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Old 3 May 2009, 10:03 PM   #1
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Old 3 May 2009, 10:05 PM   #2
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Stunning, the Submersible Panerais are really growing on me.

Love it.

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Old 3 May 2009, 10:11 PM   #3
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Strange Jay, I never gave them a 2nd glance but since I got it I havent had it off and it is a seriously awesome Panerai, as good as any of my others but in a different way!

I know of a 243 coming up for sale in Uk soon if you are intrested!
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Old 3 May 2009, 10:19 PM   #4
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I had never really noticed before but they do look the most like the old instruments Panerai used to make. Send me a PM about the 243, never say never!

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Old 3 May 2009, 10:46 PM   #5
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i had the chance to try a 243 yesterday,simple stunning!!! Luv the 1950 case...must see in person to appreciate!
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Old 4 May 2009, 12:19 AM   #6
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Love the BEAST...Love the strap!!!
The strap look so familiar...Hmmm...Can you tell me what strap is that? Rob?
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Old 4 May 2009, 12:32 AM   #7
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Strap is vintage from Toshi, custom made from some vintage breifcase leather
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Old 4 May 2009, 12:36 AM   #8
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Strap is vintage from Toshi, custom made from some vintage breifcase leather
Brilliant Job!!!
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Old 4 May 2009, 01:04 AM   #9
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What a beauty!! Let me second the WOW factor on the strap.
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Old 4 May 2009, 01:47 AM   #10
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The 243 is very nice and the strap is just stunning!
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Old 4 May 2009, 05:55 AM   #11
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...very jealous. I love my 24 like crazy, but the 243 is something else entirely. In an ideal world, I'd have both...
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Old 4 May 2009, 06:59 AM   #12
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And By Night.........

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Old 4 May 2009, 07:03 AM   #13
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Is the 243 comfortable on the wrist?
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Old 4 May 2009, 07:07 AM   #14
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It is a big lump but the 1950's case makes it sit well. Personally I love it, Its heavy enough to know its there without annoying you.
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Old 4 May 2009, 07:14 AM   #15
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Man I love that watch... Fiddy case and the minor but perfect 1000m details on the crown guard lever and dial really finish her off nicely!
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Old 4 May 2009, 08:03 AM   #16
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Is the 243 comfortable on the wrist?
here we go.
hi jackson are you coming?
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Old 4 May 2009, 08:32 AM   #17
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Beautiful watch congrats!!
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