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Please note message and link in the masthead. Thanks! (nt) View entire thread - ThomasM on Jan 24, 2005, 9:18 PM

And please do note the new URL addresses and save them to Favorites... - ThomasM on Jan 24, 2005, 9:34 PM

OT: Nicely done, Lewis! Did anyone else catch Scoopster on TV tonight? View entire thread - Drew Watson on Jan 24, 2005, 8:56 PM

moonlightwatches.com View entire thread - Eugene on Jan 24, 2005, 7:40 PM

16610 Sub for $2175.00, 116520 Daytona for $4199.00,,, >> - JW on Jan 24, 2005, 8:10 PM

EVER since I saw BigB's OEM prototype red shark on his 203A,, I've been in love,,, View entire thread - Kevin on Jan 24, 2005, 6:41 PM

Slick work. You do have a talent. - dave wiesenberger on Jan 24, 2005, 6:49 PM

Since Panerai initially created these watches for the View entire thread - nastyandy on Jan 24, 2005, 4:52 PM

I heard one needs to wear camouflage to own one. >> - JW on Jan 24, 2005, 5:39 PM

I think it's safe to say 'no' - Tide on Jan 24, 2005, 7:16 PM

"Panerai Passion" award announcement............. View entire thread - robNY on Jan 24, 2005, 4:38 PM

CONGRATS!!! - TheDer on Jan 24, 2005, 4:43 PM

Beautiful work as always. Thanks Rob. - Paddy on Jan 24, 2005, 4:56 PM

Congrats big A ! (Rob - good pick! :) ) <nt> - Greg on Jan 24, 2005, 5:02 PM

Way to go, A >>> - dave wiesenberger on Jan 24, 2005, 5:35 PM

Rob great choice! Congrats Aurelio! The box could be presented to A. ....more... - JoseB. on Jan 24, 2005, 5:38 PM

WHAT THE??? - Aurelio S. on Jan 24, 2005, 5:49 PM

The box will fit over 50 straps and 100 buckles!!! Very Nice - Congrats (nt) - Junerai on Jan 24, 2005, 5:56 PM

For Aurelio, it's probably not large enough. (nt) - JPDarling on Jan 24, 2005, 5:58 PM

Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy! Good on ya, Auerlio..... - 4-boys on Jan 24, 2005, 6:14 PM

Couldn't have gone to a more fitting man. Nice job Rob (and you too I guess A)! (nt) - Yogi on Jan 24, 2005, 7:06 PM

Nice work! By far nicer than any box I've ever come across. nt - Tide on Jan 24, 2005, 7:22 PM

Couldn't have said it better myself Rob. Congrats Aurelio>> True Passion baby!! (nt) - Kurt (Vin Diesel) on Jan 24, 2005, 7:52 PM

Very nice gesture, Rob & a perfect choice. Congrats SK! - coachjdc on Jan 24, 2005, 8:56 PM

Can you tell if this is an authentic Panerai strap? View entire thread - Jeff R. on Jan 24, 2005, 4:32 PM

Why "8 Days" and not "8 Giorni" like the original? View entire thread - Anonymous on Jan 24, 2005, 4:20 PM

Probably because some people would not - nastyandy on Jan 24, 2005, 4:42 PM

Enough English Already - PeterPanerai on Jan 24, 2005, 6:01 PM

Anyone seen these or know anthing about them? View entire thread - Randy Gospich on Jan 24, 2005, 4:04 PM

Jon now I can understand why you>>>>>>>>>>>> View entire thread - Jocke on Jan 24, 2005, 1:17 PM

Ahahahahahaha...... good one Jocke!!!! - Martin Issing on Jan 24, 2005, 1:27 PM

needless to say this was a Belgian Commercial Spot (no kidding) - P@trick@Belgium on Jan 24, 2005, 2:05 PM

LOL, Jocke!>>> - SteveS in NJ on Jan 24, 2005, 1:35 PM

Jocke, my old friend.....leave it to you to put things in their proper perspective....>>>&g - slicefixer on Jan 24, 2005, 1:36 PM

