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Roverdave · 11 June 2006, 09:17 AM

I am still waiting on the 221 to come in, and after closing on a land deal this last week I called the AD in Minn. and had them send me a 0000. I like the absolute simplicity of it, especially compared to the 221. It should be here on Wed. of this coming week and I am sure I will post a few pics as the proud papa of it!

Now, what was it all of you were saying about the straps being a worse addiction than crack...

mailman · 11 June 2006, 12:19 PM

Oh boy oh boy oh boy. Can't wait to see pics of that baby

Rockrolex · 11 June 2006, 01:05 PM

Congrats, Dave. Yes, do post pics when you get that baby.

JJ Irani · 11 June 2006, 04:56 PM

Congrats, Dave....you sound pretty excited!

dman · 11 June 2006, 08:52 PM

Congrats mate!! I am a fan of most Pannies, but the BASE models are so simplistic and historically correct it is awesome!! So much so that all three of my current PAMs are BASE models, yet each is totally different. The BASE Logo will be my next addition to the family, then all my bases will be covered for sure.

Congrats and enjoy that baby with Pride and PASSION!!

mamas · 11 June 2006, 09:15 PM

congrats..wear it in health... now lets see some pics as i have no idea what you are talking about :) :)

Roverdave · 12 June 2006, 01:06 AM

Thanks for all of the replies! I know I'm a little overboard with this, but I really do like the Pannies-they make a really nice contrast to the Rolex in the collection. I'll be sure to get a pic up as soon as it comes in.

C.J. · 12 June 2006, 03:29 AM

Congrats, Dave

I can't wait for the pic's

padi56 · 12 June 2006, 03:32 AM

Always been a fan of Pam's,a little bit more exclusive than some brands.

Roverdave · 12 June 2006, 07:03 AM

Anybody have any good pics of a BASE logo to get me by until Wed.?

dman · 12 June 2006, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roverdave

Anybody have any good pics of a BASE logo to get me by until Wed.?

No BASE logo pal, but tons of BASE pics if you desire, just say the word.

12 June 2006, 10:01 PM

Hey, welcome to the PAM club and congrats. Base models are very nice, clean and simple!

Now the strap mania will slowly creep in.

Roverdave · 13 June 2006, 01:02 AM

Now that you mention straps...

I ordered a brown strap on a deployment and it will be here probably the same time that the 221 comes in. I was also wanting a good brown leather strap-something thick and industrial looking-with a regular buckle as well. I am also trying to locate something semi-waterproof as this will be my daily wear watch and a few of the companies that I own I still like to be hands on from time to time, and they do have the potential to get you wet/dirty. I noticed what looked like a rubberized comfort strap on one of the posts on a Pannie-the quote was something like "ready for the pool". It looked like a great strap-a little nicer than the rubber one that comes with the watch.

Any heads up or websites that I should know about would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

13 June 2006, 01:10 AM

Dave, you may want to have a look at the Molina straps as sold by Steve Toronto in the Accessories section on www.paneristi.com . I have one of his calf straps and the quality is outstanding, as are his prices. He charges US$50 for calf, and $90 for gator and they are of OEM quality.

Also have a look for Kurt-the watch boys, heard good things about them, and of course there's DON at http://www.homestead.com/rlx/DON.html... outstanding quality, prices and service. He's a nice guy, too.

I also bought a blue gator Banda off ebay that I just love. I'm sure Daren could add a few sources.

hutchman · 15 June 2006, 12:54 AM

Hey Dave

My 0 definately gets more wrist time than any other. You should definately check out gabomagic straps also in the accessory section of panersti although not waterproof they wear extremely well.

Roverdave · 15 June 2006, 05:39 AM

Still waiting for the BASE. I was waiting for the mailman today and all he had were envelopes! Tomorrow hopefully...

I ordered a few straps from HK TAN yesterday-I like the vintage look of some of the recycled leather that he is using. Should be fun to mix it up with this one. It is the first non-bracelet model that I have owned since the GRUEN Soviet model I had in high school.

hutchman · 15 June 2006, 09:36 AM

Just be aware, its hard to go back to a 40mm

Pam 000 on a Gabomagic

dman · 15 June 2006, 12:41 PM

Hutch, these boys have steered you the perfect way, but if you need any help or leads, shoot me a PM. I have been known to buy a strap or hundred.

Roverdave · 16 June 2006, 05:25 AM

STILL NO BASE LOGO!!

The dealer supppsedly sent it on Mon. of this week via certified mail. I am only one state away, so I figured that it would be here by now. I have a call into the dealer to see if they can track it down on that end...

Launch Mini · 16 June 2006, 05:48 AM

David, I have checked out the "waterproof" OEM straps. I prefer the rubber one that comes with the Luminor's. Unfortunately , the Bases only come with one strap. The other OEM's, are velcro based, and unless your wrist is the correct size, the straps(velcor part) never line up nice & even.
Daren has said, the OEM Rubber is an under rated strap. I agree, I use it as a regular on one of my Pams.

Roverdave · 16 June 2006, 07:11 AM

Thanks Launch for the heads up-I guess the search is still on...

