Grail Arrival

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Grail Arrival

Post by mechnut » Thu Feb 07, 2013 12:36 pm

Finally! I've lusted for the 194 since its release in 2004. I first saw one on vacation in St Thomas in the display case, and it was love at first sight. Alas, it was out of my price range, but I walked away with a consolation prize and my first PAM, a 112G. Well, I had enough hardware to offer in trade this time around, and managed to work a deal with Mark ( :thumbsup: ), and finally, I can strap this gorgeous beast on my wrist. Here's a quick-n-dirty Iphone shot after unboxing:

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I'll try to take more pictures, and give a mini review in the coming days. Meanwhile, I'm going to enjoy it's company.

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Post by gristler » Thu Feb 07, 2013 12:50 pm

Damn that is a good looking watch. Congrats on finally finding one... :cheers:
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Post by hoppyjr » Thu Feb 07, 2013 12:52 pm

Very cool looking watch, congrats!

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Post by Nomadz » Thu Feb 07, 2013 1:03 pm

very nice...................
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Post by Sidheguitarist » Thu Feb 07, 2013 1:08 pm

Congrats!

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Post by JBZ » Thu Feb 07, 2013 1:11 pm

Don't think I've ever seen that one before. Very nice! I like the case shape and the bezel; from your picture, it looks a little different from what I'm used to seeing with Panerais.
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Post by rockmastermike » Thu Feb 07, 2013 1:14 pm

woah - that is extreme.....extremely good looking :headbang:

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Post by kfalk » Thu Feb 07, 2013 1:14 pm

Congrats! Very nice!!!
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Post by Northwestguy » Thu Feb 07, 2013 1:32 pm

Awesome watch............CONGRATS!
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Post by ericf4 » Thu Feb 07, 2013 1:33 pm

ARE YOU Fing KIDDING ME........NICE
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Post by craniotes » Thu Feb 07, 2013 1:45 pm

By great Neptune's beard!!!

The original Subzilla!!!

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Post by SCM64 » Thu Feb 07, 2013 1:48 pm

Very cool, congrats. :cheers:
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Re: Grail Arrival

Post by mechnut » Thu Feb 07, 2013 1:53 pm

aboen wrote:The 194 is Bad A$$!

Still got your 112G? I want one of those.
Thanks guys! No, unfortunately, I traded it for a 176 :banghead: which I quickly flipped for a 243 ( :thumbsup: keeper). Not only was it my first PAM, which I had been desperately wanting since '99, but I had worn it during the births of my two children.....loads of sentimental value; not to mention it really is a bad a$$ watch in the G configuration. Here's a pic with my son:



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Re: Grail Arrival

Post by mechnut » Thu Feb 07, 2013 1:54 pm

ericf4 wrote:ARE YOU Fing KIDDING ME........NICE
Thanks! See what you missed..... :bootyshake:

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Post by ericf4 » Thu Feb 07, 2013 2:50 pm

Bastardo.......seriously congrats......wowza. I just got one upped on the submersible front!
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Post by craniotes » Thu Feb 07, 2013 2:53 pm

mechnut wrote:Image
You have crazy eyes.

:shock:

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Post by aikiman44 » Thu Feb 07, 2013 2:55 pm

Ah, a T dial, nice!
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Post by mechnut » Thu Feb 07, 2013 3:04 pm

craniotes wrote: You have crazy eyes.

:shock:

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They've seen a lot that can't be unseen........ :shifty:

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Re: Grail Arrival

Post by mechnut » Thu Feb 07, 2013 3:07 pm

ericf4 wrote:Bastardo.......seriously congrats......wowza. I just got one upped on the submersible front!
No way, the 243 is freakin awesome.

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Post by craniotes » Thu Feb 07, 2013 3:09 pm

mechnut wrote:
craniotes wrote: You have crazy eyes.

:shock:

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They've seen a lot that can't be unseen........ :shifty:
Kids'll do that to you.

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Re: Grail Arrival

Post by rockmastermike » Thu Feb 07, 2013 3:12 pm

mechnut wrote:
ericf4 wrote:Bastardo.......seriously congrats......wowza. I just got one upped on the submersible front!
No way, the 243 is freakin awesome.
submersible-mania :cheers:

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Post by streetracer101 » Thu Feb 07, 2013 3:30 pm

craniotes wrote:
mechnut wrote:Image
You have crazy eyes.

:shock:

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Looks like laser beams are about to shoot out of them :geek:
Congrats on a nice pick up.

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Re: Grail Arrival

Post by Pasquale » Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:13 pm

Roger nice watch
Beautiful kid

Can't say the same about u bud.
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Re: Grail Arrival

Post by jimyritz » Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:34 pm

Really nice pic and killer watch... :thumbsup:

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Re: Grail Arrival

Post by R@cerx » Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:55 pm

The 194 is an awesome beast, enjoy it.

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