i like both.. but i don't have a large wrist hahaha which one should i choose? i wanted the 372 but the current rep quality is not that great....
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127 or 390?
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If you don't have a large wrist the 127 won't look good IMO. Get the 390. I have both, and my 390 gets 20x the wrist time of the 127....and I have large wrists. The 390 is simply magnificent.
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I'm going to try clarifying your decision.
Firstly. PAM 127 and PAM 390 are very different watches. Therefore you could buy both without problems.
PAM 127 has a lot of character and it is more "historic" and vintage like, it has a lot of personality, but it is also a very big watch.
PAM 390 is "smarter", more simple and clean, comes with a very good strap, and, very important for you, it has a reasonable size. Pics don't make justice to this awesome watch, you must see it in person.
In your case with a small wrist you should go to the PAM 390.
For more info about them I recommend you to read the PAM REVIEW-GUIDE.
"Reference PAM REVIEW-GUIDE" - Replica Search, Identification, Evaluation & Selection
Below the extracts from the GUIDE for PAM 127 and PAM 390
EVALUATION: (**) SUPER REP (Last generation from Noob)
The gen PAM 127 1950 “Fiddy†is a homage to the vintage “6152/1â€, destined to be the watch of 2002/2003. The Limited Edition production of 1950 pieces is scheduled to be spread over 2002 and 2003.
This watch has a very large 47 mm stainless steel case with a black Sandwich Luminova dial with the 1950 and Luminor Panerai inscriptions. Because this was the first Special Edition in the historically correct 47 mm size with a locking CG, it is probably the most popular special edition ever introduced by Panerai.
It has gold hands and a gold sub second hand that are just stunning against the black background. It has a Display caseback showing off its OPXI movement which looks similar in design to the vintage Rolex pocket watch movement that these pieces housed.
Highly collectible due to its Limited Edition of 1950 pieces and its historic resemblance to the vintage watch made in "1950". Also known as the “Fiddyâ€, this watch has more character than any Panerai watch ever offered.
This gen watch continues to get harder and harder to get as resale prices steadily climb.
The PAM 127 is the CG on the Right version of PAM 217 (but 217 has on the dial Marina Militare instead of Luminor Panerai like the 127)
Fortunately the replicas of the last generation from Noob factory are nice Super reps. Bear in mind there is a lower quality old version from Noob.
A perfect candidate for a first Panerai replica
REPLICA links:
(**)http://www.puretime.co/product/pam127-e-n-maker-11-superlumed-ultimate-edition-on-soft-tan-leather-strap/
(**)http://www.puretime.co/product/pam127-e-n-maker-11-superlumed-ultimate-edition-on-brown-genuine-croco-leather-strap/
(**)http://www.timesshop.net/11747-xfpa0500-pam127-1950-black-dial-ss-le-47mm-superlume-asian-6497
(**)http://asian7750.com/cn/product_show.asp?big_pid=&ps_id=181&P_id=2330&ti=
(**)http://www.hontwatch.com/productdetails_841
(**)http://www.trustytime.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_46&products_id=9157
GEN links:
http://www.paneraisource.com/watch_details/Special_111
http://www.paneristi.com/reference/vendome/powerres
http://www.panerai.com/s_special_editions.xpd?id_lingua=2&id_sezione=16&id_prodotto=860&id_categoria=47
EVALUATION: (**) SUPER REP (N-series H maker), (*) FIRST CLASS REP (N-series DSN Model)
The gen PAM 390 is a Unique Edition of 2000 Pieces to be sold exclusively through Panerai boutiques worldwide. This watch is like a “warm†version of a PAM 000 without Log
nly this model has the Luminor 44mm polished stainless steel case, Brown Sausage dial and gold hands. A very good looking combination.This watch is the last evolution with a Luminor case of a group of Radiomir case watches starting in the vintage Panerai from 1938, “3646†model, with Brown Sandwich dial 12-3-6-9 numerals and sticks and gold hands. This vintage model had solid caseback and Dome Plexi crystal. In 1997 Panerai introduces the Radiomir PAM 021 (Special Edition of 60 watches) seemingly the same watch, but actually very different because it is made of Platinum, has thin sapphire crystal, Display caseback and movement Rolex Cal 618 like the original vintage Panerai watch. In 2006 Panerai introduces the Radiomir PAM 232 a modern SS version of the PAM 021, with solid casebakc and OP X movement. In 2010 Panerai released the PAM 294 a Special Edition of 49 watches, very similar to PAM 232 but with Dome Plexi crystal and Display casebak like the PAM 021.
And finally in 2011 Panerai has launched this 2000 pieces Special Edition of PAM 390 in case Luminor with solid caseback and OP I movement, but with a design and dial based in the vintage 3646, the PAM 232 and PAM 021.
There is an awesome replica N-series from H maker which we can consider as a Super rep.
There is also a First Class rep N-series from DSN (pending upgrading to Super if we have some positive opinions)
A perfect candidate for a first Panerai replica
REPLICA links:
(**)http://www.timesshop.net/12504-pa8430b-pam390-n-h-factory-super-lume-brown-ss-lt-1-1-asian-6497
(**)http://www.timesshop.net/12209-pa1218b-pam390-special-edition-brown-dial-ss-lt-asian-6497
(**)http://asian7750.com/cn/product_show.asp?big_pid=&ps_id=&P_id=2324&ti=
(**)http://www.marvellousreplica.com/products_detail.php?ProId=1549
(**)http://www.hontwatch.com/productdetails_2943
(**)http://www.trustytime.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_55&products_id=9144
(**)http://www.kingshowbox.com/goods.php?id=7026
(*)http://s1113.photobucket.com/albums/k515/dsnwatches/New%20Pam%2044mm%20steel%20N%20Series%20watches/Pam%20390N/
GEN links:
http://www.paneraisource.com/watch_details/Special_322
http://www.9maiali.com/shopping/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1799
http://www.chrono24.es/panerai/pam-390-luminor-base-stainless-steel-tobacco-dial-gold-hands-44-mm-special-edition--id1866284.htm?query=Panerai+pam+390+luminor&dosearch=true&searchexplain=true&resultview=list&goal_suggest=1&dosearch=true&dosearch=true&dosearch=true&urlSubpath=/search/index.htm
http://www.watchuwant.com/watches/panerai-pam-390-n-luminor-blackseal-base-boutique-special-edition-dirty-brown-dialstrikes-ag
My advice in your case:
PAM 390.
It is one of my preferred PAMs. Buy it with confidence
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Don't trust the pics !!
Go to the watch with absolute confidence
Read:
http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/achievement-unlocked-first-109972?t=109972
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just got it, i love the watch! but theres a light problem, the dial is not sitting perfectly in the middle..
So sorry to read about the off centered dial. Did you get QC from your TD before it was sent out? This is the first time I read of this issue. Most owners appear to be happy with their 390s.
its very slightly on the left, and i didnt order from the TDs as I live in Hong Kong.. have more "direct" sellers here..ha..ha..ha..
Oh cool! I lived there for about a year when I was six with my mom. Have nothing but good memories (neon lights at night, great seafood, and the energy of the city). I should think about going back to visit one of these days and to maybe buy some watches!:wub:
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- 18/1/11
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@level: LOL level, Good one, Just brilliant !!
@vic: two solutions:
1 - level's one
2 - Buy a gen
Finished
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