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You SOB... That's awesome! Panerai watches was the first watch that inspired me to own mechanical watches.Happy Thursday fellas.
Panerai PAM372 here. OG, this one is listed as 47mm, which is very large for a watch, but that measurement refers to case size. The dial, I would have to try and measure that. Most Panerais are extremely legible, as the brand started as an Italian Navy instruments company, and visibility under water was the key design criteria.
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Now, here is a photo of the same watch in the CT4-V BW I briefly owned. Which allows me to highlight a great feature of the car most overlook... the sueded, soft touch door trim above the armrest. Perfect for placing your arm without fear of scratching a fine timepiece on abrasive material
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42 to 43 is my max and that rules out a majority of the PAMs. I like the Luminor 40 and submersible 42, but they use the P.900.You SOB... That's awesome!
I don't have the wrist to pull that off, biggest I go is 44mm.
If you like lume for night -- you should look into Ball watches. They use glass tubes filled with tritium gas (yes, radioactive gas). Only downside is the luminosity fades after ~10 yrs. Ball says they can be "recharged" by having the dial replaced.I love a good watch that has an intense "lume" for night. I saw a story where they used to use radioactive paint to mark the dial. The woman that painted the dials used to lick the tips of the brushes to get a nice point. Sadly, they did not live long after the radiation poisoning set in. Timex does make the nice Indiglo watches.
I have 2 Ball watches, one of them is 14 years old and the tubes are fine. You can have them repaired too.If you like lume for night -- you should look into Ball watches. They use glass tubes filled with tritium gas (yes, radioactive gas). Only downside is the luminosity fades after ~10 yrs. Ball says they can be "recharged" by having the dial replaced.
Seiko.Anybody have a recommendation for a “cheap” watch brand? My current one broke. I’m almost embarrassed to say how much (little) I’d like to spend. Let’s just say I don’t care about watches and don’t want to spend much on one, but I also don’t want to be uninformed and buy a piece of crap. Rather buy a Honda than the Hyundai, if ya know what I mean.
I would recommend the Seiko diver 200 Solar. I have one I use for camping trips. I bought it online from Japan. Japan is really the best place to get them from, wide selection and good prices.Anybody have a recommendation for a “cheap” watch brand? My current one broke. I’m almost embarrassed to say how much (little) I’d like to spend. Let’s just say I don’t care about watches and don’t want to spend much on one, but I also don’t want to be uninformed and buy a piece of crap. Rather buy a Honda than the Hyundai, if ya know what I mean.
Seiko 5 are the best watch for under $100. You can spend another $100 to $150 and get a Seiko SARB which, fit and finish rivals a $400 watch.Anybody have a recommendation for a “cheap” watch brand? My current one broke. I’m almost embarrassed to say how much (little) I’d like to spend. Let’s just say I don’t care about watches and don’t want to spend much on one, but I also don’t want to be uninformed and buy a piece of crap. Rather buy a Honda than the Hyundai, if ya know what I mean.
Ive bought from that guy, I had an issue with my SARB and he took it back. He's totally legit and very good to do business with.I would recommend the Seiko diver 200 Solar. I have one I use for camping trips. I bought it online from Japan. Japan is really the best place to get them from, wide selection and good prices.
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That really is where we should all be focusing our energy. Not getting my Blackwing badge yet has my life in disarray. I am having a hard time sleeping, I'm more grumpy around the house and at work, and I'm comfort eating more with junk food. I'm in a downward spiral. I need that badge to come soon before I gain 50lbs and my wife kicks me out of the house.
Is that a PRS on the right?So…. No bw yet…. But here’s my Seiko SPB187 watch I modded with the save the ocean Manta dial and MM300 hands. Any my… bmw 3 series…. With a 4 cylinder
But it’s a manual transmission, damnit!
Anybody have a recommendation for a “cheap” watch brand? My current one broke. I’m almost embarrassed to say how much (little) I’d like to spend. Let’s just say I don’t care about watches and don’t want to spend much on one, but I also don’t want to be uninformed and buy a piece of crap. Rather buy a Honda than the Hyundai, if ya know what I mean.
Is that a PRS on the right?
Keen eye! Custom 24. We've had watches, whiskey, are axes next?
What does it matter as long as you like it. I personally would not wear that, but I’m pretty conservative.I want this but I don't want this... Opinions?