Hutch-thanks for the pics of the 000-they are just getting me by until the USPS gets their act together and gets me mine. That strap is absolutely fantastic! Where can I get one?

Thanks!!

hutchman · 16 June 2006, 08:11 AM

Actually all 44mm Luminors come with two straps including the Pam 0's. It comes with a black calf and a rubber dive strap, one buckle and 1.6mm screwdriver. 40mm and 45mm luminors and radiomirs are only supplied with one strap.

email for gabomagic sent by pm.

Take care!

Launch Mini · 16 June 2006, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hutchman

Actually all 44mm Luminors come with two straps including the Pam 0's. It comes with a black calf and a rubber dive strap, one buckle and 1.6mm screwdriver. 40mm and 45mm luminors and radiomirs are only supplied with one strap.

email for gabomagic sent by pm.

Take care!

Your right, I got my 005 mixed up with my Radiomir. I just checked the box

The new Rubber straps also have built in tubes

Launch Mini · 16 June 2006, 10:04 AM

Here a pic of the 113 on the black rubber strap

Just a couple pics of the gang hanging out, I think this is the first pic with all the Pannies together.

colemanitis · 16 June 2006, 10:24 AM

I never thought a 40mm watch would look small, but that Sub sure does.

Roverdave · 16 June 2006, 10:49 AM

Great pictures!

That Sub looks just like mine-I didn't realize that there was that big of a difference side by side! I have tried on a few Pannies, but didn't have the Sub with me at the time. I'll always hang onto the Sub as it has been a lifelong dream, but I can't wait to start building my Panerai collection! Two and counting....

Roverdave · 16 June 2006, 10:56 AM

Hutchman-
Thanks for the heads up on the strap! I have fired off an email and hopefully I will have one here in the near future!

dman · 17 June 2006, 04:51 AM

Glad to hear it Dave, enjoy it with Pride and PASSION!!

17 June 2006, 05:31 AM

Congrats Dave... enjoy the passion, as Daren said. It's really quite something to wear one. A month into my ownership and I still have a (more) goofy grin on my ugly mug.

But look at this thing... how could you not love it?

Launch Mini · 16 June 2006, 11:21 AM

Here is the SUB in the middle. Think it looks a bit smaller when it's surrounded by Pannies. BTW, the rubber strap on the 113 IS THE ONE that came with my 005 Logo.

11 June 2006, 09:17 AM	#1
Roverdave Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: David Location: Iowa Watch: SS Sub Posts: 85	Ordered a Panerai 0000 today... I am still waiting on the 221 to come in, and after closing on a land deal this last week I called the AD in Minn. and had them send me a 0000. I like the absolute simplicity of it, especially compared to the 221. It should be here on Wed. of this coming week and I am sure I will post a few pics as the proud papa of it! Now, what was it all of you were saying about the straps being a worse addiction than crack...

11 June 2006, 01:05 PM	#3
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,504	Congrats, Dave. Yes, do post pics when you get that baby. __________________ 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

11 June 2006, 04:56 PM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Congrats, Dave....you sound pretty excited! __________________ 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!!

11 June 2006, 08:52 PM	#5
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,582	Congrats mate!! I am a fan of most Pannies, but the BASE models are so simplistic and historically correct it is awesome!! So much so that all three of my current PAMs are BASE models, yet each is totally different. The BASE Logo will be my next addition to the family, then all my bases will be covered for sure. Congrats and enjoy that baby with Pride and PASSION!! __________________ 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.

12 June 2006, 03:29 AM	#8
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Congrats, Dave I can't wait for the pic's __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

11 June 2006, 12:19 PM	#2
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,357	Oh boy oh boy oh boy. Can't wait to see pics of that baby

11 June 2006, 09:15 PM	#6
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	congrats..wear it in health... now lets see some pics as i have no idea what you are talking about :) :)

12 June 2006, 01:06 AM	#7
Roverdave Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: David Location: Iowa Watch: SS Sub Posts: 85	Thanks for all of the replies! I know I'm a little overboard with this, but I really do like the Pannies-they make a really nice contrast to the Rolex in the collection. I'll be sure to get a pic up as soon as it comes in.

12 June 2006, 03:32 AM	#9
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,236	Always been a fan of Pam's,a little bit more exclusive than some brands. __________________ 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

12 June 2006, 07:03 AM	#10
Roverdave Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: David Location: Iowa Watch: SS Sub Posts: 85	Anybody have any good pics of a BASE logo to get me by until Wed.?

12 June 2006, 10:01 PM	#12
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Hey, welcome to the PAM club and congrats. Base models are very nice, clean and simple! Now the strap mania will slowly creep in.

