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dman · 26 March 2006, 11:19 AM

The watch A.D.D. kicked in again and I have reshuffled the collection. I had a deal for a 190 for my YM that fell through because I wouldn't budge on $250 from the other guy, oh well, there will be others I am sure of that.

The other two watches were not as lucky.

I traded my 88 for a 162. The 162 was the first 44mm chrono made by Panerai and was only made for one year. It has become very sought after and I lucked into this deal. I will replace the 88 eventually, but that one is a regular production model and this one is already above the list on resell.

Besides, the model that really attracted me to Panerai was Jason Stratham's chrono in the Transporter. (Even if his beeped and that is not real)

The 24Submersible was also moved to fill a void that was itching me. I missed a BASE model with nothing but the two hands and the numbers on the dial. Something that is the essence of Panerai to me. I also have never had a Radiomir in my collection. Not to mention it is a manual wind which I really missed. So I traded a 3 year old watch for one that was bought new in December and made out on that deal.

I am really stoked about these two, one everday wearer in the 162 and a dress type watch in the Rad. Was a really cool day for me. If you haven't figured it out by now, I am all about staying happy in the moment, and I am.

Some pics....

JJ Irani · 26 March 2006, 01:09 PM

I like the Chrono one better...would look super duper on that bracelet you've got!!

C.J. · 26 March 2006, 06:50 PM

Awesome, bro. Both of them are beauties

Best of luck with them and enjoy

padi56 · 26 March 2006, 08:26 PM

Very nice pictures Daren but out of the Pam range must admit the Chrono is not my favourite,think its the bezel.But now a huge fan of view backs in watches,like the Radiomir nice clean simple look.

mailman · 26 March 2006, 10:01 PM

Awesome deal my man

I like the chrono, but the 210 (I think

) is sweet. Sandwhich dial, very clean, plain dial is hot.

One question, how does it wear at 45mm? Do you find it rather large or no? Just wondering.

27 March 2006, 01:46 AM

Looks like a sweet deal Daren! Congrats...

I really like the Radiomir.......it's a beauty!

Goodwatch · 27 March 2006, 03:57 AM

Yes Daren, the Radiomir!

Clean looking watch. Is it 44 mm as well, or 45?

Tell us about the finish and the movement.

Launch Mini · 27 March 2006, 04:06 AM

S W E E T.

You know my likings for this brand.

Both are beautiful.
How does the sandwich dial look in personal??

AJC · 27 March 2006, 04:19 AM

Aaron

27 March 2006, 04:38 AM

By the way, do you realize that at first you had me a little worried with the title of this thread?

"If you flip, then do it with a BANG!! "

I was hoping that I wouldn't some fugly Hublot on your wrist when I opened the thread.

Fortunately there was a bang, but not a Big Bang!

dman · 27 March 2006, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

Awesome deal my man

I like the chrono, but the 210 (I think

) is sweet. Sandwhich dial, very clean, plain dial is hot.

One question, how does it wear at 45mm? Do you find it rather large or no? Just wondering.

I am really liking both of them, which means they are safe......for at least a week. I plan on wearing the 162 as a daily wearer as it looks knockout on the wrist. But I wore the Rad today and this thing is the mutts nutts!! It is slimmer and lighter, so the 45mm is a non issue, in fact it sits perfect on the wrist under a dress shirt and feels awesome.

I have to apologize to Johnny too, the Sammy dial is the bomb!! I am loving the way it looks and also the throw back to it's roots.

dman · 27 March 2006, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avalon

By the way, do you realize that at first you had me a little worried with the title of this thread?

"If you flip, then do it with a BANG!! "

I was hoping that I wouldn't some fugly Hublot on your wrist when I opened the thread.

Fortunately there was a bang, but not a Big Bang!

I gotta tell ya Al, something about the ceramic Big Bang does it for me, I really like it alot. But for a few quid more I would just get an AP RO Chrono.

27 March 2006, 11:17 PM

Nice Daren. Glad the deal traspired without complications. They're both really, really nice. I love the 210!!!

Rockrolex · 27 March 2006, 11:46 PM

Well done, Daren. Both are good looking pieces, although, believe it or not, I kind of like the simple look of the Rad a bit better. But enjoy them for the two or three weeks that you plan to keep them.

dman · 28 March 2006, 12:06 AM

Thanks guys. I gotta admit, I thought I would love the chrono 10 to 1 but I really can't decide which one to wear. I should not ever get 2 watches at the same time again.

Trurolexer · 15 December 2008, 12:38 AM

GREAT!!!

You still have those two, Daren?

Or already flip 'em?

