New purchase....
Couldn't resist this one, not Rolex this time but damn is this watch beautiful to look at. When I set it next to my DSSD it makes it look like a Submariner.

5167a & 5167r
Mates -- I currently have a 5167a rubber and a few Calatravas. I have concluded that leather straps on the Calatravas and the complication pieces I've tried on are very uncomfortable to me and the rubber, although not the most elegant, has become a super comfortable strap in all types of weather (Disclaimer :: I cannot wear any leather strap watch in hot or humid weather. I have found it can only be worn in wintertime which is limiting. Even after going to the gym in the winter, I cannot put a leather strap back on for two hours since I always sweat). Anyway, the point is I'm looking at a 5167R but want opinions if it is too redundant or overlapping with my existing 5167A. I would be selling the Calatravas but not to fund the R piece. If they aren't going to be worn in comfort then there is no point keeping them IMO. Thanks for the feedback.

My Panerai 233 and Toshi straps
I bought a 233 a couple of months ago and then found Traveller's thread and a photo of his 233 on a storm grey Toshi strap - so I had to have one, ordered it along with a burgundy strap - then last week ordered two more! storm blue and heritage. Thought you might like the photos I took the other day...

my first strap!
this is my first panerai and first strap. pam111 and a ted su strap. thanks to mike for helping me pick both. :thumbup: let the strap games begin!!! :beer:

Rolex AD Multiple watch Discount
Hello All,I'm looking to buy two steel sports watches. Has anyone done this before? If so, how much did you get off?