13 June 2006, 01:02 AM	#13
Roverdave Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: David Location: Iowa Watch: SS Sub Posts: 85	Now that you mention straps... I ordered a brown strap on a deployment and it will be here probably the same time that the 221 comes in. I was also wanting a good brown leather strap-something thick and industrial looking-with a regular buckle as well. I am also trying to locate something semi-waterproof as this will be my daily wear watch and a few of the companies that I own I still like to be hands on from time to time, and they do have the potential to get you wet/dirty. I noticed what looked like a rubberized comfort strap on one of the posts on a Pannie-the quote was something like "ready for the pool". It looked like a great strap-a little nicer than the rubber one that comes with the watch. Any heads up or websites that I should know about would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

13 June 2006, 01:10 AM	#14
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Dave, you may want to have a look at the Molina straps as sold by Steve Toronto in the Accessories section on www.paneristi.com . I have one of his calf straps and the quality is outstanding, as are his prices. He charges US$50 for calf, and $90 for gator and they are of OEM quality. Also have a look for Kurt-the watch boys, heard good things about them, and of course there's DON at http://www.homestead.com/rlx/DON.html... outstanding quality, prices and service. He's a nice guy, too. I also bought a blue gator Banda off ebay that I just love. I'm sure Daren could add a few sources.

15 June 2006, 12:54 AM	#15
hutchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Mike Watch: All things Patek Posts: 515	Hey Dave My 0 definately gets more wrist time than any other. You should definately check out gabomagic straps also in the accessory section of panersti although not waterproof they wear extremely well.

15 June 2006, 05:39 AM	#16
Roverdave Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: David Location: Iowa Watch: SS Sub Posts: 85	Still waiting for the BASE. I was waiting for the mailman today and all he had were envelopes! Tomorrow hopefully... I ordered a few straps from HK TAN yesterday-I like the vintage look of some of the recycled leather that he is using. Should be fun to mix it up with this one. It is the first non-bracelet model that I have owned since the GRUEN Soviet model I had in high school.

15 June 2006, 09:36 AM	#17
hutchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Mike Watch: All things Patek Posts: 515	Just so you can make it until tomorrow! Just be aware, its hard to go back to a 40mm Pam 000 on a Gabomagic

15 June 2006, 12:41 PM	#18
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,582	Hutch, these boys have steered you the perfect way, but if you need any help or leads, shoot me a PM. I have been known to buy a strap or hundred. __________________ 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.

16 June 2006, 05:25 AM	#19
Roverdave Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: David Location: Iowa Watch: SS Sub Posts: 85	STILL NO BASE LOGO!! The dealer supppsedly sent it on Mon. of this week via certified mail. I am only one state away, so I figured that it would be here by now. I have a call into the dealer to see if they can track it down on that end...

16 June 2006, 05:48 AM	#20
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	David, I have checked out the "waterproof" OEM straps. I prefer the rubber one that comes with the Luminor's. Unfortunately , the Bases only come with one strap. The other OEM's, are velcro based, and unless your wrist is the correct size, the straps(velcor part) never line up nice & even. Daren has said, the OEM Rubber is an under rated strap. I agree, I use it as a regular on one of my Pams. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

16 June 2006, 07:11 AM	#21
Roverdave Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: David Location: Iowa Watch: SS Sub Posts: 85	Thanks Launch for the heads up-I guess the search is still on... Hutch-thanks for the pics of the 000-they are just getting me by until the USPS gets their act together and gets me mine. That strap is absolutely fantastic! Where can I get one? Thanks!!

16 June 2006, 08:11 AM	#22
hutchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Mike Watch: All things Patek Posts: 515	Actually all 44mm Luminors come with two straps including the Pam 0's. It comes with a black calf and a rubber dive strap, one buckle and 1.6mm screwdriver. 40mm and 45mm luminors and radiomirs are only supplied with one strap. email for gabomagic sent by pm. Take care!

16 June 2006, 10:04 AM	#24
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	Here a pic of the 113 on the black rubber strap Just a couple pics of the gang hanging out, I think this is the first pic with all the Pannies together. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

16 June 2006, 10:24 AM	#25
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	I never thought a 40mm watch would look small, but that Sub sure does. __________________ Member #471

16 June 2006, 10:49 AM	#26
Roverdave Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: David Location: Iowa Watch: SS Sub Posts: 85	Great pictures! That Sub looks just like mine-I didn't realize that there was that big of a difference side by side! I have tried on a few Pannies, but didn't have the Sub with me at the time. I'll always hang onto the Sub as it has been a lifelong dream, but I can't wait to start building my Panerai collection! Two and counting....

16 June 2006, 10:56 AM	#27
Roverdave Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: David Location: Iowa Watch: SS Sub Posts: 85	Hutchman- Thanks for the heads up on the strap! I have fired off an email and hopefully I will have one here in the near future!

17 June 2006, 04:51 AM	#28
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,582	Glad to hear it Dave, enjoy it with Pride and PASSION!! __________________ 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.

17 June 2006, 05:31 AM	#29
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Congrats Dave... enjoy the passion, as Daren said. It's really quite something to wear one. A month into my ownership and I still have a (more) goofy grin on my ugly mug. But look at this thing... how could you not love it?

16 June 2006, 11:21 AM	#30
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	Here is the SUB in the middle. Think it looks a bit smaller when it's surrounded by Pannies. BTW, the rubber strap on the 113 IS THE ONE that came with my 005 Logo. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

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