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rulessapt · 30 October 2011, 10:41 PM

Like a cat on a hot tin roof!

Then, the 287 Rad arrives.

My first Radiomir. Always wanted a Radiomir, one that I could afford.
So now I look through the strap sellers options, choosing a strap and bucke from a favoured maker who made a strap for my JLC Reverso.
Picked out a buckle too.
Guess I'd better buy some tubes for the new intended strap.

What is it with Panerai that has a bloke excited and ordering a strap and buckle even before it arrives?
I've never done this with any watch before, ever.

Man, these things are like some sort of contagious disease.
Not looking for a cure, simply a passifier! There's no logic.

Richard

nauticajoe · 30 October 2011, 10:54 PM

Congrats in advance!

Can't wait for the wrist shots. Looking for straps is the other fun part to this disease. Btw, no need for tubes since you'll be using them for the Rad.

TSW · 30 October 2011, 11:59 PM

Looking forward to see the wrist pics

rulessapt · 31 October 2011, 12:25 AM

Thanks fellas, didn't realise the Rad doesn't use tubes like the Luminors.
That's the most minor expense eliminated, that is good, isn't it?
Ha, ha ha.

nauticajoe · 31 October 2011, 12:38 AM

Tubes are normally thrown in free of charge with the strap.

B. Doggy · 31 October 2011, 01:08 AM

Can't wait to see it!

rulessapt · 31 October 2011, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B. Doggy

Can't wait to see it!

Yeah, me too.
I wanna be tactile with it.
C'mon Tuesday.

sea-dweller · 31 October 2011, 01:30 AM

Congrats!

eric23 · 31 October 2011, 04:48 AM

Congrats! I can not wait to see the pics!

rulessapt · 31 October 2011, 05:13 PM

One more day, just one more sleep.

andrew79 · 31 October 2011, 06:40 PM

congrats !

Cru Jones · 31 October 2011, 06:59 PM

congrats in advance! looking forward to the pix.

texex91 · 31 October 2011, 09:30 PM

Congrats and it will be worth the wait

rulessapt · 31 October 2011, 09:57 PM

Fingers crossed for a delivery about 12 hours from now.
I really should be trying to sleep, counting 287s jumping over the fence ;-)

bcacncnc · 31 October 2011, 10:27 PM

congrats mate. Wear it in good health.

kilyung · 31 October 2011, 11:38 PM

Big day! Can't wait for pics.

yannis · 1 November 2011, 12:30 AM

Huge congrats mate!!

red1108nyc · 1 November 2011, 09:08 AM

Congrats! 287 is one of my favorite.. solid case back and painted dial... enjoy her!

Best,

Fred

rulessapt · 1 November 2011, 10:43 AM

Wouldn't you know it, the delivery is late today.
It would normally have arrived a few hours ago.

The cat is still on the hot tin roof, trying to chill, as best I can.
Relax, relax.

rulessapt · 1 November 2011, 12:50 PM

The wait is over.

Ahhh, now, how to take a decent pic without reflection?
Not to mention having to pay attention to the engle of the cyclops to catch the date, ugh:-)
I took a couple, however they all look terrible.
Give me a day or two please and I'll try to develop a new skill.

Thanks for all the good wishes, it feels good and looks even better.

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eric23 · 1 November 2011, 11:25 PM

Nice watch Richard, Congrats!

30 October 2011, 10:41 PM	#1
rulessapt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: richard Location: Tasmania Watch: u c Posts: 514	Two Days Wait ... Like a cat on a hot tin roof! Then, the 287 Rad arrives. My first Radiomir. Always wanted a Radiomir, one that I could afford. So now I look through the strap sellers options, choosing a strap and bucke from a favoured maker who made a strap for my JLC Reverso. Picked out a buckle too. Guess I'd better buy some tubes for the new intended strap. What is it with Panerai that has a bloke excited and ordering a strap and buckle even before it arrives? I've never done this with any watch before, ever. Man, these things are like some sort of contagious disease. Not looking for a cure, simply a passifier! There's no logic. Richard

30 October 2011, 11:59 PM	#3
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Looking forward to see the wrist pics __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

31 October 2011, 01:08 AM	#6
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Can't wait to see it! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

31 October 2011, 06:40 PM	#11
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	congrats ! __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

31 October 2011, 10:27 PM	#15
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	congrats mate. Wear it in good health. __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

30 October 2011, 10:54 PM	#2
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,773	Congrats in advance! Can't wait for the wrist shots. Looking for straps is the other fun part to this disease. Btw, no need for tubes since you'll be using them for the Rad.

31 October 2011, 12:25 AM	#4
rulessapt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: richard Location: Tasmania Watch: u c Posts: 514	Thanks fellas, didn't realise the Rad doesn't use tubes like the Luminors. That's the most minor expense eliminated, that is good, isn't it? Ha, ha ha.

31 October 2011, 12:38 AM	#5
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,773	Tubes are normally thrown in free of charge with the strap.

31 October 2011, 01:30 AM	#8
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,017	Congrats!

31 October 2011, 04:48 AM	#9
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Congrats! I can not wait to see the pics!

31 October 2011, 05:13 PM	#10
rulessapt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: richard Location: Tasmania Watch: u c Posts: 514	One more day, just one more sleep.

31 October 2011, 06:59 PM	#12
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 36,290	congrats in advance! looking forward to the pix.

31 October 2011, 09:30 PM	#13
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Congrats and it will be worth the wait

31 October 2011, 09:57 PM	#14
rulessapt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: richard Location: Tasmania Watch: u c Posts: 514	Fingers crossed for a delivery about 12 hours from now. I really should be trying to sleep, counting 287s jumping over the fence ;-)

31 October 2011, 11:38 PM	#16
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,962	Big day! Can't wait for pics.

1 November 2011, 12:30 AM	#17
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Huge congrats mate!! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

1 November 2011, 09:08 AM	#18
red1108nyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,515	Congrats! 287 is one of my favorite.. solid case back and painted dial... enjoy her! Best, Fred

1 November 2011, 10:43 AM	#19
rulessapt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: richard Location: Tasmania Watch: u c Posts: 514	Wouldn't you know it, the delivery is late today. It would normally have arrived a few hours ago. The cat is still on the hot tin roof, trying to chill, as best I can. Relax, relax.

1 November 2011, 12:50 PM	#20
rulessapt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: richard Location: Tasmania Watch: u c Posts: 514	The wait is over. Ahhh, now, how to take a decent pic without reflection? Not to mention having to pay attention to the engle of the cyclops to catch the date, ugh:-) I took a couple, however they all look terrible. Give me a day or two please and I'll try to develop a new skill. Thanks for all the good wishes, it feels good and looks even better. [IMG][/IMG]

1 November 2011, 11:25 PM	#21
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Nice watch Richard, Congrats!

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