After over one year of not purchasing a watch (new personal record), I am very excited about this latest new arrival. Not only is it from the brand that started it all for me, it is also a Limited Edition piece of only 500 pieces... and we all know how impossible it is to get Limited Edition pieces from Panerai! This PAM 911, also known as the "Last One for Paneristi", was designed by Mr. Angelo Bonati himself. Though unlikely that this will be the last one for Paneristi ever, it will be the last one under Mr. Angelo Bonati's reign. Jean-Marc Pontroué, Roger Dubuis CEO, is scheduled to become the next Officine Panerai CEO in April 2018. I have always been a fan and a harsh critic of Panerai (see my The Fall of a Giant? article), so it will be interesting to see what happens to the brand under the new direction of Jean-Marc.
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COMPARISON REVIEW: Rubber B vs. Everest (Tang Buckle Versions)
I am very excited for our very first comparison review! The straps will be compared against each other under the same categories of a regular strap review. For each category, a winner will be selected (or it could be a tie) and an overall winner will be chosen at the end of the review. Since both of these straps were previously reviewed in detail (Rubber B Rubber Strap with Tang Buckle for Rolex GMT-Master II and Everest Rubber Strap with Tang Buckle for Rolex GMT-Master II), this comparison review will only focus on the differences between the two straps and not on the details of each individual strap. Note that for this battle, the straps are the tang buckle versions and sold as fitting the Rolex GMT-Master II.
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STRAP REVIEW: Horus Snow Camouflage Rubber Strap for Panerai
This Horus strap was reviewed on 5 different criteria. The review is for this specific strap, other straps may perform differently. Evaluation is based on my wrist size, personal opinions, experiences, and preferences. If you would like to submit your product for a review, please contact me.
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STRAP REVIEW: Everest Rubber Strap with Tang Buckle for Rolex GMT-Master II
This Everest Bands strap was reviewed on 5 different criteria. The review is for this specific strap, other straps may perform differently. Evaluation is based on my wrist size, personal opinions, experiences, and preferences. If you would like to submit your product for a review, please contact me.
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HANDS-ON REVIEW: IWC Pilot Chronograph (3777)
HANDS-ON REVIEW: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver (15703ST)
This Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver (15703ST.OO.A002CA.01) was reviewed on 10 different criteria. The review is for this specific watch, other models may perform differently. Evaluation is based on my wrist size, personal opinions, experiences, and preferences.
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HANDS-ON REVIEW: Rolex Explorer II (216570 Polar)
This Rolex Explorer II (ref. 216570) was reviewed on 10 different criteria. The review is for this specific watch, other models may perform differently. Evaluation is based on my wrist size, personal opinions, experiences, and preferences. Please also check out my review on the 116710BLNR.
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Ranking the Cirque du Soleil Shows in Las Vegas
If you have visited Las Vegas or have been planning a trip to Sin City, you know that no Vegas experience is complete without watching a Vegas show. There are literally hundreds of shows to choose from, but the most famous production is probably Cirque du Soleil.
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HANDS-ON REVIEW: Rolex GMT-Master II (116710BLNR)
This Rolex GMT-Master II (ref. 116710BLNR) was reviewed on 10 different criteria. The review is for this specific watch, other models may perform differently. Evaluation is based on my wrist size, personal opinions, experiences, and preferences. Having owned a 116710LN from 2009 to 2014, this Rolex was no stranger to me.
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