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16 November 2012, 10:28 PM
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Well, it has landed. AD offered me a 176 k which is in very good nick. Original black gator strap shows fair wear; the watch IS used, but they touched up the case where needed N/C. Got a free rubber strap with it and a deal on an Assolutamente strap.
What's not to like? I have no issue with the movement, even though not in house. My AD has a factory trained tech who will service this movement (won't do in house movement). Titanium is nice and light and not AS prone to show dings as SS, although I know it can, and likley will. But it's starting out really clean. Dial is about as simple as they get.    
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16 November 2012, 11:05 PM
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Very nice.
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16 November 2012, 11:13 PM
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Good choice, Titan rules!! I love the 176, but i prefer the g-series
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16 November 2012, 11:15 PM
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Real nice, congrats!
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16 November 2012, 11:47 PM
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Wekk done my friend! Great pickup.
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17 November 2012, 12:09 AM
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Congrats! That's some cheese!
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17 November 2012, 12:24 AM
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congrats, what is not to love!
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17 November 2012, 12:42 AM
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looks great with the painted dial and on that Assolutamente strap! great score.
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17 November 2012, 12:45 AM
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That is a beautiful watch. Sometimes, like in this case, less is more IMHO
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17 November 2012, 01:08 AM
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Thank you all for your comments! This is the first watch I've had w/o date or second hand. I bought it second hand, but it doesn't have one.
 I almost bought a new Cellini some years ago but couldn't live w/o a second hand, but with the PAM it seems "natural." It's also nice not having to abscess about how many seconds off it is, and resetting the date. |
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17 November 2012, 01:18 AM
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Good on you fella, thats really nice!
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17 November 2012, 01:47 AM
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Congratulations! Looks great. Love the 176.
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17 November 2012, 02:14 AM
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Nice! Congrats!
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17 November 2012, 02:17 AM
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Congrats and enjoy!
Looks great on the Asso. strap. |
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17 November 2012, 03:17 AM
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Congrats! Looks fantastic on that assolutemente strap.
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17 November 2012, 03:51 AM
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Congrats! I love the Ti + assolutamente combo!
btw, I though titanium is softer than SS so it should show dings more..shouldnt it? |
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17 November 2012, 05:20 AM
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Nice!
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17 November 2012, 05:36 AM
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I don't know about the softness or hardness of the metal but I am sure it will get battle scars. It had them before I bought it but it sure cleaned up really well! So I am confident it can be done again as needed. It won't be my daily wearer; I rotate every day, so it will take awhile to need refinishing.
I have a Breitling M1 SQ in titanium from 2003 and it has some "patina" to it but nothing I'd consider needed case work. In fact if I ever have it serviced (it's quartz) I'd probably decline case work. BTW this PAM has a sandwich dial. I am frankly far more smitten by the simplicity of the dial than I thought I'd be. Sometimes I surprise myself. |
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17 November 2012, 05:38 AM
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The simplicity of the BASE is a really cool thing, hard to explain and not for everyone but for me, a super cool aspect with crown guard.
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17 November 2012, 05:42 AM
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Very nice!
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17 November 2012, 05:51 AM
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That's a very nice timepiece, congratulations to you!
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17 November 2012, 06:54 AM
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congrats
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17 November 2012, 07:17 AM
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Congrats!
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17 November 2012, 07:20 AM
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Congrats, great score. I have a Ti Rad but am thinking of a SS Luminor.
So far my Ti experience is good, no dings or scratches despite a few casual hits. |
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17 November 2012, 07:52 AM
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Congrats! Looks awesome.
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17 November 2012, 09:02 AM
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Very nice - congrats
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18 November 2012, 03:28 AM
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Congrats!
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18 November 2012, 04:51 AM
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Congrats as well!
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19 November 2012, 03:41 AM
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Sunlit photos
Here are a couple of photos in sunlight....
   Wow, I cannot believe how much I am enjoying the simplicity and beauty of this uncluttered dial. This is going to become a serious addiction. Serious.... |
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19 November 2012, 03:57 AM
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