Watches - another OCD problem
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That's weird dude, I've been in the same dilemma, PO or SOH.
In the end I asked my 8 year old son, and he said 'cause 007 wore a PO in Casino Royale I had to have that one.
I agree with you about the orange bezel, gorgeous but less practical.
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Damn, your son's got style! But the blue dial SOH with a mesh bracelet is luscious. It's a tough call.
And yes, Hectic, I've looked at Sinn. I think most of their models are just slightly too utilitarian, though the technical aspects are impressive. Sinn had a copper dial model a few years back that was really lustworthy, but it was 38mm, which is a tad small for my tastes, generally.
Don't mess with my head anymore- you have no idea how many hours I've wasted narrowing the list down to just those 3.
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By the way, while I'm posting like a madman and shamelessly avoiding work, the PAM 111 has got be be the most beautiful Panny. Classic simplicity and utterly distinctive at the same time. I like the sandwich dials on the later series, though.
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When I tried both the PO & the SOH on I just could't decide.
That's why my 8 year old made the decision.
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Have you seen the PAM312?
I think that with the exception of some of the Special Editions, inparticular the 1950, the 312 is just about perfect, 1950 case, sandwich dial, automatic & non-magnified date.
Bloody gergeous !!!
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Whatever you do, don't go here: http://www.tz-uk.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=3
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Wow Dexter, you have been through a few, haven't you? Gotta agree with your final choice, too. The ultimate in simplicity- not even a second hand.
Triple- you're right, the 312 is fantastic. As much as I love simplicity in a watch, I do like to have a date window. And don't get me started on those godawful bubble magnifiers. Ugh, I hate those things.
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Hectic, I wish you hadn't put that link on the thread !
The only watch that I think looks kinda right with a date magnifier is a Rolex Submariner.
Gotta agree with Simon, 007 should wear a Panerai !
I can't watch the scene on the train in Casino Royale when Vesper mentions the watch, talk about product placement & fuckin' embarrassing !!!
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The Omega PO has landed, pictures to follow.
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Just on a side note, wasn't Stallone wearing U-Boat watches for a while?
Looking forward to the pics, Triple.
-Chris
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The Collection
Panerai PAM111
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Omega Constellation Automatic circa 1971, bought by my Grandfather for my Father in New Zealand and passed onto me.
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I am very lucky !!!
Sorry for iPhone pictures but my camera is knackered after it went for a dunk in the River Severn when my wife capsized her canoe.
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Yup, the Panerai is my fave !
Cheers
TT
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Elegant rugged simplicity. This is what James Bond would chose if he wasn't for the big fat Omega contract he's chained too.
