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BigHat · 20 June 2008, 01:36 AM

Any 249 owners here?

I just learned that the watch has a plexiglass crystal. Is that true and if so, why would they do that?

boa2 · 20 June 2008, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BigHat

Any 249 owners here?

I just learned that the watch has a plexiglass crystal. Is that true and if so, why would they do that?

In deference to its heritage, I'm sure. The original design is from 1936. From what I understand, it's not difficult to remove scratches from the crystal. Search on Paneristi.com, and you'll find the product that most use to clean it.

Launch Mini · 20 June 2008, 02:37 AM

I have one, the plexi domed crystal is true to the original 1936 watch.
I have no issues with dings on mine. Hit the wall once, but just got wall paint on the crystal, rubbed it with an regular cloth & it's pretty close to new.
The marks just add character.
Mine is for me to wear & enjoy, so not too worried about little marks.

Have the 232 also, this needs the domed plexi too.

brainbizz · 20 June 2008, 08:37 AM

249 also comes with an additional crystal. The plexiglass adds character to the watch.

Mr_T · 20 June 2008, 11:06 AM

Plexi can be polished back to remove any surface scratches, plus you do get a spare as part of the deal. What ever you do, don't let that stop you from buying the 249

Thani · 23 June 2008, 10:38 PM

one more to the list of owners here

evy411nia · 25 June 2008, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I have one, the plexi domed crystal is true to the original 1936 watch.
I have no issues with dings on mine. Hit the wall once, but just got wall paint on the crystal, rubbed it with an regular cloth & it's pretty close to new.
The marks just add character.
Mine is for me to wear & enjoy, so not too worried about little marks.

Have the 232 also, this needs the domed plexi too.

I'm really warming up to the Radiomir since trying one on in Vegas last week...just wish it was smaller. I know Panerai is suppose to be big, but I'm into smaller as of late.

aristal · 2 July 2008, 08:13 AM

can one replace the plexiglass him/herself or need to bring to SC?

HKperf · 5 July 2008, 08:53 AM

just got mine..love the watch at MSRP but do i like the watch for 8k over retail??? hmmmm

hienpham04 · 5 July 2008, 09:31 AM

It's worth it, John!

oyster21 · 5 July 2008, 04:48 PM

another 249 checking in here...
I agree with Launch Mini, marks just add more character to the watch. How can you resist the beauty of the cali dial?

pwrslider · 5 July 2008, 05:57 PM

I like the dial...just not that crazy about the blue hands....

leopardprey · 5 July 2008, 08:15 PM

Well, I have to admit, did not like the looks of the 249 until I saw one in person. Was very very nice in the flesh and very classic looking. Love the domed plexiglass crystal, california dial and the blue hnads!!!!! Just do not think it is worth the current market price though. If I could find one at retail I may buy. The only other thing I do not like is the only 30meter water resistance, as does not really stay true to the watches roots and not a good replica of the original 1936s. But, I imagine most who buy are buying for for collection purposes, investment purposes, or to wear for special occasions or GTGs, and not for strapping it on to the outside of a wet suit and doing a tactical swim or waterborne insertion to place a mine on a ship's hull !

mailman · 5 July 2008, 08:24 PM

I think it's a great looking watch

Love the dial and the hands on it

Trurolexer · 25 November 2008, 12:21 AM

What A Watch!!!

20 June 2008, 01:36 AM	#1
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	Any 249 "California" Owners Here? Any 249 owners here? I just learned that the watch has a plexiglass crystal. Is that true and if so, why would they do that?

20 June 2008, 02:37 AM	#3
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	I have one, the plexi domed crystal is true to the original 1936 watch. I have no issues with dings on mine. Hit the wall once, but just got wall paint on the crystal, rubbed it with an regular cloth & it's pretty close to new. The marks just add character. Mine is for me to wear & enjoy, so not too worried about little marks. Have the 232 also, this needs the domed plexi too. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

5 July 2008, 04:48 PM	#11
oyster21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 2 continents Posts: 198	another 249 checking in here... I agree with Launch Mini, marks just add more character to the watch. How can you resist the beauty of the cali dial? __________________ ------------------------- several watches...

5 July 2008, 05:57 PM	#12
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	I like the dial...just not that crazy about the blue hands.... __________________ 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)

5 July 2008, 08:24 PM	#14
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,360	I think it's a great looking watch Love the dial and the hands on it __________________ JJ

23 June 2008, 10:38 PM	#6
Thani Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Thani Location: Dubai UAE Watch: Milgauss 116400 GV Posts: 2,082	one more to the list of owners here

2 July 2008, 08:13 AM	#8
aristal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: san francisco Posts: 21	can one replace the plexiglass him/herself or need to bring to SC?

5 July 2008, 09:31 AM	#10
hienpham04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Hien Q Pham Location: Orlando, FL Watch: Rolex President Posts: 595	It's worth it, John!

5 July 2008, 08:15 PM	#13
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Well, I have to admit, did not like the looks of the 249 until I saw one in person. Was very very nice in the flesh and very classic looking. Love the domed plexiglass crystal, california dial and the blue hnads!!!!! Just do not think it is worth the current market price though. If I could find one at retail I may buy. The only other thing I do not like is the only 30meter water resistance, as does not really stay true to the watches roots and not a good replica of the original 1936s. But, I imagine most who buy are buying for for collection purposes, investment purposes, or to wear for special occasions or GTGs, and not for strapping it on to the outside of a wet suit and doing a tactical swim or waterborne insertion to place a mine on a ship's hull !

25 November 2008, 12:21 AM	#15
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	What A Watch!!!

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