BTW, I didn't intend to start a flame war with my response....>>> - slicefixer on Jan 24, 2005, 1:52 PM

I love it Jocke. >> - JW on Jan 24, 2005, 2:32 PM

Help me find 88 / 104 View entire thread - NeilH on Jan 24, 2005, 1:07 PM

I know exactly how that feels,,,,,,,,,been looking for over a month>> - Alex on Jan 24, 2005, 2:53 PM

They are selling for over retail, they are changing the style means higher price nt - ufeelingit on Jan 24, 2005, 6:08 PM

PAM 176 vs 177 View entire thread - Mark Radford on Jan 24, 2005, 12:51 PM

??? oabout the 162 from the experts..... View entire thread - Mark in California on Jan 24, 2005, 11:47 AM

Yes, it's disco'd... - Aurelio S. on Jan 24, 2005, 12:00 PM

Perfectly reasonable explanation.... - Jay Pulli on Jan 24, 2005, 12:05 PM

Yeah - that's about right... I'm Italian, so 'updates' wouldn't be a priority, either ;-) - Aurelio S. on Jan 24, 2005, 12:24 PM

Correct, discontinued. - Jay Pulli on Jan 24, 2005, 12:01 PM

Fuhgeddaboudit........ ;-P [nt] - Aurelio S. on Jan 24, 2005, 12:04 PM

Question aout the reference section??? View entire thread - Mark in California on Jan 24, 2005, 11:36 AM

Good idea... - Gerard from Holland on Jan 24, 2005, 11:41 AM

Yes, in geologic time. - Jay Pulli on Jan 24, 2005, 11:41 AM

Take your time, thank you ;-) (nt) - Gerard from Holland on Jan 24, 2005, 11:47 AM

May be better later rather than sooner. - Mark NWUK on Jan 24, 2005, 12:20 PM

I have a present for all of you... View entire thread - Gerard from Holland on Jan 24, 2005, 11:35 AM

I just installed it... - Philip Fastré on Jan 24, 2005, 12:17 PM

Very good. - Geo on Jan 24, 2005, 1:54 PM

Wondering why my reference post was locked? View entire thread - Dennis on Jan 24, 2005, 10:59 AM

Dennis, ok to post but replies should be by E-mail only. So - Dean on Jan 24, 2005, 11:03 AM

Oh OK Dean thanks! - Dennis on Jan 24, 2005, 11:11 AM

It's best to post reference checks in the Collector's Market forum >> - Anthony Tsai on Jan 24, 2005, 11:36 AM

Panerai Bracelets View entire thread - Brian A. on Jan 24, 2005, 10:38 AM

They are very nice bracelets, but, I just do not see how - Randy Gospich on Jan 24, 2005, 4:14 PM

Reference needed for Alan Ang aka. oplover View entire thread - Dennis on Jan 24, 2005, 10:28 AM

Does anyone own a Zeno Watch XXL with 55mm diameter? View entire thread - JP on Jan 24, 2005, 10:06 AM

i did , sold it - i loved the dial and look of the watch, but - frank bavaro on Jan 24, 2005, 10:16 AM

Tried one on - Ronnie on Jan 24, 2005, 11:20 AM

I sent it back. Way too big. - Randy Gospich on Jan 24, 2005, 4:15 PM

Fed-ex doesn't cover watches?? View entire thread - Chris E. in NJ on Jan 24, 2005, 9:08 AM

same applies for UPS - H Doan on Jan 24, 2005, 9:20 AM

Does USPS really cover up to 50K? - Gregster on Jan 24, 2005, 9:27 AM

$25,000 if you send it registered and add the max. insurance [nt] - SteveS in NJ on Jan 24, 2005, 9:47 AM

You're right and I use them all of the time. - Randy Gospich on Jan 24, 2005, 9:30 AM

