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Unbranded PAM249 – Aliexpress

johnlogan

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I have been lusting over a Calif Dial for years. They have always been sold out.
I’m contemplating pulling the trigger on this unbranded cheapie. Claiming to have the Seagull ST3600-1 I find this to be an OK purchase for 95 bucks .
I will order the black hands as they are closer to the GEN blue hands.

My question, do the case look fat and the dial markings too large ?

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I would not consider this in comparison with any gen model, but in the absence of alternatives - I think everything is fine. If something is wrong, then in general, it looks proportional and aesthetically pleasing. I think that for this money, more is not needed.
 
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johnlogan

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I’m not advocating for Aliexpress cheapies but this was a pleasant surprise for under 100 bucks. I just ordered another one with blue hands. Even the strap is acceptable. I’m gonna vintage the strap up with shoe polish later. Keeps good time as well.
 

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I’m not advocating for Aliexpress cheapies but this was a pleasant surprise for under 100 bucks. I just ordered another one with blue hands. Even the strap is acceptable. I’m gonna vintage the strap up with shoe polish later. Keeps good time as well.
Where did you get one with blue hands?....
You want a 448 homage don't you? Haha...
 
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How are the lug screws, which has been a problem before on old SF models
 
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johnlogan

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How are the lug screws, which has been a problem before on old SF models

I just checked that mine was properly secured OOTG. I have not removed them. I will report back if any inconsistencies.

Lume is not great or long lasting.
 

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oh boy this looks like one of those guilty pleasures, the blue version with gold hands looks terrific
 
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That blue AR is actually quite pretty in real life(In pictures it look horrible).I got a 44mm luminor type from DHgate, I had ordered it before knowing anything about reps and factories and I was regretting the decision until it arrived. Was going to give it away to my brother for his birthday but I think I will keep it.

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