111H or 177H

[trojanmike]

Had a little money left over after selling my watches and buying a Seamaster and would like to pick up a Panerai for the watchbox. Looking for something affordable at the time and have narrowed it down to two choices from Andrew, the 111H and 177h. I love the 111H and could use the rubber strap, but I also like the look of the 177h and don't have a Titanium watch. I really can't make my mind up on the decision and thought i'd see what you guys all think.

111H: http://www.trustytime88.com/index.php?m ... ucts_id=94

177H: http://www.trustytime88.com/index.php?m ... cts_id=292

Thanks

 

[fakemaster]

111s are so beat to death. Get the 177

 

[brtelec]

I think the 177 would be a good choice because it will kill two birds with one stone. It puts a Panerai in your case and a Ti. Plus the Ti watches are unusual.

 

[horologie_unitas]

there is only one answer:


BOTH !

 

[hk45ca]

i have both of them!! :lol:

 

[king_o]

I have to say BOTH as well, ordered a 177H a few weeks back and I am now waiting on a 111H - love them both.............

 

[trojanmike]

Thanks for your input guys. While i'd love to purchase both of them, I know that one will be my limit. I just purchased a genuine Seamaster last week and am shocked that the wife gave me the go ahead to get another watch, even after I promised her that my watch buying would be over for months . Consensus seems to be 177H, so I think I might go for that. I heard Titanium scratches easier than stainless though, so should I be extra careful when wearing this?

Mike

 

[ewing]

177h is such a nice watch...

 

[hk45ca]

when a brushed watch gets scuffed uo you just take some 3m scotch brite and rebrush it. when a polished watch gets scratched it has to be repolished and it takes much more time. i wear my 177h much much more than i do my 111h because of this. i am sure you will love it.

 

[trojanmike]

Any prep needed for a brushed surface? Is it as simple as taking a 3m sponge (green side out) and rubbing the affected area back and forth according to the grain of the brush? I have a few light scratches on my new Seamaster and might touch them up with this method.

I emailed Andrew to see if he could swap the rep leather strap with a rubber one for the 177h. Awaiting his reply before order. Thanks for everyones advice!

 

[hk45ca]

Any prep needed for a brushed surface? Is it as simple as taking a 3m sponge (green side out) and rubbing the affected area back and forth according to the grain of the brush? I have a few light scratches on my new Seamaster and might touch them up with this method.

I emailed Andrew to see if he could swap the rep leather strap with a rubber one for the 177h. Awaiting his reply before order. Thanks for everyones advice!

i don't know what grade the green sponge is. for a bad scratch i use a red scotch brite pad which is about a 400 grade and i finish it off with the light grey pad. you can get these from your local body shop or auto body paint supply store.

 

[Bomba]

when a brushed watch gets scuffed uo you just take some 3m scotch brite and rebrush it. when a polished watch gets scratched it has to be repolished and it takes much more time. i wear my 177h much much more than i do my 111h because of this. i am sure you will love it.

This is why I wear my 177 much more than my Gen 111 as well. It's also why I got a DSN 111, my gen never leaves the case now except for special occasions.

 

[zotshaft]

I'm going to have to go with the consensus and say go with the 177. Ti is cool because it won't wander around on your wrist because it's lighter.

 

[iwcforme]

BOTH

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