Which? Fed-Ex, or USPS? - Chris E. in NJ on Jan 24, 2005, 9:46 AM

I use FedEx exclusively. We have had too much loss - Randy Gospich on Jan 24, 2005, 5:15 PM

Get OneService and your a** is covered,.,..jewelry and - Clif on Jan 24, 2005, 9:50 AM

This is nothing new. - Alan on Jan 24, 2005, 10:08 AM

It's 2005 and there is not a worldwide courier available that will insure your watch..... - Steve on Jan 24, 2005, 3:28 PM

I repeat, OneService and Parcel Pro=Peace of Mind - Clif on Jan 24, 2005, 4:11 PM

PANERAI ARKTOS View entire thread - RON on Jan 24, 2005, 9:00 AM

500 is not really a lot of watches. Omega and others - Randy Gospich on Jan 24, 2005, 9:35 AM

Take it while u can! - Will on Jan 24, 2005, 11:57 AM

Uk press said today is Black Monday SCANS View entire thread - Mark NWUK on Jan 24, 2005, 8:22 AM

Great looking watch. - Randy Gospich on Jan 24, 2005, 9:42 AM

Great Choice Mark, I'm sure you're gonna love it! nt - Darren E on Jan 24, 2005, 10:00 AM

Re: Uk press said today is Black Monday SCANS - Ian on Jan 24, 2005, 10:49 AM

Wonder what you,ll be wearing Saturday night???? - adrian emmett on Jan 24, 2005, 11:28 AM

I would say, you... - Volker Wiegmann on Jan 24, 2005, 11:42 AM

Nice touch Mark, just love the 183. Wear it well dude!! :) - Jon on Jan 24, 2005, 4:12 PM

** The date's getting close! Reminder for the NYC gathering this Saturday, the 29th!! ** View entire thread - Aurelio S. on Jan 24, 2005, 7:59 AM

Value retention of Discontinued PAM's???? View entire thread - John on Jan 24, 2005, 5:28 AM

you can never really say...but - Mr OP on Jan 24, 2005, 7:09 AM

PAM74 - marcjefferies on Jan 24, 2005, 9:59 AM

40mm PAM's lcollect dust wanting owners, great ladies watch - Clif on Jan 24, 2005, 10:05 AM

Not Sure about the 40's or 74 - John on Jan 24, 2005, 10:05 AM

I wouldn't sell my 40mm Pam 103--it's a beautiful dress radiomir--NOT a ladies watch ... - PamLover on Jan 24, 2005, 8:00 PM

PAV's - does any one have scans of these..... View entire thread - MichaelD on Jan 24, 2005, 5:14 AM

here you go - Daniel Wardeh on Jan 24, 2005, 5:38 AM

these pics are not from me hope it is ok to post them - Daniel Wardeh on Jan 24, 2005, 5:42 AM

Here's my PAV98 - Pavlos on Jan 24, 2005, 6:14 AM

PAV 99 with DIY polished buckle instead of the PVD finish... - Gerard from Holland on Jan 24, 2005, 6:37 AM

Gerard you have mail! (nt) - Lurker on Jan 24, 2005, 9:17 AM

Get lots of mail: This is how I did it.... - Gerard from Holland on Jan 24, 2005, 9:22 AM

That's some great work. The amount of effort you took shows in the fruits of your labour - Lurker on Jan 24, 2005, 9:37 AM

Can I send you about a half dozen PAV 90's to do the same??? - Clif on Jan 24, 2005, 10:08 AM

Can always send them... - Gerard from Holland on Jan 24, 2005, 10:35 AM

Thanks to everyone for replies, now I just have to track a PAV99 down! - MichaelD on Jan 24, 2005, 11:03 AM

10 reasons not to buy a fake... View entire thread - Mark Radford on Jan 24, 2005, 4:04 AM

Getting cheated sucks, cheating yourself is an industrial vacuum. (nt) - ()R() on Jan 24, 2005, 4:08 AM

