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4 January 2013, 06:26 AM
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Real Name: Gerardo
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I am BACK! (incoming)
Well, first the background. Several years ago, when Panerai was introduced in the US and only a handful of dealers carried the brand, I fell in love with a 113, a beautiful SS white dialed watch that was -as my SO says- 'a church watch'. It is a beautiful timepiece that I wore for a long time (here are some pics with my IWC and YG Daytona). I really liked the watch and went through the 'strap phase'....brown, black, calf, croc......you know how it goes.
After some time, I felt this was a rather large piece and the weight was interesting, so during one of my watch 'consolidation' stages, I let it go. Somehow, Panerai was always an option and every time I walked into one of their boutiques or the AD, Panerai 'sang' to me. I mentioned this to my AD and also how SS felt heavy sometimes; so he introduced me to the most beautiful dial on the line: the 'sandwich'. Now, as you recall, I was torn between SS and Titanium, so I tried them both and...... |
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4 January 2013, 06:29 AM
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Here it is! My new 177! (sorry, cel phone pics
 ) First impression: the dial is a W O W! BEAUTIFUL!  The details.....it is just beautiful! But then comes Titanium (my first Ti watch).....A M A Z I N G!!!!!! This baby weighs less than my sub! I am impressed on how gorgeous and warm titanium looks/feels; and the weight is superb!!!!!!!Now, I am back on Panerai! Time to go strap-hunting!!!!!! 
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4 January 2013, 06:37 AM
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Real Name: Mik
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Congrats! They are fun for sure!
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4 January 2013, 07:10 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Heath
Location: Lawrenceburg KY
Watch: Submariner
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Congrats on a gorgeous watch.
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4 January 2013, 07:19 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Real Name: Khalid
Location: Sugarland,TX
Watch: PAM 111
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Congrats. Always loved the 177
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4 January 2013, 07:41 AM
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4 January 2013, 07:55 AM
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Welcome back! The 177 is a great one. Congrats.
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4 January 2013, 08:03 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: Matthew
Location: Miami/NY
Watch: the shoes.
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I love it man! Biggest congrats Gerry wear it in the best of health brother!
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4 January 2013, 08:14 AM
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4 January 2013, 08:23 AM
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Real Name: Jon
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Gorgeous watch!! Would love to see one of these in the flesh to get a feel for the Ti
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4 January 2013, 09:08 AM
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Congrats
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4 January 2013, 09:21 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Australia
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I'm a fan of the 177 nice clean dial . But I like the titanium case I think they look great with a grey strap IMO
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4 January 2013, 09:50 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
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Congrats and welcome back!! Cheers,
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4 January 2013, 09:53 AM
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4 January 2013, 10:16 AM
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Congrats! I love the IWC also.
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4 January 2013, 10:57 AM
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Great score! I have the 176 and love it greatly. Goes with any strap, unfortunately.
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4 January 2013, 04:03 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Mr. H
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Congrats! Enhorabuena!
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5 January 2013, 01:32 AM
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5 January 2013, 02:26 AM
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Nice!
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6 January 2013, 09:22 AM
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Real Name: Clive
Location: Exoplanet
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Congrats
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6 January 2013, 09:38 AM
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beautiful sandwich dial.
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6 January 2013, 10:23 AM
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Nice... Glad you are BACK!
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9 January 2013, 06:18 AM
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9 January 2013, 07:26 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Ohio
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I just got mine for Christmas (present to myself). I was going to get a 351 but it just sat too high for me. I had to have the TI case b/c the weight was just a bit much (plus I like the dull Ti look)..also sandwich dial was a must so I got the 177. I love it! The first thing I did when I got it was order a custom strap. Got it yesterday. It is a Kain Heritage.
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9 January 2013, 08:21 AM
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Real Name: Gerardo
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I love the 177; an impressive -and lightweight- watch!
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10 January 2013, 08:59 AM
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Congrats
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