Great great report Salman....

Jul 18, 2009,07:49 AM
 

That watch really is something....

Remind me to start buying our LW prototypes right now, and put them in the safe for 10-15 years ;-)

Thank you for a great review...

All the best,
Martin

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Indepth Analysis of the Panerai Prototype code named "SLOB"

 
 By: SALMANPK : July 8th, 2009-03:33
There are very special moments in one's watch collecting life and they are far and few between, hence that is what makes them memorable. The chance to own those very few pieces that are in effect the very basis of a brand is indeed a great honor. It would...  

Well...... I just love the report and the pics!!

 
 By: BIllS100 : July 8th, 2009-11:06
It is really rare that this kind of information gets disseminated. I really appreciate your efforts!! And.. Congratulations on a very rare and special watch! Cheers, Bill

WOW!!! A Truely unique proto indeed

 
 By: scotthicks61 : July 8th, 2009-11:14
Thanks Salman. I'm still in shock at the fact this case is made of bronze! You can obviously see it too. Bronze is a bad choice of materials also for the fact that it's a bear to machine. It's got too many downsides but it's also very beautiful in hue, es... 

This watch will have it's own page among unique Panerai

 
 By: scotthicks61 : July 11th, 2009-10:36
and a place amongst historical deviations and ideas for the future. Sometime, in the future, you'll see, this piece will be referred to when a new line emerges. I'm envious!!!

My pleasure Dr. M ;-) nt

 
 By: SALMANPK : July 10th, 2009-08:24
nt

Ah so looks like you decided to get the SLOB afterall!

 
 By: AnthonyTsai : July 8th, 2009-17:43
It's a very interesting Panerai with a unique look. Not really my cup of tea but definitely one extremely rare piece. Congrats Salman and thanks for sharing this piece with us! Cheers, Anthony PS. When you're measuring a watch or buckle, it's better to us... 

Great post of this significant piece!

 
 By: patrick_y : July 8th, 2009-21:09
Very interesting piece! Not many bronze watches out there, especially with a PVD coating that allows some bronze to show through like a Namiki-Dunhill fountain pen (I personally especially appreciated this analogy). Thanks for showing us this watch and te... 

SLOB Panerai prototype

 
 By: ED209 : July 8th, 2009-23:09
Hi Salman! Great write up and thanks for sharing such a unique Panerai prototype. Regards, ED-209 This message has been edited by ED209 on 2009-07-08 23:14:25

Great write up

 
 By: Jester : July 9th, 2009-01:37
Congrats on this highly coveted piece.

Thank you sir :-) nt

 
 By: SALMANPK : July 10th, 2009-08:27
nt

My pleasure :-) nt

 
 By: SALMANPK : July 10th, 2009-08:27
nt

Grazie for this rare type of analysis!

 
 By: BluNotte : July 9th, 2009-04:45
Much enjoyed reading it! Cheers! Stephen

Thanks for the info....

 
 By: ALEPOS : July 9th, 2009-07:06
I hope you enjoy the watch! alepos

very cool watch. thanks for sharing the beautiful watch with us.........

 
 By: a.ler : July 9th, 2009-17:05
interestingly, the bronze case and dial gives the watch a vintage patina under the pvd which is very desirable, congrats to be able to acquire such an fascinating piece and wear in good health.

Congrats Salman!

 
 By: Guille : July 9th, 2009-22:08
That is a high profile addition, wear in the best of health.

Thank you Guille :-) nt

 
 By: SALMANPK : July 10th, 2009-08:30
nt

Great reading, Salman!

 
 By: dxboon : July 9th, 2009-23:23
Hearty congrats, my friend, on obtaining such a rare and interesting piece! I loved how your macros showed the bronze peeking out from under the PVD to great effect. Also, the domed plexy is so attractive. The added dimensionality and illusion of heft pro... 

LoooL :-)

 
 By: SALMANPK : July 10th, 2009-08:32
Thank you so much my dear lady Daos I'm glad you approve of my amateurish photos, only if they can be as good as yours. LoooL I really enjoyed your acronyms LooL I like the: " S exy L uminors O f B ronze" suits it perfectly Regards, S

Fantastic review!

 
 By: BABKA : July 10th, 2009-00:10
The piece is definitely memorable. I've never heard of such a beast. Thanks for the great report Salman!

Great report....

 
 By: MiniCooper : July 12th, 2009-17:33
of a great and unique watch Enjoy it Cheers

Great great report Salman....

 
 By: Issing San : July 18th, 2009-07:49
That watch really is something.... Remind me to start buying our LW prototypes right now, and put them in the safe for 10-15 years ;-) Thank you for a great review... All the best, Martin

Issing San!!! :-)

 
 By: SALMANPK : July 20th, 2009-12:41
Great to hear from you Martin and thank you for your kind words, I'm a huge fan of LW, very cool designs and I hope to pick one up soon S

Amazing watch and story! Thanks!

 
 By: MatNic : August 23rd, 2009-14:14
Wow, what a story. Thanks for sharing! : )