're going to Firenze, the spiritual home of Panerai, that naughty Mr Jones might start his enabling escapades!
I'm way ahead of you Paul ... I already have my defenses up but I'm a weak, weak man .... We shall see :chuckle :

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Old 17 September 2017, 11:56 PM   #68
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I'm only 18% Italian. But it always feels like home. Enjoy.
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Old 18 September 2017, 12:09 AM   #69
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Great pics Brian! Italy is my fav enjoy
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Old 18 September 2017, 03:33 AM   #70
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I'm only 18% Italian. But it always feels like home. Enjoy.
It feels like home to us too

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Old 18 September 2017, 03:34 AM   #71
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Thank you! My wife Andrea enjoyed the sandal shipping today!

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Old 18 September 2017, 05:59 PM   #72
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Leaving Positano and headed to Firenze! What a beautiful part of the country this is. Sad to be leaving but feeling blessed to have experienced this part of the world.

Can't wait for the next leg and of course a stop at the Panerai boutique!

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Old 18 September 2017, 06:12 PM   #73
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Old 18 September 2017, 09:32 PM   #75
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Every view in Italy is amazing!
Looks like we were there around the same time.

Vecchia Roscignia, out of Salerno...







We were high in the mountains and low on the coast...






Had a wonderful time, BUT I MISSED MY BUTTER AND HEINZ KETCHUP!

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Old 18 September 2017, 11:29 PM   #76
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Looks like a fantastic trip! Thanks for bringing us along!
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Old 19 September 2017, 10:33 PM   #77
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What's this I see across from the Duomo ...

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Old 19 September 2017, 11:44 PM   #78
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Nice. It looks they expanded the original boutique since I was there.

Picked up a JV strap while there. Instant VAT refund so I didn't have to mess with it at the airport too


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Old 20 September 2017, 06:12 AM   #79
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Old 20 September 2017, 06:38 AM   #80
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Tonight our last night in Firenze ... what else ... a Florentine steak for two

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Old 20 September 2017, 06:41 AM   #81
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Nice. It looks they expanded the original boutique since I was there.

Picked up a JV strap while there. Instant VAT refund so I didn't have to mess with it at the airport too


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They have tripled the size .... Here are some shots along with the all new 729 released just 1 week ago!

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Old 20 September 2017, 07:33 AM   #82
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Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing these
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Old 20 September 2017, 08:25 AM   #83
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Thats a place that you could do some serious damage on the card. Great pics
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Awesome shots, Brian! Jealousy does not accurately describe my feelings toward this. It's a dream


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Old 20 September 2017, 09:05 AM   #85
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Beautiful pics Brian , thanks for sharing !

Those pams look great!
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Old 20 September 2017, 04:21 PM   #86
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Old 20 September 2017, 04:22 PM   #87
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Thats a place that you could do some serious damage on the card. Great pics
You're not kidding

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Old 20 September 2017, 04:24 PM   #88
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Awesome shots, Brian! Jealousy does not accurately describe my feelings toward this. It's a dream


Happy Honeymoon!
Thank you Kirstofer, it's been a great trip and seeing the boutique was icing on the cake!

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Old 20 September 2017, 04:25 PM   #89
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Beautiful pics Brian , thanks for sharing !

Those pams look great!
Thank you, they are so much better in the metal than in pictures!

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