NOOB PAM 176
Model: 176
Movement: A6497
Maker: Noob factory
Dealer: m2m
Edited: the review has been originally written based on the info from the seller stating this was a H factory watch. It has been later confirmed thanks to the help of great members of this community (ALE, Grimlocktime and others) that this is in fact a watch coming from noob. Lucky me I got a noob for the price of an H-fac
Of course my opinions on this watch have not changed, I liked it a lot when I thought it was H-factory, I like it just the same now
As agreed with ALE the old thread was closed, here's the edited review:
Well, while waiting to decide which 382 to get, I was browsing the sales section on all forums (no way I can stop buying...) and spotted a good deal on this nice rep. Since I was very satisfied with my other titanium PAM, the 346, I decided to try a Luminor as well, at the least it's something you don't see around so often lately
Initially this has been stated as a H factory watch, and while I was checking it I was amazed at how close it was to the noob case of my 390, I couldn't spot a difference... Needless to say how funny it was to discover this is indeed a noob watch
Finally let me take the chance to thank QinetiQ for sending me this beauty and for being a kind and fair seller. After all, his mistake stating the factory in sales thread granted me a great deal!
CASE
The whole case is made of brushed titanium, according to the maker's specs, and as per its gen counterpart.
In the pics it looks a bit yellowish due to the lights I use during the photoshoot.
The overall effect is great, the all brushed look gives the Luminor case a different and somewhat rougher look.
The whole watch has a nice, gen-like feel to it even though it somewhat looses in comparison to the incredible finish of my kw 346.
As you can see in the pics titanium can be scratched quite easily, and being this a used watch, some dings and signs of wear can be noticed. I also read somewhere that titanium, much like bronze, will develop its own patina with time. I wouldn't know if it's something that is present on this case or not, the color seems quite uniform to me.
CROWNGUARD
The crown guard is brushed like the rest of the case, and the finish is nice as well. The CG pin is almost perfectly flush with it, while the lever isn't. It sits a fraction of millimeter higher than the CG, anyway this is something I noticed only reviewing my pics and can be barely noticed on the wrist.
The CG lever shuts tight and the global feeling is quite solid.
DIAL
PAM 176 features a simple black dial without the small seconds at nine, plain, simple and great looking
Numerals tend to become a light azure color after being under the light thanks to the awesome lume applied.
The black hands are nicely shaped and the CP is one of the best I saw ootb, almost perfectly flush.
Inscriptions on the dial are the correct creamy color. Font is correct as far as I can tell.
Differences from gen, if there are any, are a matter of microscope
Crystal is sapphire with single sided colorless AR. As I noticed in all the other PAMs mounting sapphire crystals, AR seems pretty weak and reflections in the crystal are impossible to avoid under the light. Nothing that affects readability during normal use, but a PITA for shooting pics
Lume shot:
CASEBACK
The display caseback shows the a6497 movement with decorated plates. The cote de geneve decoration and the "OFFICINE PANERAI" inscription are nice and defined, but could be a little more deeply engraved.
The outer ring features all the correct engravings, again well executed. The M serial is correct (no odd numbers).
CONCLUSIONS
All in all a great rep and a welcome addition, definitely worth to be in every collection.
Another really beautiful PAM rep
Some more pics:
As usual feel free to comment any inaccuracies or missing detail, I will be happy to update the review.
:cheers:
Model: 176
Movement: A6497
Maker: Noob factory
Dealer: m2m
Edited: the review has been originally written based on the info from the seller stating this was a H factory watch. It has been later confirmed thanks to the help of great members of this community (ALE, Grimlocktime and others) that this is in fact a watch coming from noob. Lucky me I got a noob for the price of an H-fac
Of course my opinions on this watch have not changed, I liked it a lot when I thought it was H-factory, I like it just the same now
As agreed with ALE the old thread was closed, here's the edited review:
Well, while waiting to decide which 382 to get, I was browsing the sales section on all forums (no way I can stop buying...) and spotted a good deal on this nice rep. Since I was very satisfied with my other titanium PAM, the 346, I decided to try a Luminor as well, at the least it's something you don't see around so often lately
Initially this has been stated as a H factory watch, and while I was checking it I was amazed at how close it was to the noob case of my 390, I couldn't spot a difference... Needless to say how funny it was to discover this is indeed a noob watch
Finally let me take the chance to thank QinetiQ for sending me this beauty and for being a kind and fair seller. After all, his mistake stating the factory in sales thread granted me a great deal!
CASE
The whole case is made of brushed titanium, according to the maker's specs, and as per its gen counterpart.
In the pics it looks a bit yellowish due to the lights I use during the photoshoot.
The overall effect is great, the all brushed look gives the Luminor case a different and somewhat rougher look.
The whole watch has a nice, gen-like feel to it even though it somewhat looses in comparison to the incredible finish of my kw 346.
As you can see in the pics titanium can be scratched quite easily, and being this a used watch, some dings and signs of wear can be noticed. I also read somewhere that titanium, much like bronze, will develop its own patina with time. I wouldn't know if it's something that is present on this case or not, the color seems quite uniform to me.
CROWNGUARD
The crown guard is brushed like the rest of the case, and the finish is nice as well. The CG pin is almost perfectly flush with it, while the lever isn't. It sits a fraction of millimeter higher than the CG, anyway this is something I noticed only reviewing my pics and can be barely noticed on the wrist.
The CG lever shuts tight and the global feeling is quite solid.
DIAL
PAM 176 features a simple black dial without the small seconds at nine, plain, simple and great looking
Numerals tend to become a light azure color after being under the light thanks to the awesome lume applied.
The black hands are nicely shaped and the CP is one of the best I saw ootb, almost perfectly flush.
Inscriptions on the dial are the correct creamy color. Font is correct as far as I can tell.
Differences from gen, if there are any, are a matter of microscope
Crystal is sapphire with single sided colorless AR. As I noticed in all the other PAMs mounting sapphire crystals, AR seems pretty weak and reflections in the crystal are impossible to avoid under the light. Nothing that affects readability during normal use, but a PITA for shooting pics
Lume shot:
CASEBACK
The display caseback shows the a6497 movement with decorated plates. The cote de geneve decoration and the "OFFICINE PANERAI" inscription are nice and defined, but could be a little more deeply engraved.
The outer ring features all the correct engravings, again well executed. The M serial is correct (no odd numbers).
CONCLUSIONS
All in all a great rep and a welcome addition, definitely worth to be in every collection.
Another really beautiful PAM rep
Some more pics:
As usual feel free to comment any inaccuracies or missing detail, I will be happy to update the review.
:cheers:
