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mike · 1 December 2008, 02:22 AM

Well it didn't take long for me to decide what would be the next addition to the "House of Panerai" in my collection.

I wanted the next addition to be a bit of a "counterweight" to the 88. My criteria was to add a manual wind, sandwich dial, non-date as this seems to be a bit more in keeping with the traditional Panerai references of the past.

I confess I do prefer a small seconds hand on a watch (yeah, I know but what can I say LOL.)

While browsing at my ADs and talking with my favorite rep. he mentioned he might have a little something that could interest me and would treat me well.

Back to "vault" he went and shortly returned with....a Jseries 111.

The phrase "Carpe Diem" went through my mind and the rest, as they say is history.

The watch came with all the usual triple box, rubber strap, and originally worn a brown leather strap. I have to say as soom as I got home the "birth strap" came off and on went the supurb English saddle strap that Joe sent me came off the 88 and straight to the 111.

A couple pics,

Maybe one of the best things.

Panerai Lume,

Wrist shots with that great strap.

Marrk · 1 December 2008, 02:25 AM

A beauty, Mike.

JF23 · 1 December 2008, 02:44 AM

Great choice Mike!!!

I love my J series 111, from the manual wind, the display case back, the seconds hand, and sandwich dial, just can't go wrong!

JJ Irani · 1 December 2008, 02:49 AM

Congrats on a great new acquisition, Mike. Looking good, very good!!

Trurolexer · 1 December 2008, 02:50 AM

GREAT CHOICE, SIR!!!

WOW!!! So Fast!!!

You will become a Paneristi, Sir?

HUGE CONGRATS!!!

For next, please consider Radiomir.

Trurolexer · 1 December 2008, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Congrats on a great new acquisition, Mike. Looking good, very good!!

So...when you buy your first Pannie, JJ?

Nica64 · 1 December 2008, 02:51 AM

What a beauty, the 111 is on my wish list!!!

mike · 1 December 2008, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Congrats on a great new acquisition, Mike. Looking good, very good!!

Thanks buddy.

These are really fun watches.

JJ Irani · 1 December 2008, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Trurolexer

So...when you buy your first Pannie, JJ?

If and when I can afford it, it might be a THIRD Rolex, TR!!

mike · 1 December 2008, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JF23

Great choice Mike!!!

I love my J series 111, from the manual wind, the display case back, the seconds hand, and sandwich dial, just can't go wrong!

And the Strap!!

Trurolexer · 1 December 2008, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

If and when I can afford it, it might be a THIRD Rolex, TR!!

SALUTE!!!

The "FORCE" Too Strong With You...

Launch Mini · 1 December 2008, 03:21 AM

Great addidtion Mike.
Being a leftie, I think you should keep your eyes out for a 219. A nice Base Destro might find a home in you collection.

I don't keep track of who I've sent the OP window sticers to, so I you want one, PM me a mailing address.

mfer · 1 December 2008, 03:29 AM

Wow. Nice score Mike! Moving fast. Can't wait to get my 111.

Wear it in good health!!!!!!!!

Stunning. *sigh*

argee1977 · 1 December 2008, 04:06 AM

The slide into paneristi is already past the point of no return

Trurolexer · 1 December 2008, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by argee1977

The slide into paneristi is already past the point of no return

mike · 1 December 2008, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by argee1977

The slide into paneristi is already past the point of no return

Latrodectus · 1 December 2008, 04:50 AM

TswaneNguni · 1 December 2008, 05:16 AM

As always,some of the best watch pics on the net !!

I think we have a severe case of " Panerai Syndrome " .... two Panerai watches in a very short time.. :

The bad news : This case seams severe.There are no cure and it can be costly

The good news : As food for the soul,its priceless !! Congrats and enjoy !!

I was just thinking,we have two Luminors here and we havent even gotten to the Radiomirs,1950s casing Luminors,Special Editions ............ yet !! I think more are on the way !!

GBJIV · 1 December 2008, 08:47 AM

Nice MIKE! Awesome... Love it. Oh boy, the PAM bug... Group PAM Shot?

Defiancekofb · 1 December 2008, 09:39 AM

NICE !!! It looks great on your wrist!

I have a question about your strap sir! Is it tight on your wrist, or does it move slightly when you move around your wrist?

GBJIV · 1 December 2008, 09:42 AM

Mike, think you will go the way of a Rad?

mailman · 1 December 2008, 09:54 AM

Congratulations Mike

Enjoy it in good health

mike · 1 December 2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Defiancekofb

NICE !!! It looks great on your wrist!

I have a question about your strap sir! Is it tight on your wrist, or does it move slightly when you move around your wrist?

There's the slightest bit of movement. I can tighten it down, but depending on movement it can get a little snug.

I prefer a bit of space to compensate.

mike · 1 December 2008, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by GBJIV

Mike, think you will go the way of a Rad?

You know I don't know yet.

My thinking has been to put together a collection of three examples.
The 88 was a first obivious choice as GMTs have a special place for me.

Next I wanted something a bit closer to the "roots" and this one came out of nowhere and given the kindness of my AD I thought it best to strike and ask forgiveness later.

I'm not sure which direction I want to go with the third. Something with a total in house movement, but the hunt for a T dial is also a consideration. I'm just not sure and with these two I need to "recover" LOL! so I have time to research.

