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16 November 2008, 09:39 AM | #1 |
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First let me say that for quite a while I've been toying with the idea of adding a PANERAI to my collection. I've tried a bunch of them on and honestly admired the way their 44 mm offering not only fit, but seemed to "blend" into the wrist. (I know silly discription).
As fate would have it my AD recently got one in that really caught my eye. As a fan of GMTs this one gave me everything I wanted in my first Panerai. The watch orginally came with a brown croc. strap that while very nice just didn't call my name. My AD was kind enough to swap it for a black leather strap with big buckle for me, fit the rubber strap that I honestly liked the best and the deal was done. Let me introduce the newest member to the clan.. The LUMINOR GMT 088. I haven't seen a COSC cert come with a watch in quite a while....kinda nice, Of course the required lume shot, and wrist shot, and box shot, Threw in a nice key chain, As well as a PANERAI Tee-shirt and the "matt" I used for the photos is actually a HUGE coffee table magazine full of great photos and history of the marque. I can't wait to get my official "Darkside" membership card! |
16 November 2008, 09:42 AM | #2 |
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Congrats, beautiful watch and great pictures!!!
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16 November 2008, 09:44 AM | #3 |
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Awesome 88 Great pics and welcome to the club! Now time to start hoarding straps.
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congrats on the newest member of the family!! wear it in good health, it's a beauty.
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16 November 2008, 11:39 AM | #5 |
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Yeah Mike! Love that 88. Let the strap madness commence!!!!!!
I can't wait to be a darkside member. Wear it in good health.
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16 November 2008, 02:19 PM | #6 |
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Welcome to "The Darkside"
Got your first PAM .... and it wont be the last !! Much more addictive than Rolex. Since you love GMTs,here's a pic of a Radiomir GMT ...45mm,double crown,300 only in 2006 and JLC movement ....on Jules Verne Nubuck Gold OEM 26/26,125/95 |
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Nice Pam Mike and excellent pix.
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Congrats, Mike.....what a beauty!! Wear it in good health, buddy!!
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16 November 2008, 05:14 PM | #9 |
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Mike? A Panerai?
What A GREAT NEWS!!! CONGRATS FOR YOUR NEW WATCH, SIR!!! Welcome To The DARK SIDE... |
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It really is astounding the amount of Rolex owners who also get a Panerai, it's not a case of swapping over, they have both. I love the GMTs, the hands, dial and look is very nice and this one is definitely on the list of next to buy.
So anyway, this leads me to another question, if we can get another couple of moderators to move over to the darkside can we rename this website
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16 November 2008, 08:31 PM | #11 |
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That thing is nice!!!!!!Wow....I might have to get me one of these!!
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16 November 2008, 09:59 PM | #12 |
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Woo Hoo Congratulations buddy Enjoy it in good health
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16 November 2008, 11:45 PM | #13 |
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congratsssss
Welcome to the club..!!!, lets see how long it takes b-4 another one shows up the 88 is a stunning watch and the only one next to the submersible with the open hands..
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great choice. Looks fantastic, wear it in good health
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17 November 2008, 02:08 AM | #15 |
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Mike - great, great watch, great pics. Congratulations!
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Absolutely beautiful!!! i may have one in the very near future as well!!! Enjoy!!
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17 November 2008, 05:06 AM | #17 |
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Outstanding pictures and a stunning Panerai, Mike.
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17 November 2008, 06:27 AM | #18 |
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Thanks guys!
I'm really loving this one!! |
17 November 2008, 07:58 AM | #19 |
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Big congratulations Mike!
I have always been extremely impressed by your Rolex collection and definately the nicest I have ever seen. Is this your only non-Rolex or do you have others?
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I admit I'm not as up to speed yet on all things Panerai as I'd like to be, but the fun for me in this hobby has always been in the learning. I don't think my 88 will be an "only" child. |
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A few months from now you'll have a PAM GMT, 8 day, chrono, base, 4 radomirs and will be laughing at people wearing 'girlyman' Rolexes
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For next Pannie, how about Radiomir model, 232 maybe or 249? |
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OOOOOOOOOOOOOH!!!!!!!!!!!
I did not see this coming! A big Mike! |
18 November 2008, 01:06 PM | #24 |
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Hey Mike
Nice addition to your collection And there are some amazing straps out there !! |
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Mike,
You will buy anything that has GMT on it. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Great watch ...Great history Regards Mike. |
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He just a GMT Maniac!!!
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