Wrist Check 2017

[Moonshiner]

bazza. said:

My 30 year old Tuna

T'was your original post from a few weeks back that actually guided me away from getting my normal go - to favourite style, the classic oyster, I'm very much liking the change.

[Jez m]

AMG Merc said:

ZesPak said:

Is it the angle or does that look very big on that wrist?

Think either size looks OK - that looks like a 44mm. I got the smaller 40mm in case it did look too big. Funny the difference 4mm makes

Yeah, it is massive! 44mm case. I love it though, my first Panerai and definitely won't be my last.

[immigrant]

Squadrone Rosso said:

Holiday watch chosen. Perfect pool / sea watch

Possibly.

Snorkeling. Took water in through the HEV. 2 months at Rolex, new movement.

[bazza.]

You have to love the Bracelets from StrapCode, fantastic design's great build quality
cheap prices

[Caruso]

[neilbauer]

Working tonight so work watch.

[NDA]

AMG Merc said:

AFAIR £3020 - possible discounts or around £300 - but hard to find.

Thanks...

[Squadrone Rosso]

NDA said:

Thanks...

I paid £2350 at the Silverstone Classic. Box, papers, extra straps & unworn

[Pupp]

Jez m said:

AMG Merc said:

ZesPak said:

Is it the angle or does that look very big on that wrist?

Think either size looks OK - that looks like a 44mm. I got the smaller 40mm in case it did look too big. Funny the difference 4mm makes

Yeah, it is massive! 44mm case. I love it though, my first Panerai and definitely won't be my last.

Excellent stuff... nothing like acquiring a watch you want; enjoy it (looks great BTW)

Also liking the Luminor on steel bracelet look... that's probably going to cost me...!!

[AMG Merc]

Pupp said:

Also liking the Luminor on steel bracelet look... that's probably going to cost me...!!

It will indeed I got the steel bracelet a while after purchase (have all other straps barring the rubber). Think it was £1100-1200 and its the only one they do that fits so no choice. Really weights it up on the wrist nicely too.

[Composer62]

This for me today ...

[AMG Merc]

Crisp Am a great fan of C. Ward.

[T6 vanman]

Just on the inflation - what inflation thread and began looking at old ARGOS catalogues
http://retromash.com/argos/

Was it 1989? Wow...!
Well guess their comment of 'outstanding value' ran true

Item 8 .... A mere snip at £29:99

[DJMC]

[Pupp]

AMG Merc said:

It will indeed I got the steel bracelet a while after purchase (have all other straps barring the rubber). Think it was £1100-1200 and its the only one they do that fits so no choice. Really weights it up on the wrist nicely too.

I have found a good source for OEM Panerai bracelets but confess the 1950/original 44mm case differences are supressing my confidence on ordering... could be an expensive F-up

[ewand]

Picked up this 1967 Seiko World Time recently...



It feels really nice on the wrist but it's surprisingly difficult to tell the time. Oh, how we suffer for our art.

[Squadrone Rosso]

T6 vanman said:

Just on the inflation - what inflation thread and began looking at old ARGOS catalogues
http://retromash.com/argos/

Was it 1989? Wow...!
Well guess their comment of 'outstanding value' ran true

Item 8 .... A mere snip at £29:99

I bought my first "decent" watch in 1989 after my first pay packet from the big house.

Slate great bi colour Gucci 9000m. Followed it with a champagne coloured dial 9000m a short while afterwards.

Still have both today

[T6 vanman]

Clearly our payscale was different in 1989 ....
ARGOS I'll re-introduce myself to the Council v3 thread


ETA .. nice collection

Edited by T6 vanman on Monday 28th August 15:51

[Paul Drawmer]

Composer62 said:

This for me today ...

Ah the black hand version! Lovely piece of Horology.

[Composer62]

Paul Drawmer said:

Ah the black hand version! Lovely piece of Horology.

I have to agree ... I think it's easily the most elegant item in my watch case