GBJIV · 1 December 2008, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

You know I don't know yet.

My thinking has been to put together a collection of three examples.
The 88 was a first obivious choice as GMTs have a special place for me.

Next I wanted something a bit closer to the "roots" and this one came out of nowhere and given the kindness of my AD I thought it best to strike and ask forgiveness later.

I'm not sure which direction I want to go with the third. Something with a total in house movement, but the hunt for a T dial is also a consideration. I'm just not sure and with these two I need to "recover" LOL! so I have time to research.

Well, let us know what your thinking.... Maybe a 233 then?

Probably best to recover a bit.... I hear you!

Trurolexer · 1 December 2008, 09:35 PM

I think Panerai "In House Movement" price is too high. IMHO.

dman · 2 December 2008, 03:07 PM

Congrats pal! Classic, rugged and oh so beautiful.

Wear it with pride and PASSION! :-)

Trurolexer · 2 December 2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Congrats pal! Classic, rugged and oh so beautiful.

Wear it with pride and PASSION! :-)

You and John (Launchmini) infected us. Now look what you done to us!!!

dman · 2 December 2008, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Trurolexer

You and John (Launchmini) infected us. Now look what you done to us!!!

Not me bro. Just read the first line in my signature. It says it all about Panerai.

Trurolexer · 2 December 2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Not me bro. Just read the first line in my signature. It says it all about Panerai.

1 December 2008, 02:22 AM	#1
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,682	The Second One. Well it didn't take long for me to decide what would be the next addition to the "House of Panerai" in my collection. I wanted the next addition to be a bit of a "counterweight" to the 88. My criteria was to add a manual wind, sandwich dial, non-date as this seems to be a bit more in keeping with the traditional Panerai references of the past. I confess I do prefer a small seconds hand on a watch (yeah, I know but what can I say LOL.) While browsing at my ADs and talking with my favorite rep. he mentioned he might have a little something that could interest me and would treat me well. Back to "vault" he went and shortly returned with....a Jseries 111. The phrase "Carpe Diem" went through my mind and the rest, as they say is history. The watch came with all the usual triple box, rubber strap, and originally worn a brown leather strap. I have to say as soom as I got home the "birth strap" came off and on went the supurb English saddle strap that Joe sent me came off the 88 and straight to the 111. A couple pics, Maybe one of the best things. Panerai Lume, Wrist shots with that great strap.

1 December 2008, 02:49 AM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	Congrats on a great new acquisition, Mike. Looking good, very good!! __________________ 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!!

1 December 2008, 02:51 AM	#7
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	What a beauty, the 111 is on my wish list!!! __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

1 December 2008, 03:21 AM	#12
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Great addidtion Mike. Being a leftie, I think you should keep your eyes out for a 219. A nice Base Destro might find a home in you collection. I don't keep track of who I've sent the OP window sticers to, so I you want one, PM me a mailing address. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

1 December 2008, 03:29 AM	#13
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Wow. Nice score Mike! Moving fast. Can't wait to get my 111. Wear it in good health!!!!!!!! Stunning. sigh __________________ member#3242

1 December 2008, 02:25 AM	#2
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	A beauty, Mike.

1 December 2008, 02:44 AM	#3
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,898	Great choice Mike!!! I love my J series 111, from the manual wind, the display case back, the seconds hand, and sandwich dial, just can't go wrong!

1 December 2008, 02:50 AM	#5
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	GREAT CHOICE, SIR!!! WOW!!! So Fast!!! You will become a Paneristi, Sir? HUGE CONGRATS!!! For next, please consider Radiomir.

1 December 2008, 04:06 AM	#14
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	The slide into paneristi is already past the point of no return __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

1 December 2008, 04:50 AM	#17
Latrodectus 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,054	__________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

1 December 2008, 05:16 AM	#18
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	As always,some of the best watch pics on the net !! I think we have a severe case of " Panerai Syndrome " .... two Panerai watches in a very short time.. : The bad news : This case seams severe.There are no cure and it can be costly The good news : As food for the soul,its priceless !! Congrats and enjoy !! I was just thinking,we have two Luminors here and we havent even gotten to the Radiomirs,1950s casing Luminors,Special Editions ............ yet !! I think more are on the way !!

1 December 2008, 08:47 AM	#19
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	Nice MIKE! Awesome... Love it. Oh boy, the PAM bug... Group PAM Shot? __________________ Jackson

1 December 2008, 09:39 AM	#20
Defiancekofb "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,999	NICE !!! It looks great on your wrist! I have a question about your strap sir! Is it tight on your wrist, or does it move slightly when you move around your wrist?

1 December 2008, 09:42 AM	#21
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	Mike, think you will go the way of a Rad? __________________ Jackson

1 December 2008, 09:54 AM	#22
mailman TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: BLNR Posts: 35,559	Congratulations Mike Enjoy it in good health __________________ JJ

1 December 2008, 09:35 PM	#26
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	I think Panerai "In House Movement" price is too high. IMHO.

2 December 2008, 03:07 PM	#27
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Congrats pal! Classic, rugged and oh so beautiful. Wear it with pride and PASSION! :-) __________________ 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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