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9 September 2010, 01:04 AM | #1 |
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I finally have this Holy Grail, home, where it belongs.......
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9 September 2010, 01:07 AM | #2 |
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Congrats Robert, that's a stunner!
Great photos too!
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9 September 2010, 01:10 AM | #3 |
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The complete package included the following: Original signed warranty libretto Mahagoni Box description Box with number LMM41 sticker outside the box original hang tag original brass screw driver brand new shark strap ( original pre V of course ) extra screw and tube set Invoice copy from Panerai Firenze to the Italian Navy and the watch with original Pre V strap |
9 September 2010, 01:27 AM | #4 |
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Wow! What year would that be made?
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9 September 2010, 02:00 AM | #5 |
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Oh
My God! Dude, that is the Grail for me as well! Holy S**T Wear it with pride and passion man!
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9 September 2010, 02:04 AM | #6 |
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Robert..great pickup...wow...awesome 4liner...
wear that grail in good health...
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9 September 2010, 02:13 AM | #7 |
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That's reallyreally amazing.
And beyond cool. And that's coming from a newbie Paneristi. I rarely "congratulate" people on buying a watch (cuz', I mean, how rare IS a Rolex GMT-IIC? And people are patting each other on the back for "acquiring" one?), but in this case, I think it's warranted. Congrats! |
9 September 2010, 02:14 AM | #8 |
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Thanks guys, I am through for a while in collecting as this one set me back a dollar or 2.
The 5218-202/A was made in 1993. What I love about this watch is the non-matching dial which are few and far between. And as well the paperwork that links this watch directly with this being one of so few that was actually delivered to it's namesake, the Italian Navy's Marina Militare. |
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9 September 2010, 02:17 AM | #10 |
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Wow! Huge congrats.
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9 September 2010, 02:17 AM | #11 |
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WOW & OMFG - huge congrats!
thats something you dont see everyday! |
9 September 2010, 02:49 AM | #12 |
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Looks like an old overhyped, overpriced watch to me. I prefer my PAM 00 over that watch any day of the week. Hope you did not spend more than $5K for that sample. Looks like you are now the cat's meow spending more than 30 times the original asking price of $2K.
Now you can keep it in a safe and wait for appreciation. I on the other hand will wear my 00 on a daily business. Glad you got your grail though...especially since Richemont had nothing to do with it! Good luck on its appreciation! |
9 September 2010, 02:59 AM | #13 | |
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Thank you Tommy for all of your kind words. They only made 140 of the 5218-202/A, total. Of the very rare non-matching dials there is supposedly only 30 to 40 non matching dials (no one knows for sure) split up between the 201/A and the 202/A watches. And this particular 202/A is even rarer as it is one of 20 that were officially delivered and owned by the Italian Navy's Marina Miliare unit, now that, Tommy, is real history. True Richemont did not have anthing to do with this watch but due to recently falling profits (3 months ago) at Richemont, I don't doubt they will copy this one as well but that would not chaff me, at least I know I own the original. |
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wouldnt a simple - "congrats and happy for you" post be better? (imho of course) |
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Looks awesome Robert. Wear it in good health.
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Like WHOA!!!
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9 September 2010, 04:04 AM | #21 |
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Disgraceful post...... Robert, congratulations on your aquisition. Absolutely dripping in heritage. Looks superb...... |
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9 September 2010, 04:05 AM | #23 |
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9 September 2010, 04:36 AM | #24 |
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Congrats
Hope you enjoy your trip to Singapore.
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9 September 2010, 04:45 AM | #26 |
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Congratulations, Robert!
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9 September 2010, 04:47 AM | #27 |
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Stunning wristwatch. Enjoy!
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BIG Congrats!
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Just...wow. That's all I can say.
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