292O by V6 or Hfac V2 292J

[pdnb]

Well, it appears that Hfac V2 has slightly wrong version of "6", not quite the caseset of noob and dial inscriptions but has Ceramic Crown...V6/KW 292O appears to have excellent dial and caseset (better "6", but as good as noob?)...but has DLC crown and $120 more expensive

Not sure what is bigger tell between V6 DLC crown or HFAC V2 Dial/caseset?

or just let economics decide with large price difference...

Lastly, is V6 "on sale" now because they are in process of making ceramic crown...HAHAHA

Since I already own HFAC V1 with DLC crown, not sure if it makes sense to get another 292 with DLC crown....

 

[PaMister]

Dial colour looks better in HFac V2 than KW, but I haven't seen KW in flesh so it can just be a matter of lightning. But still coulours are the KW's weak point in generally. BTW what's wrong white HFac case-set?

 

[Flashbolt987]

I cant speak to the dials, but as for "on sale" i think the original prices were too high so they bumped it down to normalize it. I doubt they are working on a new model since only now are ppl starting to receive this model.

 

[pdnb]

Dial colour looks better in HFac V2 than KW, but I haven't seen KW in flesh so it can just be a matter of lightning. But still coulours are the KW's weak point in generally. BTW what's wrong white HFac case-set?

according to Ale, he said noob case set is still superior, but I am sure very minor

 

[ALE7575]

Dial colour looks better in HFac V2 than KW, but I haven't seen KW in flesh so it can just be a matter of lightning. But still coulours are the KW's weak point in generally. BTW what's wrong white HFac case-set?

according to Ale, he said noob case set is still superior, but I am sure very minor

Finish and overall shape are very similar
The edges of H maker are sharper and very well defined, but curiously gen have a bit rounded edges more similar to Noob edges
H maker bezel has also sharper transition edge and the base seems higher, maybe enhanced by the sharper edge

Lugs seem very similar in both cases

ALE

 

[pdnb]

Finish and overall shape are very similar
The edges of H maker are sharper and very well defined, but curiously gen have a bit rounded edges more similar to Noob edges
H maker bezel has also sharper transition edge and the base seems higher, maybe enhanced by the sharper edge

Lugs seem very similar in both cases

ALE

Thanks Ale.
Do you think the threaded piece that holds the screw that holds the lugs have changed/improved from the 292K H series? These newer ones look better. Anyways I already have "first class rep" 292 with DLC crown, I am not sure for me it makes sense to be KW/V6 with DLC crown again (though these do seem a little less shiny from pictures). I may have to pay extra for HF V2 w ceramic crown or hope KW/V6 patiently wait for J series with ceramic crown.

 

[ALE7575]

Thanks Ale.
Do you think the threaded piece that holds the screw that holds the lugs have changed/improved from the 292K H series? These newer ones look better. Anyways I already have "first class rep" 292 with DLC crown, I am not sure for me it makes sense to be KW/V6 with DLC crown again (though these do seem a little less shiny from pictures). I may have to pay extra for HF V2 w ceramic crown or hope KW/V6 patiently wait for J series with ceramic crown.

Sorry, I actually don't know it
But KW has a lot of experience (bad experience indeed) with the lug fixations on Radiomirs, since they had a lot of problems with the first batches of KW PAM 388 V1. KW corrected the fixation system with PAM 388 V2 and other Rad models. They even improved this system in PAM 346. Therefore I hope KW has made a good job in PAM 292 too regarding this matter
I like more KW version than H maker despite the ceramic crown

BTW: KW-V6Fac PAM 292 with PIG is already released
http://pure-time.com/product/pam292...11-best-edition-on-black-leather-strap-a6497/
Puretime is not saying J-series (series with PIG logo) and pics are not showing this subject. I'm afraid series letter is wrong, but I have not yet info. Crown seems the same SS DLC coated

ALE

 

[Flashbolt987]

^ worth noting that TDs may be a bit confused if you want 292 KW with or without pig.

 

[ALE7575]

Yes, due to that is important to know the Series

J-series is with PIG
The rest are without
But we don't know yet if the KW-V6Fac with PIG is marked J-series

ALE

 

[andream88]

The problem with the KW 292 pig is the CP!!
It looks huuuuge!!

 

[Flashbolt987]

Yes, due to that is important to know the Series

J-series is with PIG
The rest are without
But we don't know yet if the KW-V6Fac with PIG is marked J-series

ALE

Exactly. In orders, I signaled O serial but pig still was first QC.

 

[nigelgel]

They release so many version is just a couple of months or weeks. This is crazy. All the reviews and debate over it, still it's confusing to which version is superior. This making me having sleepless night to choose which over which. GOD HELP ME!

 

[NickOT]

The problem with the KW 292 pig is the CP!!
It looks huuuuge!!

omg you are right! It's not the first time they've made a watch using a 6497 with a HUGE CP, I don't understand how. They woudl have to purposely make a hand with a fake CP.. why would they do that since the 6497 CP is already same as gen....

ALE's worry about the case marking on the series is a valid concern also. I have just noticed on puretime they list the non pig version as "PAM292 O" but for the pig version they just list as "PAM292 Pig" they are normally very specific about the title with the series with PAMs.

I was about to pay for an my order for v6f 292 pig as well, I am so glad I decided to do more research before ordering.

 

[pdnb]

yes please post if V6F list pig series as J

 

[ALE7575]

Yes, buyers of PAm 292 PIG KW-V6Fac version, please inform about the series letter, directly from the watch or QC pics
Appreciate

ALE

 

[AP_VC]

The problem with the KW 292 pig is the CP!!
It looks huuuuge!!

Yes, they screwed it up real bad, like 532 bad...

 

[pdnb]

anyone crazy enough to buy both versions and put HF Ceramic crown on latest KW?

 

[Flashbolt987]

Why? The crown on KW looks great in person.

 

[chididdy]

Ordered the v6f 292 o and they sent the wrong qc with the pig dial. But here's are the pig dial qc's:
IMG]http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/14/fdce4b7707aa8319745da150f23966f0.jpg[/IMG]

 

[kampachi]

Now that's a flaw. No matter how I see it, the pig dial has an o series caseback.