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dman · 31 March 2006, 02:25 PM

...I am really liking this watch for a few reasons. One is that is a discontinued model that was only made for one year. The other is the subdials. I always say I am not a fan of chronos but this one speaks to me and makes me feel like the Transporter. That is if he was lazy, sat on a computer for hours and hated excercise.

I also loved the contrast between the brushed case and polished bezel. The quick push date changer is a neat addition as well.

Rto · 31 March 2006, 02:30 PM

Really nice one! "Quick push date changer" seems to be something unique right?

Rto · 31 March 2006, 02:33 PM

BTW, I will probably have an opportunity to get a BNIB PAM 088 at the end of next week...A friend of mine is going to travel do the Caribbean for vacation and offered me to bring it to me and at the same time I was able to locate one at an AD...He is asking $4,500 out of the door (tax free)...What do you think?

dman · 31 March 2006, 02:38 PM

That is $500 off retail with an impending price increase next month, so it sounds like a great deal. I really do miss my 88. I want to replace the one I just traded away as my next purchase.

Rto · 31 March 2006, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

That is $500 off retail with an impending price increase next month, so it sounds like a great deal. I really do miss my 88. I want to replace the one I just traded away as my next purchase.

So, go for it??

or do you think I can get a better deal? (also he reported me that comes with both kind of croco brown and rubber strap as well) (I was saving to the LV, but it's taking a while, so...you know...

)

dman · 31 March 2006, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Rto

So, go for it??

or do you think I can get a better deal? (also he reported me that comes with both kind of croco brown and rubber strap as well) (I was saving to the LV, but it's taking a while, so...you know...

)

I think it is a really good deal for BNIB especially with the price increase confirmed already. I am a fan of the rubber strap that Panerai gives, but I think you already have a 111 so you know what it is like. On the 88 it comes with a deployant though, and it is very nice.

The OEM Croc straps are the best out there and I wear one about 50-60% of the time. Here is one on the strap....

Rto · 31 March 2006, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

I think it is a really good deal for BNIB especially with the price increase confirmed already. I am a fan of the rubber strap that Panerai gives, but I think you already have a 111 so you know what it is like. On the 88 it comes with a deployant though, and it is very nice.

The OEM Croc straps are the best out there and I wear one about 50-60% of the time. Here is one on the strap....

Oops...That would be my very FIRST Pan...I do not have any so far...

dman · 31 March 2006, 02:54 PM

Oh, my bad.....but in that case you won't be sorry!!

Rto · 31 March 2006, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Oh, my bad.....but in that case you won't be sorry!!

Launch Mini · 31 March 2006, 03:59 PM

The 88 is a nice one. Daren's pic's made me a convert on it.
I really like his 162. ( ahem, rememver me when you go back to the 88) LOL

dman · 31 March 2006, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

The 88 is a nice one. Daren's pic's made me a convert on it.
I really like his 162. ( ahem, rememver me when you go back to the 88) LOL

LOL!!! It will hopefully be an add on. But not for awhile, not anything for awhile or at least till we adjust to one more mouth to feed and having to start buying diapers all over again.

C.J. · 31 March 2006, 04:02 PM

Great pic's, D. Love the watch

dman · 31 March 2006, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

Great pic's, D. Love the watch

Thanks buddy.

JJ Irani · 31 March 2006, 04:05 PM

Hey Daren,

When you have the time, let's see that superb chrono on that stunning bracelet you have!!

dman · 31 March 2006, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hey Daren,

When you have the time, let's see that superb chrono on that stunning bracelet you have!!

I will JJ, I just put it back on the black OEM croc with deploy it came with. I have switched to the Radiomir for tonight and tommorrow. But next week I will try to put it on and switch it over.

JJ Irani · 31 March 2006, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

I will JJ, I just put it back on the black OEM croc with deploy it came with. I have switched to the Radiomir for tonight and tommorrow. But next week I will try to put it on and switch it over.

....and then you can ship it over!!

dman · 31 March 2006, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

....and then you can ship it over!!

Nah, I am on ban from the post office. Unless it is to sell off some straps, Andie wants me to simmer down till after the baby is born. Then when we get everything back in order, she said I can resume the nuttiness.

padi56 · 31 March 2006, 06:43 PM

Great pictures Daren,but sorry the chrono just don't smile at me all,think its the bezel,much prefer the 88

mailman · 31 March 2006, 08:07 PM

Great pics my man. I think it's a great looking chrono.

