my panerai arrived too!(114)

[fat-sam]

i got it yesterday but my camera is still sulking and wont co-operate with my computer, i have my first strap on the way- thanks BruceS- and im already obsessed with all things panerai, just tried to order a couple of straps(my long time grail strap a honey ostrich one and a stingray one- after i swam with them in jan.)- i tried to get them from strapcode.com, but there was a security problem, has anyone here used them?

i can see myself getting seriously addicted- a different strap for every polo shirt i own(im not even kidding ), the thing that supprised me most was how easy it is to fall for such a simple watch- my first non-vintage manual wind(which i love- its like the watch needs me ) and it doesnt have a second hand or a date feature but that makes it some how more appealing- i am truly smitten and can see a black face coming soon- when i can sell the omega,

my wife loved it(i told her £1000 ) and i've booked up a long and romantic weekend in......FLORENCE! she hasnt sussed why

[roadcarver]

Congrats Sams! An onset of Strapititis has already begun!

[President]

Congratulations!

[gmt 16750]

Congrats Sam - sounds like your chuffed with this one all right

[fat-sam]

i have some paneristi type queries and i think ive driven bruce offline with my child like line of questioning

mine says H048/700 does this mean its no.48 of 700
is H the year- if so what year?
whats their servicing like- price, time, quality etc


if you answer these i promise not to drive you all mad for at least a week

cheers

[ABushman]

I cannot answer your questions, but can offer congratulations on the new acquisition, and condolenses on the bout of strapitis you've come down with.

[Prince]

Congratulations, Sammy! Can't wait to see the photos...

[JJ Irani]

Congrats, Sam....look forward to the pics. Wear it in good health, my friend!!

A great watch for an even greater guy!!

[fat-sam]

cheers guys, but until they are answered i will think of fiendishly annoying things to post.....
'is my seadweller waterproof?'
does my GMT only work near greenwich?
does my datejust just tell you the date??? you know like a calender?

etc

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by fat-sam

cheers guys, but until they are answered i will think of fiendishly annoying things to post.....
'is my seadweller waterproof?'
does my GMT only work near greenwich?
does my datejust just tell you the date??? you know like a calender?

etc

But do beware, Sam. Questions like that could get you banned!!

[Prince]

Originally Posted by fat-sam

cheers guys, but until they are answered i will think of fiendishly annoying things to post.....
'is my seadweller waterproof?'
does my GMT only work near greenwich?
does my datejust just tell you the date??? you know like a calender?

Or my favorites:
"How do I wind my watch?"
"Can I wash my Submariner in the sink?"
"Does the President Day-Date come in Stainless Steel?"

[Launch Mini]

That number shows your watch is number 48 out of ONLY 700 Produced in 2005 ( H = the year , 2006 = I)
Congrats on the acquisition.
The stickers are in the mail.
They are static cling type, for the inside of glass.

[fat-sam]

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

That number shows your watch is number 48 out of ONLY 700 Produced in 2005 ( H = the year , 2006 = I)
Congrats on the acquisition.
The stickers are in the mail.
They are static cling type, for the inside of glass.

i love you

i am now off down the pub to tell everyone that my watch is one of only 700....


seriously cheers guys, i will down my first pint to you all

[fat-sam]

by the way- till my new straps come i'm strictly dressing a la johnny cash!

[Prince]

Double congrats, Sammy.

[padi56]

Nice watch Sam wear it in good health.

[amanda]

Awesome Sammy - we got the passion on the same day! Fantastico! The white dial looks awesome on any strap, you will have a ball with it. Maybe one day I can add a white one too - shhhhh dont tell anyone that lives with me that tho ok? actually 2 black dials and I can pretend they are the same watch, nobody would know.

Hey I forgot to wind mine and it stopped.. what a numpty right?

I still havent been game to try changing the strap yet

[walds11]

Welcome to the dark side :) Congrats.

[Uncle-AJ]

Congratulations Sammy!!

[djemmtee]

wooohoooo! another fellow paneristi! wear your 114 in good health my friend.

Mike

[fat-sam]

Originally Posted by amanda

Awesome Sammy - we got the passion on the same day! Fantastico! The white dial looks awesome on any strap, you will have a ball with it. Maybe one day I can add a white one too - shhhhh dont tell anyone that lives with me that tho ok? actually 2 black dials and I can pretend they are the same watch, nobody would know.

Hey I forgot to wind mine and it stopped.. what a numpty right?

I still havent been game to try changing the strap yet

my brown strap arrived today- bruceS you are a great guy!- i have had a day of black leather and one of black rubber(im talking about straps, ok!) so the weekend will be brown leather- its so easy to change straps but also easy to slip and scratch the lugs

i fully understand how they have such a cult following now- i love the omega, but new within seconds of trying the 114, i knew that the planet ocean was not going to get much wrist time