You are - vamborool on Jan 24, 2005, 4:38 AM

4. It's a trademark boo-boo. C'mon, guys - even I know that one ;-) [nt] - Aurelio S. on Jan 24, 2005, 4:47 AM

"Ain't nothin' like the real thing, baby" (& the choir sings) >>> - coachjdc on Jan 24, 2005, 5:08 AM

They're often pretty Damned Ugly too ... - Dave on Jan 24, 2005, 5:11 AM

You mean they didn’t make a tourbillion, moon phase, day-date with minute repeater? [nt] - SteveS in NJ on Jan 24, 2005, 5:20 AM

Only one! - Vanni C. on Jan 24, 2005, 5:38 AM

add these... - TheDer on Jan 24, 2005, 11:17 AM

As more are made the better the chance you will be - Randy Gospich on Jan 24, 2005, 3:55 PM

moderator please email me as soon as posible, thank you in advance nt View entire thread - Germán on Jan 24, 2005, 3:48 AM

Email sent (nt) - Anthony Tsai on Jan 24, 2005, 8:50 AM

done, thanks Jay and Anthony nt - Germán on Jan 24, 2005, 9:42 AM

Finally got one myself View entire thread - George on Jan 24, 2005, 3:46 AM

Have you been at Kamphues? - Volker Wiegmann on Jan 24, 2005, 4:01 AM

Kamphues - George on Jan 24, 2005, 11:48 AM

Congrats and welcome to the quicksand...>>> - ()R() on Jan 24, 2005, 4:01 AM

You' ve been Panerai' d.; ;-) - DAVE IN PARIS on Jan 24, 2005, 4:45 AM

congrats and enjoy -- theres a spring break at heidelberg >> - Michael Koch on Jan 24, 2005, 7:17 AM

Unbelievable - George on Jan 24, 2005, 1:51 PM

Will there be a Luminor 8 days this coming in Apirl? View entire thread - Teddy on Jan 24, 2005, 2:56 AM

I wish....luminor with sandwich dial and JLC 8DAYS movement nt - Mr OP on Jan 24, 2005, 3:10 AM

I hope so. I always wanted an 8 day. - Randy Gospich on Jan 24, 2005, 6:55 AM

Monday scan!!! For me this one... View entire thread - Robert on Jan 24, 2005, 2:24 AM

Did you buy it from a legit source? I'm sorry, but it looks like - Padraig on Jan 24, 2005, 2:51 AM

Re: Did you buy it from a legit source? I'm sorry, but it looks like - Robert on Jan 24, 2005, 3:12 AM

The strap IS one of the fakes, look at the "holes" punched in the back side of the keeper, - Kevin on Jan 24, 2005, 6:36 AM

AND the buckle is wrong,,, - Kevin on Jan 24, 2005, 6:37 AM

Looks pretty good to me, and I'm no...>>> - ()R() on Jan 24, 2005, 3:18 AM

Thanks... - Robert on Jan 24, 2005, 3:22 AM

Re: Did you buy it from a legit source? I'm sorry, but it looks like - Robert on Jan 24, 2005, 3:23 AM

Hate to say it, but I agree...the writing on that strap is all wrong..... - Yogi on Jan 24, 2005, 6:19 AM

I agree,, the strap looks to be one the fakes on eBAY,,, - Kevin on Jan 24, 2005, 6:31 AM

I'm in Manhattan before 6:30 AM wearing my BS>>> - SteveS in NJ on Jan 24, 2005, 3:23 AM

brrrrrrrrr... - Robert on Jan 24, 2005, 3:35 AM

Worm and a smile on my face :-) [nt] - SteveS in NJ on Jan 24, 2005, 3:40 AM

This one.... - DAVE IN PARIS on Jan 24, 2005, 4:46 AM

Die Grosse Fliegeruhr - Thurston on Jan 24, 2005, 5:30 AM

a day full of bs - cosmicmike on Jan 24, 2005, 8:58 AM

A small touch of sandwich dial... very small NT - Guru13 on Jan 24, 2005, 11:02 AM

a Pic.... NT - Guru13 on Jan 24, 2005, 11:04 AM

183 Monday - wolfB on Jan 24, 2005, 11:18 AM

That watch is fake. The crown is wrong, so are the indicies, and the crown guard does... - Ron Elkins on Jan 24, 2005, 8:20 PM

