Panerai 188 Pictorial Review

[bruce79]

Finally got around to taking some pics of my 188 this morning. Most of you know this piece and the incredible deal I got from Carlsbadrolex. Just a note, CBR is the most stand up member I've dealt with...and I've traded countless watches with countless members...and he still takes the cake...no b*llshit :thumbsupsmileyanim:. The 188 was acting a bit funny after I bought it from him, and he insisted that he pay to have it tuned up. Even after practically giving it to me. Got it done at his watchmaker in a days time. I've never dealt with a member who "put his money where his mouth is" more than Carlsbadrolex...period.


Now to the watch...I know it's changed several SoCal hands in the recent past so if any of you have anything to add, please do so. It's got every mod imaginable and is of course powered by the 7753...yes the date wheel sit a little low in the window but hey, if that's the only flaw...that is more than fine with me... :lol:

Enjoy

 

[hooligan]

Nice watch and great pics, Bruce. Enjoy it!

I'm sure Ziggy could sort that datewheel alignment for you.

 

[muzi]

You just made my day. Beautiful watch.

 

[babola]

Nice one, you could just about count on a fingers of one hand the 188s in this config shape and condition.

One of those "close to perfect" Panerai reps, wear it in good health.

The DW seems to sit just a tad lower than it should on ETA7753, but that could be due to the fact the DW itself is slightly thinner than it should be. Low it might be, but not even as close to sunken one found on Asian 7750 powered PAM188.

Don't worry about it mate!

babola

 

[Jurgenk]

Really nice!

beautiful watch.

the datewheel depth with respect to the dial looks good to me.

lello could provide a wheel with the correct alignment and you'd be good to go. (apologies if it is a modded datewheel already, these modded datewheels don't always align right the first go).

 

[bruce79]

Really nice!

beautiful watch.

the datewheel depth with respect to the dial looks good to me.

lello could provide a wheel with the correct alignment and you'd be good to go. (apologies if it is a modded datewheel already, these modded datewheels don't always align right the first go).

Lello has one on the way as I type... Good man Lello is!