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[VSF] PAM1112 new release

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Hands down this is a great REP. Excellent quality.
Feels sturdy and has heft.
The RG looks a tad like plated RG and not GEN RG. Strap is so so but the strap color is excellent.

Looks good on the wrist. People keep spotting the pieces today.

Thanks for the photos mine is in route I ordered a gen croc and will mount and take a few photos for comparison the only thing now that scares me is the plated comment hopefully it’s better in real life


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Thanks for the photos mine is in route I ordered a gen croc and will mount and take a few photos for comparison the only thing now that scares me is the plated comment hopefully it’s better in real life


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Having held and inspected the GEN PAM667, also Goldtech, subjectively I just feel ours are missing that solid gold finish and shine. Awaiting your pics regarding the gen croc comparison.
 

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Mounted on midnight blue croc strap the rep strap is more electric blue but I like more elegant touch
 
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Very nice bro!!

Thanks
I’m pissed one of the screw bars was drilled wrong so when I was changing the strap it was a nightmare and scratched the lug a bit also the screw is sticking out a millimeter


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Thanks
I’m pissed one of the screw bars was drilled wrong so when I was changing the strap it was a nightmare and scratched the lug a bit also the screw is sticking out a millimeter


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That’s terrible. That’s one of the things that would irritate the shit out of me. Anyway, what is your opinion on the Gold Plating.
 

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Although it's quite a big chunk of "gold" to wear on a daily basis, it definitely looks like a sexy rep.
From a pic to another the polish sometimes looks mirror like, sometimes a bit brushed. Guys how does this gold plating render IRL?

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Have to say I’ve love your pics and the way the watch looks with your different styles of fashion!

I’m actually curious what YOUR opinion on the RG plating is. This is an enticing rep, but plating always makes me nervous....

Also what size is your wrist?


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Did vsf use a black datewheel? Or is it just dark blue?


just curious. As usual, Panerai has a datewheeel to match the dial which means the gen has a blue datewheel. And the gen datewheel also has similar properties to the dial so when the dial looks matte, the datewheel looks matte. And when the dial glimmers, the datewheel also glimmers.

Illustrated in pics. All gen.


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Although it's quite a big chunk of "gold" to wear on a daily basis, it definitely looks like a sexy rep.
From a pic to another the polish sometimes looks mirror like, sometimes a bit brushed. Guys how does this gold plating render IRL?

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I sometimes think it looks plated IRL. I took another look at my AD ( not wearing the REP ) and GEN Gold looks a tad more warm. Again PAM gold looks different than Omega & Breitling gold.
 

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Hello togehter,
I'm also not a big Gold or RG fan. Because it creates too much attention from other people.
But I orderd this beautifull piece because I love the blue dial :).
I'm interested in Gen Pam strap. Does anyone has a 1:1 comparison?
And do somebody know the strap no. from the orig. one?
MXE07XWG, MXE04K54,...

best regards
 

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Hello togehter,
I'm also not a big Gold or RG fan. Because it creates too much attention from other people.
But I orderd this beautifull piece because I love the blue dial :).
I'm interested in Gen Pam strap. Does anyone has a 1:1 comparison?
And do somebody know the strap no. from the orig. one?
MXE07XWG, MXE04K54,...

best regards

The closest will be https://www.panerai.com/en/accessories/straps-and-bracelets/bucket/mxe07xwn.html
However the exact same strap as sold with the watch is not sold separately.
 

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The caseback is 45mm and not as per GEN 44mm. I have seen this with several VS models.

Ya know what? Now that you mention it....


I have a few Panerai case back opening tools and the case back openers fit all the noobs, KW models, h factory models perfectly and they never fit the vsf case backs.

Interesting point. Good catch. I've always wondered about that.
 
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Although it's quite a big chunk of "gold" to wear on a daily basis, it definitely looks like a sexy rep.
From a pic to another the polish sometimes looks mirror like, sometimes a bit brushed. Guys how does this gold plating render IRL?

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The first two pictures look like polish steel? Or is it just the light?


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Although it's quite a big chunk of "gold" to wear on a daily basis, it definitely looks like a sexy rep.
From a pic to another the polish sometimes looks mirror like, sometimes a bit brushed. Guys how does this gold plating render IRL?

Envoyé de mon ELE-L29 en utilisant Tapatalk





The first two pictures look like polish steel? Or is it just the light?


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Ya know what? Now that you mention it....
I have a few Panerai case back opening tools and the case back openers fit all the noobs, KW models, h factory models perfectly and they never fit the vsf case backs.
Interesting point. Good catch. I've always wondered about that.
To be fair, johnlogan has already touched on this issue once, and I was so disappointed that I didn't even bother to follow up on this discussion. Tell me, please, are you talking about 44mm models, or is the 47mm model also incorrect?
 
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