Missed my mates!!! Back in the saddle and a couple of little giveaways...>>> View entire thread - ()R() on Jan 24, 2005, 2:13 AM

This one? - Joel Pirela on Jan 24, 2005, 2:39 AM

Thx Joel. And oooh so close...think production # (nt) - ()R() on Jan 24, 2005, 2:47 AM

Welcome back! - Jon on Jan 24, 2005, 2:51 AM

Rolling Stone ole mate ! How goes it ? >>> - ()R() on Jan 24, 2005, 2:55 AM

Rollin' again! - Jon on Jan 24, 2005, 3:08 AM

Aww shucks...>>> - ()R() on Jan 24, 2005, 3:15 AM

Last try! - Jon on Jan 24, 2005, 3:18 AM

No moss on you buddy !!!...>>> - ()R() on Jan 24, 2005, 3:23 AM

Rumbled! - Jon on Jan 24, 2005, 3:24 AM

LOL...>>> - ()R() on Jan 24, 2005, 3:25 AM

Cheers Mate Let Me Try One Too.... - Nicholas on Jan 24, 2005, 2:57 AM

Mmmm...well...>>> - ()R() on Jan 24, 2005, 3:11 AM

Great to have you back!!!! Life here just hasn't been the same : ) >>>> - Gaz on Jan 24, 2005, 3:02 AM

Gazza !!! Let's have a beer or 12 real soon ! (nt) - ()R() on Jan 24, 2005, 3:10 AM

Would love a keg of beer sometime soon. - Gaz on Jan 24, 2005, 8:15 PM

Welcome back, BUGGER! 8-) nt - Volker Wiegmann on Jan 24, 2005, 3:49 AM

Dunnerkeil !!! buddy. Thx. (nt) - ()R() on Jan 24, 2005, 3:59 AM

Dunnerkeil to you too! 8-))) nt - Volker Wiegmann on Jan 24, 2005, 4:04 AM

Welcome bach uru mate.... - Martin Issing on Jan 24, 2005, 4:05 AM

Hello mogul in the making ! LOL ! How are ya Martin?...>>> - ()R() on Jan 24, 2005, 4:06 AM

12 beers??? I thought you were an Aussie.... - Martin Issing on Jan 24, 2005, 4:08 AM

Your command is my pleasure master !!! LOL ...>>> - ()R() on Jan 24, 2005, 4:10 AM

XXXed here as well, mate! you bet... :-) nt - Volker Wiegmann on Jan 24, 2005, 4:30 AM

Time for zzz'z Down Under...hint...>>> - ()R() on Jan 24, 2005, 4:05 AM

Cheers, Oro! Good to see you around :) [nt] - Aurelio S. on Jan 24, 2005, 7:00 AM

Cheers 2 u 2, staying out of trouble I'm hoping ! LOL ! (nt) - ()R() on Jan 24, 2005, 11:03 AM

Welcome back Oro! (nt) - Lurker on Jan 24, 2005, 9:43 AM

Thx mate - you started this ! (nt) - ()R() on Jan 24, 2005, 11:04 AM

Welcome back, Oro! Show us some ski pics, Mate! And here is my answer. >>>>>>> - Kiril on Jan 24, 2005, 6:42 PM

