TheSav 2 Posted August 7, 2014 Glad to see you are liking it. I've since purchased a VDB pre 2012 as well. But what I am really lusting after is the 2013 non GMT. I missed a bargain on one recently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted August 7, 2014 I was unaware of their history when I bought mine although it hasn't affected my enjoyment of the piece. It's a great watch that is well constructed and has a lovely design. You'd be silly to sell it IMO plankton. Especially to that muppet James! :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSav 2 Posted August 7, 2014 I was unaware of their history when I bought mine although it hasn't affected my enjoyment of the piece. It's a great watch that is well constructed and has a lovely design. You'd be silly to sell it IMO plankton. Especially to that muppet James! :( I never took you to be the sensitive type.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted August 7, 2014 Thats what I hear, he made some mistakes years ago. What is the story behind the maker? I couldn't find any info on his missteps He started out building rep vintage Panerai. Some of the builds were really shoddy work. Scammed the shit out of a bunch of people on the boards. Real asshole. Wow. That is almost a compliment to vdb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Realism 72 Posted August 7, 2014 Thats what I hear, he made some mistakes years ago. What is the story behind the maker? I couldn't find any info on his missteps He started out building rep vintage Panerai. Some of the builds were really shoddy work. Scammed the shit out of a bunch of people on the boards. Real asshole. Wow. That is almost a compliment to vdb A1 sauce Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Realism 72 Posted August 7, 2014 Lovely watch. Panerai sold watches to the Nazis and yet most people here rave about them and doesn't stop anyone buying their gens or reps. Hit me up if you plan on offloading this. plenty sold to the Nazi regime... most of the Swiss watch industry sold to both sides during WW2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted August 7, 2014 Lovely watch. Panerai sold watches to the Nazis and yet most people here rave about them and doesn't stop anyone buying their gens or reps. Hit me up if you plan on offloading this. Irrelevant comment of the year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted August 7, 2014 Lovely watch. Panerai sold watches to the Nazis and yet most people here rave about them and doesn't stop anyone buying their gens or reps. Hit me up if you plan on offloading this. plenty sold to the Nazi regime... most of the Swiss watch industry sold to both sides during WW2 not to mention certain car manufacturers a lot like to drive etc etc ........................... anyway we digress ... cool watch plankton, enjoy mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted August 7, 2014 PAM specifically designed and built a bunch for some of the nazis. The only others im aware of that did this were the German ALS, laco, stowa and IWC fleigers. Same with the Italian navy and frogmen whose specific roke was to blow up allied ships. I'm not discussing the semantic of war but that if you delve deep enough into the history of almost every company, ever, you'll find that theyve been very naughty at one point ir another, intent ir not, few are squeaky clean. Funny thing is, people were paying $2k+ in the day fir the vdb reps. What's that adage about a fool and their money? Anyone spending that on a rep needs their head examined. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Realism 72 Posted August 7, 2014 Funny thing is, people were paying $2k+ in the day fir the vdb reps. What's that adage about a fool and their money? Anyone spending that on a rep needs their head examined. the only point that i agree with Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted August 8, 2014 Funny thing is, people were paying $2k+ in the day fir the vdb reps. What's that adage about a fool and their money? Anyone spending that on a rep needs their head examined. the only point that i agree with the funny thing is, there's pretty much a clone of the vdb saga at hf with MM whose watches, apparently, were expensive but not the top quality which was alluded to, and hes now left the rep world, been banned on hf and started a gen company.its like the circle of life or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 1 Posted August 8, 2014 Thanks Baxter! Like I said I'm happy not to have been around at that time so i can enjoy the design. Lovely watch. Panerai sold watches to the Nazis and yet most people here rave about them and doesn't stop anyone buying their gens or reps. Hit me up if you plan on offloading this. plenty sold to the Nazi regime... most of the Swiss watch industry sold to both sides during WW2 not to mention certain car manufacturers a lot like to drive etc etc ........................... anyway we digress ... cool watch plankton, enjoy mate Funny thing is, people were paying $2k+ in the day fir the vdb reps. What's that adage about a fool and their money? Anyone spending that on a rep needs their head examined. the only point that i agree with Thats what I hear, he made some mistakes years ago. What is the story behind the maker? I couldn't find any info on his missteps He started out building rep vintage Panerai. Some of the builds were really shoddy work. Scammed the shit out of a bunch of people on the boards. Real asshole. Wow. That is almost a compliment to vdb I was wondering when this would start to get out of control, not there yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted August 12, 2014 Buy your VDB while you can (if you must) but I'd hurry if I were you . . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gB. 0 Posted August 12, 2014 Buy your VDB while you can (if you must) but I'd hurry if I were you . . . They're not going anywhere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted August 13, 2014 Sure thing, looking fir a 2014 now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted August 13, 2014 2014 polished edition, just like the OP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSav 2 Posted August 13, 2014 There's a few on the bay James. Slightly over priced though. Do vdb not have any left? I can confirm that it's an awesome watch. I've got a pre 2012 as well and am now keeping an eye out for a decently priced 2013. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 1 Posted August 13, 2014 Gents, I can confirm that this is a well built watch. Double o ring design, 2824 is one of the best eta's I've seen on a timeograph- really (that may be just luck). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 1 Posted August 13, 2014 2014 polished edition, just like the OP There's a few on the bay James. Slightly over priced though. Do vdb not have any left? I can confirm that it's an awesome watch. I've got a pre 2012 as well and am now keeping an eye out for a decently priced 2013. � I will post the new ics of the Hamilton strap next week, Eric is to 2 day it when he is in Miami this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted August 13, 2014 2014 polished edition, just like the OP There's a few on the bay James. Slightly over priced though. Do vdb not have any left? I can confirm that it's an awesome watch. I've got a pre 2012 as well and am now keeping an eye out for a decently priced 2013. � I will post the new ics of the Hamilton strap next week, Eric is to 2 day it when he is in Miami this week. That's the biggest draw back with these, 28mm lug width means all straps are pretty much bespoke and wont fit on other watches. That said, I now have 5 for my 2011. I'm planning on validating that many straps with buying another clock, too. Yup, makes perfect sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSav 2 Posted August 13, 2014 Makes perfect sense to me as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gB. 0 Posted August 13, 2014 I will post the new ics of the Hamilton strap next week, Eric is to 2 day it when he is in Miami this week. Which Donerix strap did you get? I picked up a 28mm one as well from his recent heist sale, black shark. Should look the business on my polished 2013 SE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 1 Posted August 13, 2014 I will post the new ics of the Hamilton strap next week, Eric is to 2 day it when he is in Miami this week. Which Donerix strap did you get? I picked up a 28mm one as well from his recent heist sale, black shark. Should look the business on my polished 2013 SE. I ended up getting a croc in tan / burnt orange. Can wait actually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted August 13, 2014 Buy your VDB while you can (if you must) but I'd hurry if I were you . . . They're not going anywhere Don't count on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
