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25 August 2017, 11:05 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Real Name: Burney
Location: N. Florida
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Finally picked up a Radiomir
After missing a nice 210 on the board three weeks ago I was on a mad hunt for another Radiomir. Couldn't find one for the same price/condition/full set anywhere afterwards, but patience has never been a stong suit of mine. In the meantime, I started looking at the 380 but wanted my last Panerai to be a sandwich dial.
Found this 232 by accident, but the seller's pics weren't so hot and of course sometime in the past the prior owner changed out the original strap and buckle. Pretty much wrote it off. I had been talking with Mik, and he convinced me to have another look. The seller provided more watch pics and sent info on the books, boxes, stickers, warranty card, and other pieces. Made an offer, and was very happy at what was delivered. Really have to thank Mik for his generous help. Without it I would have never ended up with a 232. This forum is full of such great people. Not only those you speak with, but the wealth of knowledge you can obtain looking at old posts doing a little searching. Thanks to you all. Might take a bit of getting used to the size - uses a good bit more real estate than my Luminor, but it is thin in comparison. Going to have to decide on what strap to get now. No Jocke grade pics, I really appreciate his talent. It's a good day when I can find the shutter button...   Panerai straps are so infuriatingly short... 
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25 August 2017, 11:31 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Real Name: Greg
Location: Cincinnati
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Hey Burney! Greg here. Looks great, man!
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25 August 2017, 11:32 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Real Name: dp
Location: chicago, usa
Watch: panerai
Posts: 2,369
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congrats....love mine
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25 August 2017, 12:49 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Ubi
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Finally picked up a Radiomir
Congrats! Take a look at mine. Look at the strap too, it is lonnnnnnnngg as I love the tail. This is my favorite combination as it pays homage to 3646 - Kampfschwimmer
    The strap is 145/85 MM. looking at your wrist, you might need an even longer strap than mine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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25 August 2017, 12:53 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 26,846
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Looking great congratulations
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25 August 2017, 01:11 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Real Name: Peter
Location: Australia.
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Lovely watch....enjoy.... and I have to agree - the "standard" straps are kinda' short...I never need the second keeper....
cheers
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25 August 2017, 01:26 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Paris, France
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Quite possibly the finest Rad. Enjoy!
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25 August 2017, 02:21 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Real Name: John
Location: Texas
Watch: 126610LN
Posts: 1,279
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Congrats
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25 August 2017, 03:38 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Real Name: Max
Location: UK
Watch: Various
Posts: 3,727
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Nice watch - have to agree about the straps though - my wrist is only 7 1/4" but the strap only just reached the second keeper.
Enjoy your new purchase.. Regards  Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk
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25 August 2017, 03:48 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: London
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Looks great, congrats!
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25 August 2017, 04:06 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Real Name: Chopped Liver
Location: S. Wales Valleys
Watch: Mickey Mouse
Posts: 9,926
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Very nice, congrats
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25 August 2017, 11:05 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Real Name: Mik
Location: USA
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Congrats again. You got a winner and a deal.
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26 August 2017, 12:31 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Phil
Location: CA
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congrats...the 232 is a classic now..and a great value
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26 August 2017, 03:12 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NYC
Watch: Me now
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Congrats
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31 August 2017, 01:09 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: USA
Watch: Lots
Posts: 4,593
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One of the best ever, and an unbelievable bargain at the moment!
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31 August 2017, 07:38 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Alex
Location: Chicago
Watch: AP,PP, Rolex
Posts: 37,156
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Congrats
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31 August 2017, 08:37 AM
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Real Name: Mike
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Very nice!
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