I mean pics from your ski trip! :o) [nt] - Kiril on Jan 24, 2005, 6:44 PM

Welsh Open SNOOKER champ...>> View entire thread - Jürgen Bird on Jan 24, 2005, 1:40 AM

service marker?? View entire thread - Clemens / GER on Jan 24, 2005, 1:05 AM

1950 or 8 days View entire thread - rhino2 on Jan 24, 2005, 12:54 AM

The one your prefer.....; ;-) - DAVE IN PARIS on Jan 24, 2005, 12:55 AM

fiddy all the way...nt - mr OP on Jan 24, 2005, 2:09 AM

127 all day long. 2 kool 4 skool ! (nt) - ()R() on Jan 24, 2005, 2:15 AM

8 Days - Kevin Bain on Jan 24, 2005, 4:41 AM

8 days - Much nicer design! NT - JP on Jan 24, 2005, 9:42 AM

My vote goes to the Fiddy! nt - Diego on Jan 24, 2005, 10:17 AM

8-days for me <nt> - Greg on Jan 24, 2005, 11:16 AM

A question on PAM 163's dial (pics) View entire thread - RT on Jan 23, 2005, 9:49 PM

It is growing on me as well. I would like to hear from - Randy Gospich on Jan 24, 2005, 12:50 AM

Strap expert opinion needed <pic> View entire thread - Konstantin on Jan 23, 2005, 9:41 PM

Either a Dirk deluxe? Or a well engineered fake? Did it have a >> - Jonathan on Jan 23, 2005, 9:47 PM

Size is 24/22mm and 120/80mm... - Konstantin on Jan 23, 2005, 9:53 PM

Also the keepers look two narrow to be a real vintage Pre-V strap.... - Jonathan on Jan 23, 2005, 9:49 PM

Stamp is faked and construction is unlike pre-1997 (more) - dirk grandry on Jan 24, 2005, 12:35 AM

Now we have to worry about fake OEM straps, too? - Randy Gospich on Jan 24, 2005, 12:53 AM

Thank you! - Konstantin on Jan 24, 2005, 1:02 AM

Strap authenticity - Eric Nadelstern on Jan 24, 2005, 2:59 AM

Definitely not an OEM. Weird lining and stamping... [nt] - Aurelio S. on Jan 24, 2005, 4:52 AM

New Logo Love, 2 pics of my baby. Should I PVD? View entire thread - Eric Wilson on Jan 23, 2005, 8:19 PM

Nice Sebbie! Was it a custom order or just something you picked up? - Lurker on Jan 23, 2005, 8:25 PM

Nice Custom Sebenza!!!! ?!? - Jonathan on Jan 23, 2005, 9:20 PM

Its a tanto TOO! -------------------> - Eric Wilson on Jan 23, 2005, 9:33 PM

Those "Tanto" Sebenza's are great!!!!! I have two myself...>>> - Jonathan on Jan 23, 2005, 9:43 PM

Wait till Dogget (dogman) gets revved up again ,he da man with me!! - Clif on Jan 23, 2005, 10:01 PM

Can't wait to see one of those too!! - Jonathan on Jan 23, 2005, 11:01 PM

Make sure to PVD the Minox B too! - Rich Pinto on Jan 23, 2005, 10:58 PM

Eric, thanks for sharing. (nt) - Lurker on Jan 24, 2005, 9:31 AM

This Rolex looks very familiar for some reason, low on the anticipated price by far...... View entire thread - Robert on Jan 23, 2005, 5:54 PM

A nice piece too. I have the Dowling Rolex book. It is clear that.. - Guille on Jan 23, 2005, 6:03 PM

After a second look I think this watch would look awesome on a Dirk (nt) - Guille on Jan 23, 2005, 6:07 PM

Not a Dirk, but...........................>>> - Graham on Jan 23, 2005, 7:04 PM

That is so cool! Thanks for bringing that to our attention - Bigb on Jan 23, 2005, 6:04 PM

Its way cool but cannot be compared to Pappa Grande>>> - Clif on Jan 23, 2005, 10:07 PM

No - it's 47mm with the 16" movement - dirk grandry on Jan 24, 2005, 12:29 AM

Wow then very valuable and should shoot to the moon(nt) - Clif on Jan 24, 2005, 6:20 AM

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