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IanM 3T WIS 
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Hi 3Ters I have been on the list for a few weeks now and thought it was about time (!) I introduced myself. I am an oldie at 49, I live in Perth, Western Australia, and my time is roughly 8 to 16 hours ahead of yours, so you usually post your watches for sale when I am asleep - and they are sold by the time I wake up! have been into watches since I was about 15 when I first bought a Universal Geneve day/date/month/moon chrono (which I subsequently lost in a house move!) and the passion hasn't stopped. Nowadays, I have a Pam GMT, a couple of Rolexes (Daytona and Explorer) that get used, and several others that because of changing tastes over the years, see little wrist time. Just can't let them go. Because of your list, I am now an Orsa convert, and I am (hopefully) on the list for blue Monstrum. As SeaAnglers come about on the pre-owned list, I will be looking at those too. Would sure like to see them on bracelets, though. The list has answered many questions for me - and it is more fun and informative than anything I have participated in before. Cheers to you all and thanks for putting up with my posts - IanM |
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srh_pres 3T WIS 
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Welcome aboard IanM... good to have you posting with us... (and, uh, being almost 49 myself, I don't consider oursvelves 'oldies' - their are plenty here older than us, believe me :shock: )... |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Welcome to 3T, Ian and glad to have you aboard despite your aged condition!! (I'm not too far behind you) Sounds like you have a passion, and I think you'll find some like minded passionistas here. Post up and enjoy!! |
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IanM 3T WIS
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Hi srh_pres Thanks for that! I know that some of the 3T members have a few less years on us (some have more?  ), but if patience and persistence count for anything...I look forward to much more interaction on the site - it is fun and there are some very interesting watches you guys have over there that I never see here. The list members' knowledge of the topic and of their specific watches is refreshing - because you guys walk the walk. Thanks again for the welcome! IanM |
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IanM 3T WIS
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Hi Paxman You are wise! Many thanks - it really is a terrific site and I appreciate the welcome. IanM |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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IanM welcome aboard. This is the right place for any true WIS for sure. It is rapidly becoming my 2ed home on the web. LOL :D And I am a baby sitting at 40 something I forget. :) My kid brother says I am just 29 though with several years experience. hehehehe :D :cool: Watches just gotta love them. hearteyes.gif yourock.gif |
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IanM 3T WIS
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Hey skipdawg You're right. Maybe I am just 30 with a few years of experience? Age doesn't mean much when the passion is still there - does it? Your comment rings true, though - there is so much happening on the site that it is almost like a full-time job! 3T already has contributors from around the world - I am very happy to be a new one of them, mixing thoughts with like-minded watch-o-philes. And the welcome from you guys has made it even better for me. Thanks![img]http://www.timetechtalk.com/images/emoticons/  [/img] |
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Scuba Steve 3T WIS 
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Welcome Ian. I am another that is right about there with you age wise. Glad to have you aboard and posting. Look forward to reading more. |
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IanM 3T WIS
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Hi Scuba Steve I look forward to more posts to and from as well. I have lived in New York (Queens - 4 months), California (Redondo Beach - 6 months) and Houston (just over 18 months) but I have only ever visited the state of Louisiana for a few days at a time - I still found it to be a beautiful place. You are a lucky man... Thanks for the welcome, I really appreciate it! IanM |
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IW 3T WIS 
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Welcome Aboard! I have some customers in Australia that I often talk to on the phone. Quite surreal. It'll be 7pm my time and when I call they'll be up the next morning having coffee!!! Marc Island Watch |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Welcome aboard Ian!hand6.gif Good to see some WIS from "down under" Mate!cool10.gif |
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James Haury 3T WIS
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IanM Welcome . What is a PAM? I mean besides a womans name. Last edited on Tue Aug 14th, 2007 11:25 am by James Haury |
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Scuba Steve 3T WIS
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James Haury wrote: IanM Welcome . What is a PAM? I mean besides a womans name. James, "Pam" is the nickname for Panerai watches. |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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Welcome Ian:) |
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IanM 3T WIS
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Hi Marc I have looked at the Island Watch site and you have some great buys there. One of the reasons Aussies deal with your company is the strength of the Australian dollar. We have been at about 70cents US for a long time - at the moment it is at 83cents. The other reason is that there are so many more good natured, educated adn interested watch freaks in the US than they are here - at least in my experience. And that is a good thing! I will keep an eye on IW and will be more active in future getting my collection sorted. Cheers, Marc and thanks for the welcome! Ian |
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IanM 3T WIS
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Hi James Scuba Steve is right - PAM is a nickname for Panerai watches, but it is also part of the model number. Mine is a PAM 063, that dates it as a year 2001 GMT in stainless steel with a Panerai leather strap. It is an absolute tool - and because I travel frequently, the GMT function is actually used! The leather strap was uncomfortable because it caught the hair on my wrist, so I changed it for a stainless steel deployant from the factory. Looks terrific. But being in Australia - less than point 00000000001 percent of people know what it is. I would like to post a picture here, but tI ried to lift one on my desktop and paste it into the message. Any gurus know how I can do it - the icon in the message reply box wants me to list an http:// address. Not sure how... And of course, Pam is still a girl's name! Have a great day, James and I look forward to chatting more in future. Ian |
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IanM 3T WIS
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Hi Tony The welcome you guys have given me is really appreciated, and it has opened my eyes to what a friendly community it is here on 3T. Thank you! Ian |
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IW 3T WIS
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Thanks! I get lots of european customers now due to the super strong Euro; weak dollar. and good morning! I'm getting ready for bed!!! IanM wrote: Hi Marc |
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IanM 3T WIS
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Hey Marc It is twilight zone here compared to there, isn't it. Yes - it has just turned 11-30am here in Perth on Wednesday 15th August. It is the middle of winter here. It is raining intermittently and the temp is about 17 degrees C today. Not a bad day ahead, but some warmer weather would be nice. I hope the weak USD gives you some more work - you service the horological community and you deserve it cos you are much more than just another retailer. Over time - people recognise quality companies for what they are. All the fuss in our financial markets seems to be in reaction to the problems with the US sub-prime mortgage market - it has made the rest of the world a bit jittery. Anyway, have a good rest - we will probably swap stories again (your) tomorrow. Oh and when you wake up - I will probably still be working...  Cheers! Ian |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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LOL talking through time. In more ways than one huh? :D cool10.gif |
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IanM 3T WIS
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Hi oagaspar What a welcome this site has given me! It has been fantastic. I have read your posts with a lot of interest, and I hope to be a better citizen on the site by buying and interacting more in future. As a recent Orsa convert - and hopefully on the list for the Sept/Oct release of the blue Monstrum - I am in watchlover heaven here on 3T. Pity I snoozed and lost on the black 3T SeaAngler that you guys have had such a blast with. I remember seeing a watch-box shot of your SeaAnglers in a photo you posted a while back - that was just cruel! I will not snooze again... We really are "down under" here in Australia, aren't we? But only in comparison to you guys "up over" there! Thanks for the message! Ian |
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IanM 3T WIS
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Hi Skipdawg You're right - it is weird, no? I just realised that I come from the future......  Have a great day in beautiful Washington! Ian |
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IanM 3T WIS
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Hey James - I just found out how to upload photos - this is a PAM 063 - cheers! IanM |
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IW 3T WIS
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Well, I guess I'll say good morning/evening then! You're off to a good start. . . post often! IanM wrote: Hey Marc |
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IanM 3T WIS
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Hi IW Thank you! I will! Cheers - IanM |
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