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Old 7 January 2007, 05:32 AM   #1
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Avalon, there are also better watches than Rolex as well, just not as well known. Marketing takes a few points nowadays.
As someone who no longer owns a Rolex, I understand that pretty well. ;-)

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Old 7 January 2007, 12:54 PM   #2
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As someone who no longer owns a Rolex, I understand that pretty well. ;-)

Panerai only? Do they make any real dive watches? I mean like 1000m+ w/r ones.
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Old 7 January 2007, 02:08 PM   #3
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Panerai only? Do they make any real dive watches? I mean like 1000m+ w/r ones.
Yeh, heres a pic of one... now I dont know what the model no is.. I get way confused with all the Subs!

http://www.network54.com/Forum/35339...ore+the+horse-
Edit: its a 243

Luminor 1950 Submersible 1000 M

Movement: automatic mechanical exclusive Panerai OP III calibre, 13¼ lignes, 21 jewels, Côtes de Genève decoration on the bridges. PANERAI personalised oscillating weight. Glucydur® balance, 28,800 alternations/hour. Incabloc® anti-shock device.
Power reserve 42 hours.
Chronometer certificate (C.O.S.C.).
Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds, date, calculation of immersion time.
Case: diameter 44 mm, brushed steel AISI 316L.
Helium valve on the left side.
Bezel: brushed steel with polished edges, anti-clockwise unidirectional rotating bezel with graduated scale for calculating the time of immersion and ratchet click at minute intervals.
Back: screw, brushed steel, 3 mm thick.
Device protecting the crown: (registered Trade Mark) brushed steel.
Crystal: sapphire, formed of corundum, 5.1 mm thick with magnifying lens over the date at 3 o'clock. Anti-reflective coating.
Water-resistance: 1000 meters.
Strap: rubber with PANERAI personalised steel buckle. Supplied with a steel screwdriver and a second interchangeable strap fit for diving.
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Old 8 January 2007, 12:09 AM   #4
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Yeh, heres a pic of one... now I dont know what the model no is.. I get way confused with all the Subs!

http://www.network54.com/Forum/35339...ore+the+horse-
Edit: its a 243
Can't say I like the face on that one, thanks for the link.

Where do you guys buy your "dodgy" inks? I am in the states and just order from reputable office supply stores or from one of their boutiques.

http://www.montblanc.com/boutiquelocator/
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Panerai only? Do they make any real dive watches? I mean like 1000m+ w/r ones.
Sorry don't own a Panerai.......
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