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Hey Guys,

I really want a 47mm Panerai but they are so expensive.

But i managed to get my hands on the gen infamous RXW MM20.

I dont know what you guys think of it....its a rep...its a hommage of Panerai's original watch issued to the italian navy in the 1950's...at the end of the day its a stunning watch with swiss movement and awesome build quality.

After this watch was banned and the maker sued Panerai brought out their version the 1950 Fiddy.

as much as i would love a gen Panerai Fiddy i just cant afford one!

Here are some pics of my Baby wearing Gunnys top strap the Mission Impossible 1 and a Heroic18 buckle.

Check out the lume on this watch...its superb!

What do you guys think?

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ROLEX SEA-DWELLER DEEPSEA

Nice looking watch with a very proven movement.

I know you said you wanted a Panerai but the original ones are extremely hard to find and very expensive (from what I have read there were only around 300 or so ever made).

Wear it in good health. Beautiful watch.

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Usually I'm not much of a fan of homage pieces made by other manufacturers, as they always strike me as being one step away from being a fake.

However in the case of the MM20, I make an exception as the original Marina Militaire wasn't even a Panerai branded watch. Plus (if my memory serves correctly), the MM20 actually predates the Panerai 127 anyway. I've also read that the RXW MM20 more closely matches the originals case geometry more accurately than the "Fiddy" as well, so in terms of a faithful recreation of a vintage piece, the MM20 is right on the money.

In this one and only instance I think it's quite a shame that the world of legal trademarks put an end to this watch, because it's a great piece.

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Cheers Guys,

it is awesome!

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ROLEX SEA-DWELLER DEEPSEA

Oh gosh. Don't let the Panerai peeps read this (quick, hide it). They think Panerai created horology. My opinion...Panerai's line(s) are a homage to the original Italian Navy watches. Eh, Panerai is a bought name anyways. I best change my name and move to a third-world country for saying that.

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Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish - 2009
Breitling B-2 - 2002
Rolex DateJust 18k/ SS (1984 vintage)
Omega Seamaster (1958 vintage)
Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece MP6318 - 2003
Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph CV2013-3
Victorinox DiveMaster 500

Very nice indeed, love the clean face and thats a whole lotta lume..

Have fun wearing it.

Ian

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Navitimer World, Callistino.
Omega Speedmaster Moon, Hamilton 992B, Steinhart BS LEII #2, B&R 01-92 Heritage

She's a beauty!

Cheers

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Currently:
Avenger Skyland(Black)
Super Avenger(White)

Moved on:
Montbrillant Legende(Silver)
Panerai 312
SOHC 125th Ann. LE(Silver)
Navitimer World(Pearl)
Panerai 441

LOL the original version. Of this watch had a Rolex movement

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ROLEX SEA-DWELLER DEEPSEA

i'm not sure where some people get this image of panerai owners, that they're snobby clueless idiots. most pam owners i've talked to are intelligent and passionate, and they certainly understand what the brand is about. it's not a cult that brandishes the crownguard up onto the altar and brainwashes people.

seems like some just bashes the brand for the sake of bashing? when i see a muscled up guy with a tshirt 3 sizes too small on wearing a flashy super avenger, do i automatically assume all breitling owners are douchebags?

First of all I did not give an "image" of a Panerai owner. I also didn't call anyone a snobby clueless idiot; nor did I say Panerai owners were not intelligent.

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Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish - 2009
Breitling B-2 - 2002
Rolex DateJust 18k/ SS (1984 vintage)
Omega Seamaster (1958 vintage)
Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece MP6318 - 2003
Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph CV2013-3
Victorinox DiveMaster 500

not sure how many panerai owners you've talked to (if any) but whoever says panerai created horology is a clueless fanboy...and imo no real panerai owner would say that.

inferring (albeit jokingly) you need to change your name and move out of the country because you're in some immediate danger?...mmm ok you're not painting panerai owners in a bad light.

UofRSpider you were being a dick to put it more directly.

Nice MM20. My fiddy say's hello

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Jay you are a dick for owning a Fiddy!





























LOL only joking...i would totally love to own a gen Fiddy

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ROLEX SEA-DWELLER DEEPSEA

I don't see the connection between fitness, the Breitling Aeromarine line, and being a douchebag. Please explain.

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I like someone who is direct and to the point! Yes, slightly I was being a dick.

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Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish - 2009
Breitling B-2 - 2002
Rolex DateJust 18k/ SS (1984 vintage)
Omega Seamaster (1958 vintage)
Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece MP6318 - 2003
Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph CV2013-3
Victorinox DiveMaster 500