In the third pic, what's that on the side of the case? Screw, HE valve?
The 88 looks awesome on that brown strap

31 March 2006, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

I always say I am not a fan of chronos but this one speaks to me and makes me feel like the Transporter.

Yes, but does your "beep"????

Nice one Daren - great pics too!

Launch Mini · 1 April 2006, 02:35 AM

The "thing" at 10 o'clock is the quick date set button.
Push & advance the date.. Cool..
But no beeps.

1 April 2006, 02:40 AM

Great pix as always, Daren. That's quite a nice looking chrono (with a date!). i'm not big on chronos, but that is a nice one!

SLRdude · 1 April 2006, 04:56 AM

I like that one quite a bit myself!

dman · 1 April 2006, 11:55 AM

Thanks for the nice words guys. I really love this chrono, and I am not a chrono guy. This watch is really grabbed me. I was going to put the bracelet on but I am too much of a fan of straps on the PAMs.

dman · 1 April 2006, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Great pics my man. I think it's a great looking chrono.

In the third pic, what's that on the side of the case? Screw, HE valve?
The 88 looks awesome on that brown strap

Thanks Paul, John was right, that is the quickset for the date function. This watch was not only limited to one year production and 1500 pieces. It also came with a Montrepegra (sp?) pen worth about $500 usd. At least that is how much it is worth from what I am told. I am far from a pen guy, so I don't know.

I found out my strap screwdriver works just fine though, so the pen has been put in my safe box at the bank. I will grab it next time I go by there and take a few pics.

31 March 2006, 02:25 PM	#1
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Couple pics of my 162... ...I am really liking this watch for a few reasons. One is that is a discontinued model that was only made for one year. The other is the subdials. I always say I am not a fan of chronos but this one speaks to me and makes me feel like the Transporter. That is if he was lazy, sat on a computer for hours and hated excercise. I also loved the contrast between the brushed case and polished bezel. The quick push date changer is a neat addition as well. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

31 March 2006, 02:38 PM	#4
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	That is $500 off retail with an impending price increase next month, so it sounds like a great deal. I really do miss my 88. I want to replace the one I just traded away as my next purchase. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

31 March 2006, 02:54 PM	#8
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Oh, my bad.....but in that case you won't be sorry!! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

31 March 2006, 03:59 PM	#10
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	The 88 is a nice one. Daren's pic's made me a convert on it. I really like his 162. ( ahem, rememver me when you go back to the 88) LOL __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

31 March 2006, 04:02 PM	#12
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Great pic's, D. Love the watch __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

31 March 2006, 02:30 PM	#2
Rto "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Renato T. Location: Sunny Florida Watch: FPJ-AP-PP-Rolex Posts: 538	Really nice one! "Quick push date changer" seems to be something unique right?

31 March 2006, 02:33 PM	#3
Rto "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Renato T. Location: Sunny Florida Watch: FPJ-AP-PP-Rolex Posts: 538	BTW, I will probably have an opportunity to get a BNIB PAM 088 at the end of next week...A friend of mine is going to travel do the Caribbean for vacation and offered me to bring it to me and at the same time I was able to locate one at an AD...He is asking $4,500 out of the door (tax free)...What do you think?

31 March 2006, 04:05 PM	#14
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hey Daren, When you have the time, let's see that superb chrono on that stunning bracelet you have!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

31 March 2006, 06:43 PM	#18
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,039	Great pictures Daren,but sorry the chrono just don't smile at me all,think its the bezel,much prefer the 88 __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

31 March 2006, 08:07 PM	#19
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,504	Great pics my man. I think it's a great looking chrono. In the third pic, what's that on the side of the case? Screw, HE valve? The 88 looks awesome on that brown strap __________________ JJ

1 April 2006, 02:35 AM	#21
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	The "thing" at 10 o'clock is the quick date set button. Push & advance the date.. Cool.. But no beeps. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

1 April 2006, 02:40 AM	#22
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Great pix as always, Daren. That's quite a nice looking chrono (with a date!). i'm not big on chronos, but that is a nice one!

1 April 2006, 04:56 AM	#23
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	I like that one quite a bit myself! __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

1 April 2006, 11:55 AM	#24
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Thanks for the nice words guys. I really love this chrono, and I am not a chrono guy. This watch is really grabbed me. I was going to put the bracelet on but I am too much of a fan of straps on the PAMs. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

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