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    BIG, BOLD and, well... Blimey

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    tbh I quite like that.... slightly put off by the 39K price though :-(

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    Limited to 33 pieces, I wonder how they are going to select those 33 buyers...

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    Looks like something the hulk would wear !!

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    Jesus, Mary and Joseph.

    Looks like my Garmin (which has the GMT watch face on it). Nice, but not for 12,900 times the price!

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    One for the Rich Kids of Instagram.

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    Just horrible. Better to buy a G-Shock.

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    Oddly, I quite like that. I must be turning even weirder than normal. Obviously the price is ludicrous and the cheap looking plastic green strap is horrible.

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    It’s the ugly sister of the bunch I think


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    I confess I am drawn to the look of the Militare but my god the whole stable of new sub issues puts me right off.

    It used to be that cheap watches copied the style of expensive ones. It seems to be the other way around now. Maybe they are aiming to capture the Hublot buying crowd (albeit a rather small one)
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    I actually quite like it. The included training session with Comsubin does seem a bit gimmicky though and a way of justifying the high price.

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    I think it looks great , very expensive obviously the standard model is a more reasonable price .

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    I like it as well but not at the asking premium.
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    That strap looks like it`s made out of the same plastic material as the Action Man tank i had in 1970.

    What a POS.

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    I wish Panerai would bring back the "La Bomba". They used to make stunning Submersibles back in the day. Sadly, not anymore.

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    It looks like it's been 3-D printed to me

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    Quote Originally Posted by solwisesteve View Post
    tbh I quite like that.... slightly put off by the 39K price though :-(
    That's ok - the non-limited version is a bargain at €19.9k 

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wazza View Post
    I wish Panerai would bring back the "La Bomba". They used to make stunning Submersibles back in the day. Sadly, not anymore.
    An epic sub - you can still find one at a much more reasonable price compared to some of the monstrosities on show here.

    Totally mixed bag these subs - at least they're all themed, I guess.

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    ... and the not so big

    42mm Subs. They want everyone to wear one.

    I actually love the grey of the dial but I am so sick of blue. It makes me blue

    https://monochrome-watches.com/paner...eid=eacc7253c1
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    Quote Originally Posted by KAS118 View Post
    That's ok - the non-limited version is a bargain at €19.9k 
    Oh that's okay then.... I'll get my order in asap (NOT!) ;-)

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    Part of me wants to like it but......

    The Carbotech looks quite interesting.

    Wonder how much of the asking price is going to Cominsub, I suspect that their budget is being cut considering the financial state of the Italian state. Can't see the SBS or RN doing that.......

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wimm View Post
    Part of me wants to like it but......

    The Carbotech looks quite interesting.

    Wonder how much of the asking price is going to Cominsub, I suspect that their budget is being cut considering the financial state of the Italian state. Can't see the SBS or RN doing that.......

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    Carbotech and similar have appealed to me for a while. I've tried on a few too and love the look and feel on the wrist. But then I prefer titanium to steel or bronze or gold too.

    Your point about money to special forces is interesting as it crossed my mind too. What's in it for them? I'd love to know.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Robert189598 View Post
    Just horrible. Better to buy a G-Shock.
    My thoughts exactly!

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    Quote Originally Posted by gray View Post
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    Carbotech and similar have appealed to me for a while. I've tried on a few too and love the look and feel on the wrist. But then I prefer titanium to steel or bronze or gold too.

    Your point about money to special forces is interesting as it crossed my mind too. What's in it for them? I'd love to know.
    Ex-service personnel charity?
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    Quote Originally Posted by gray View Post
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    Carbotech and similar have appealed to me for a while. I've tried on a few too and love the look and feel on the wrist. But then I prefer titanium to steel or bronze or gold too.

    Your point about money to special forces is interesting as it crossed my mind too. What's in it for them? I'd love to know.
    Never considered that Carbotech would feel different, is it lighter like titanium?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wimm View Post
    Never considered that Carbotech would feel different, is it lighter like titanium?
    Much lighter. Like plastic.
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