U-Boat U-1942 Limited Edition Watch: Giant Retro Italian Diver
Apparently based on a never actually made design from 1942, the limited edition U-Boat U-1942 watch is an Italian blast from the past. The story goes that the Italian Navy commissioned a special watch to be made, but it never made production. This U-1942 watch is based directly on that design - and it is really sharp looking. The oddest part of the watch is of course the crown. It extends out.. maybe too far.? It is kind of silly and phallic to be honest. I mean it works, and looks cool, but you know.Lets just say that it looks like a periscope...yea that's it. The crown is meant to have a functional use though. The idea is that it is meant to be easy to use with gloves. Easy to use meaning winding it and adjusting it. Not sure how easy it will be to release the crown while in the locked position with gloves though, but probably pretty simple. Further, I believe that the crown can be adjusted and wound underwaterwhich should be nice.The watch is big! Really big with a grade 5 titanium

Should I trust this as my first Panerai? 90?
I love the look of this watch and the fact that its automatic, has a date feature and power reserve indicator. This site claims its NEW. Would you trust it?.jomashop/panerai-watch-pam00090.html

Explorer 114270 bezel question
Hey, I have a question: is the bezel on an Explorer 114270 snapped or screwed in place? Also, is it directly responsible for waterproofing the watch or is there another ring underneath it to make the watch waterproof?

New addition: Pics inside
I think I've discovered a whole new meaning to love. I can't stop staring at this thing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Lets see some BLNR on Nato straps
Do they work well with one another?