Alexus · 15 December 2008, 12:56 AM

A PAM chrono is a must :) what a beautyful watch! Congrats

brainbizz · 15 December 2008, 01:07 AM

I never understood al the bashing of the PAM chronos. I wear my 236 far more than any other watch congrats.

argee1977 · 15 December 2008, 01:24 AM

Ah, the PAM chrono, lovely watches

mike · 15 December 2008, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brainbizz

I never understood al the bashing of the PAM chronos. I wear my 236 far more than any other watch congrats.

Jeez, what a stunning collection of chronos!!

Man, do I feel humble!

Trurolexer · 15 December 2008, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Jeez, what a stunning collection of chronos!!

Man, do I feel humble!

X2!!!

26 March 2006, 11:19 AM	#1
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,582	If you flip, then do it with a BANG!! The watch A.D.D. kicked in again and I have reshuffled the collection. I had a deal for a 190 for my YM that fell through because I wouldn't budge on $250 from the other guy, oh well, there will be others I am sure of that. The other two watches were not as lucky. I traded my 88 for a 162. The 162 was the first 44mm chrono made by Panerai and was only made for one year. It has become very sought after and I lucked into this deal. I will replace the 88 eventually, but that one is a regular production model and this one is already above the list on resell. Besides, the model that really attracted me to Panerai was Jason Stratham's chrono in the Transporter. (Even if his beeped and that is not real) The 24Submersible was also moved to fill a void that was itching me. I missed a BASE model with nothing but the two hands and the numbers on the dial. Something that is the essence of Panerai to me. I also have never had a Radiomir in my collection. Not to mention it is a manual wind which I really missed. So I traded a 3 year old watch for one that was bought new in December and made out on that deal. I am really stoked about these two, one everday wearer in the 162 and a dress type watch in the Rad. Was a really cool day for me. If you haven't figured it out by now, I am all about staying happy in the moment, and I am. Some pics.... __________________ 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 March 2006, 01:09 PM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	I like the Chrono one better...would look super duper on that bracelet you've got!! __________________ 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 March 2006, 06:50 PM	#3
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Awesome, bro. Both of them are beauties Best of luck with them and enjoy __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

26 March 2006, 08:26 PM	#4
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,236	Very nice pictures Daren but out of the Pam range must admit the Chrono is not my favourite,think its the bezel.But now a huge fan of view backs in watches,like the Radiomir nice clean simple look. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

26 March 2006, 10:01 PM	#5
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,357	Awesome deal my man I like the chrono, but the 210 (I think ) is sweet. Sandwhich dial, very clean, plain dial is hot. One question, how does it wear at 45mm? Do you find it rather large or no? Just wondering. __________________ JJ

27 March 2006, 01:46 AM	#6
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Looks like a sweet deal Daren! Congrats... I really like the Radiomir.......it's a beauty!

27 March 2006, 03:57 AM	#7
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	Yes Daren, the Radiomir! Clean looking watch. Is it 44 mm as well, or 45? Tell us about the finish and the movement. __________________ Member# 127

27 March 2006, 04:06 AM	#8
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	S W E E T. You know my likings for this brand. Both are beautiful. How does the sandwich dial look in personal?? __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

27 March 2006, 04:19 AM	#9
AJC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	Aaron

27 March 2006, 04:38 AM	#10
---- Guest Posts: n/a	By the way, do you realize that at first you had me a little worried with the title of this thread? "If you flip, then do it with a BANG!! " I was hoping that I wouldn't some fugly Hublot on your wrist when I opened the thread. Fortunately there was a bang, but not a Big Bang!

27 March 2006, 11:17 PM	#13
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Nice Daren. Glad the deal traspired without complications. They're both really, really nice. I love the 210!!!

27 March 2006, 11:46 PM	#14
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	Well done, Daren. Both are good looking pieces, although, believe it or not, I kind of like the simple look of the Rad a bit better. But enjoy them for the two or three weeks that you plan to keep them. __________________ 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

28 March 2006, 12:06 AM	#15
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,582	Thanks guys. I gotta admit, I thought I would love the chrono 10 to 1 but I really can't decide which one to wear. I should not ever get 2 watches at the same time again. __________________ 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.

15 December 2008, 12:38 AM	#16
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	GREAT!!! You still have those two, Daren? Or already flip 'em?

15 December 2008, 12:56 AM	#17
Alexus "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: Switzerland Watch: SD/PAM74/ExII/SRSD Posts: 393	A PAM chrono is a must :) what a beautyful watch! Congrats __________________ The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible, and achieve it, generation after generation. Pearl.S.Buck

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