Who has SE's ? Here's mine
Every year for about 20 years, Panerai has put out special editions. Post one if you have one...here's my 232 on a casual Friday.

I was so close to buying a 00111 few days ago
I don't own a Panerai. I was so close to putting the money down on 00111 the other day. Something pulled me back in the end I don't know why or what it was. I have sub, explorer 2 and DJ, I am still thinking about this 00111 still and was just wanting opinions on whether I should just go ahead? I have been looking at them for years but never pulled the trigger I think probably my head was saying just stick with Rolex. What sets Panerai apart? Is the 00111 a good start? Thanks

Panerai S.L.C. Question
Awhile ago I posted a thread asking for suggestions for my first Panerai. I went their boutique in Manhattan and tried on several models in varying sizes. I have looked at everything from their ETA models to their in house models, from Luminor to Radiomir. I know everyone says the 371 or 372 is the way to go to get the best example of a Panerai but I really have my heart set on a Radiomir. If you look at my Rolex collection (with the exception of my Submariner) I tend to like the less sought after models in collections. This is what first brought me to the Radiomir line. In the line everyone has been suggesting the 183 but I wanted something in house and a little different. The new in house 42mm Radiomir is too small for me, I already have 39mm and 42mm watches. I definitely am considering the 190 with the JLC movement, however also in my crosshairs is the 425 S.L.C. model. I really like the minimalist design. I also appreciate it's size and in house movement. My question is

some frustration with buying new rolexes
so i'm starting to get a little frustrated with rolex as it seems all of the new watches i want to buy i can't actually buy. at least at the retail price. namely, the new daytona (white or black) and the ss pepsi gmt that is coming out. it seems you have to have a relationship with a rolex dealer to get on their preferred waiting list for one of these hot watches. last week i called around a few rolex dealers locally here in los angeles and even out of town to see if i could get on a waiting list for the new ss pepsi. universally they indicated they were giving preferential treatment to their established customers. so basically i have to buy a watch i don't actually want from them to be able to get a watch that i do want? the irony is i own 4 rolexes and a tudor. it's just most of those are vintage and the one more modern one was a gift.i just wanted to vent a little. i imagine there are probably others out there who are experiencing the same frustrations i am.

What would you guys do?!?
well this is an interesting way for me end the year..... I'm on a wait list for a Sub C which is awesome, they told me it should be here with in 3-4 months this was a month ago.but I have a problem now, a mint box and papers Day Date 18238 yellow gold/champagne dial came up for sale from a friend of a friend. He wants 15k Canadian.... If I buy the DD I won't be able to get the Sub... I'm really stuck the DayDate is a grail watch of mine, I always said when I retire I'll get one. I've only tried on a DD40 and it fit me perfect I've never tried on the 36MM DD, my next step is to go meet up, try it on and see how I like it. little info on me:I'm turning 30 this yearGetting marriedjust bought a houseI work as a school counsellor not a very high paying job lolI'll add it took me months to pick the Sub over a TT DJ41 champagne dial, anything yellow gold sings to me. I went with the Sub just because I feel it will age better then the DJ, its a tank, I can wear it 24/7 and not be scared to ta