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Best panerai rep 2020

Hazing

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I think the 1661 and 1118 are both great models ND 2 of my favorites so far. That is from this year and that I had.

I will only vote for models I've had or have because imo the experience from pics and the experience from wearing it are entirely different.

For example, I loved the 1663 as soon as it came out. I ordered it and got it and started wearing it and... I felt very little. And I tried to like it. I tried to love it. I wanted to love it. But I just didn't bond with it.

I think the reason is that it... Let's say "what you see is what you get".

Where as, let's say the 1118 has so many subtle features and details that it's just a pleasure to look at to see what time it is.

If you look at the dial head on, the hands look like the float and it looks like a computer enhanced image where the hands turn bold and float and make it easy to tell time.

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When you look at the dial from angles, the dial shows colors from grey to silver to white to even purple.

This is an old Pic collage but it shows what I mean.

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And with the lume, it's just an incredibly bold watch. Everything about it is bold. The dial and all its colors. The way the hands look. The lume - if you go inside after being out on a sunny day, the wat h is glowing and will catch everyone's eye. I've been saying this for a while. And I think it is amazing how it's so bold considering when you look at it, it's all stealthy and black.


The 1661 - while having many different characteristics, I think it still has these subtle little details that give it some appeal. I call these 2nd layer details. Just in my own head really.

I had mine relumed to have a darker blue because the vsf lume is too light imo and now it looks amazing.

But I think these were my 2 favorites of the year.
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Orev

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KOT1917 I definitely agree with your statement.

Hazing, Definitely a great post that provides some detail which I think is timepiece fanatics are looking for. Great job!


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mysterio

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Guys, million-dollar question,....:)

Today (available for purchase), which Pam is the best reproduction in your opinion?
The one done best, with the best movement ... etc...

For the availability, ask the TDs. For the quality, just read the threads. Unless you really have a million dollars, in which case I would suggest that you do exactly the same thing. :)
 
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cube101

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Per la disponibilità chiedere ai TD. Per la qualità, basta leggere i thread. A meno che tu non abbia davvero un milione di dollari, nel qual caso ti suggerirei di fare esattamente la stessa cosa.:)

Thanks mysterio , that's what I'm really doing. I'm studying...:search:
I was just looking for directions from the "old guys" to better understand, according to them, the best built PAM model best built on the REP market.
 

mysterio

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Everyone has differing opinions, old and new members. Reps have gotten so good over the years that the watches themselves are of great quality. However, each watch has "tells" which a well-read member would be able to recognize. It all depends on which "tell" bothers you the least.
 
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LB1989

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In my opinion 1662 a perfect combination of colors and combination of materials, the watch is very lightweight, the mechanism is very quiet and works great so far .
 

sukwonee

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Everyone has differing opinions, old and new members. Reps have gotten so good over the years that the watches themselves are of great quality. However, each watch has "tells" which a well-read member would be able to recognize. It all depends on which "tell" bothers you the least.

Agree 100%.

For me, it's hard for me to bypass the spacing between the 6 and L Swiss made L on the new XF 111 (as an example). This is likely a non-issue in real life but the reason it bothers me is because I was around when the first sandwich dial 111 replica came out with this exact flaw (H series rep had L Swiss Made L text literally stuck to the bottom of 6). When I still look at a 111, that area is the first place I look lol. Old habits die hard.

It is totally about which flaws bother you vs not bother you. All have some.
 

marco130

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I’ve had some Pam’s over the years. One of my favorites in the current collection isn’t a 2020 and that’s my 389. Of the new models I like my 1663. To me it is different than most of the other Panerai’s I’ve owned. But there are some that I’ve moved over the years that I would like to restock. Hopefully with an improved version.
The 217 was just rereleased and I’m waiting to hear the opinions of the experts.
The 88 seems to me a little disappointing.
I would love to see a return of some of the Chrono models, in particular the 187.
Here’s my 1663 today. This thread inspired me to wear it.



 

Marbe78

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What do you think of the 968?
I like it and I saw a post where they compared it to the gen, I thought it was fantastic
 

KOT1917

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What do you think of the 968?
I like it and I saw a post where they compared it to the gen, I thought it was fantastic

As you can see above, many people like this model. There is a slight and not obvious color mismatch between the lum and the pearl, also the bezel, but this is highly dependent on the lighting.
The main problem is p.9000 instead of p.9010 under transparent caseback. Although, this does not stop many. Overall, they are, of course, very beautiful.

Here you can see more details:
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/panerai/9127826-pam968-gen-vs-rep-mini-review
 

Marbe78

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As you can see above, many people like this model. There is a slight and not obvious color mismatch between the lum and the pearl, also the bezel, but this is highly dependent on the lighting.
The main problem is p.9000 instead of p.9010 under transparent caseback. Although, this does not stop many. Overall, they are, of course, very beautiful.

Here you can see more details:
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/panerai/9127826-pam968-gen-vs-rep-mini-review



Thank you very much
 
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KOT1917

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Well, this topic has not been in the top all the time, but it seems that almost a month has already passed, and it makes sense to sum up?

So far, by the number of mentions, I see this:
1. PAM692
2. PAM1663 and PAM1661
3. PAM968

Any other opinions?