346 arrived, quick photos and thoughts

[d4m.test]

can't resist the temptation! too beautiful

 

[chris9]

54 hours running from first wind to stop. Will compare PR with my 183, 127 and 372

A beautiful watch to wear, light and comfortable(I did have to pre-bend the strap a we bit)

This is simply a stunning watch. Buy with total confidence.

 

[ALE7575]

"i have the KW 388 and 505, this new 346 is a step above these in overall quality."

As someone who also has the KW 388 and 505, this is a BOLD statement. I feel the 388/505 are amazing reps in every way. What about the finish of the 346 is superior to the 388/505? Or are you referring that the finish of the 346 combined with a slightly more accurate looking movement makes the 346 superior?

I think the correct statement is your last sentence . Finsh is almost the same, movement makes the difference !
The finish of the 346 combined with a slightly more accurate looking movement makes the 346 superior

ALE

 

[ALE7575]

This is a nice pictorial and comments to be included in PAM GUIDE
Thanks Chris
Rep points added

ALE

 

[Pamtastic]

I think the correct statement is your last sentence . Finsh is almost the same, movement makes the difference !
The finish of the 346 combined with a slightly more accurate looking movement makes the 346 superior

ALE

Yes Ale, this is also what I think he meant. The combination of more accurate movement and typical gen-like finish by kw is really nice. The more pics I see of this watch the more I think I should buy it!

 

[chris9]

My original statement about being a step up in quality is more about the small things, the attention to detail.

The lug screws are much better, the engravings are much sharper, the buckle is a work of art in it self, the way the watch and strap work together is more gen like(hard to explain this one, but it just looks & feels right).

These are only small improvements over the 388 and 505, however when all combined they make for a step up in overall quality and finish.

I hope KW are working on a 382!

 

[Pamtastic]

My original statement about being a step up in quality is more about the small things, the attention to detail.

The lug screws are much better, the engravings are much sharper, the buckle is a work of art in it self, the way the watch and strap work together is more gen like(hard to explain this one, but it just looks & feels right).

These are only small improvements over the 388 and 505, however when all combined they make for a step up in overall quality and finish.

I hope KW are working on a 382!

Interesting....thanks for the description...

 

[kuvarsit]

Damn, that looks nice! Too bad about the "Jewel".

Too bad about the "Jewel" ,

May I konw you mean the jewal quality bad

no good looking?no exactly same gen

or the jewal easy missing ?

if you mean the jewal miss, I confident the jewal quality.
We sell PAM312 , 359, 320 ,351, 388, 505, 504 ... long time ,
Take it easy .
Is there anyone else find that Jewel lost ?


If you mean quality or looking no same orignal , pls let me know.
I will check my orignal PAM346 again and then let you know.

Thanks,
Alen

 

[kuvarsit]

My original statement about being a step up in quality is more about the small things, the attention to detail.

The lug screws are much better, the engravings are much sharper, the buckle is a work of art in it self, the way the watch and strap work together is more gen like(hard to explain this one, but it just looks & feels right).

These are only small improvements over the 388 and 505, however when all combined they make for a step up in overall quality and finish.

I hope KW are working on a 382!

382 will finished soon,
factory try the best and make sure is TOP quality than other factory .

 

[kuvarsit]

PR hand we have different Version now ?

PR hand at 0`4 . only 100pcs
PR hand at 4~8 , only 100pcs
when you order ,pls let your dealer know what you want .

 

[Burrogs]

Alen,

I see some sites offer with croc grain or asso strap, does KW offer direct with asso strap? Thanks

 

[chris9]

A KW382 OMG!!!!!!! Must have, must have , must have

Go with the croc, it is a great strap combo for this watch.

 

[hykenny]

New Strap for Pam346... Thick and solid...

 

[Pamtastic]

A KW382 OMG!!!!!!! Must have, must have , must have

I'm not even a fan of the Pam subs, but I'm excited to see kw's version of this.

 

[kuvarsit]

Alen,

I see some sites offer with croc grain or asso strap, does KW offer direct with asso strap? Thanks

Yes ,KW offer direct with asso strap and croc ,Asso strap same as PAM505 strap ,
if you like top croc grain , you can email to us ask QC picture . our email : [email protected]

 

[karesz501]

Just one quick question: does this have the "sleeve" installed at the end of the lug bars / in the lugs as the V2 KW388 has?
That's a serious step towards the reliability of the lugbars.

 

[hykenny]

Just one quick question: does this have the "sleeve" installed at the end of the lug bars / in the lugs as the V2 KW388 has?
That's a serious step towards the reliability of the lugbars.

what's sleeve?
All I know is there are rubber o-ring on both lugs and screws… They make it tight without using any lock thread…

 

[karesz501]

There are 4 tiny metal sleeves on the V2 388 watches that go into the lugs and force the screws and lugbars attaching to each other at the right place. I'll get some pics on this and post in later.

 

[ALE7575]

There are 4 tiny metal sleeves on the V2 388 watches that go into the lugs and force the screws and lugbars attaching to each other at the right place. I'll get some pics on this and post in later.

We will really appreciate these pics Karesz
Thanks
ALE

 

[Carrera906]

The sleeves are there. I noticed when fitting an OEM strap to my 388.

If you re-fit the lug bars without the sleeves, you can't get a tight fit, so they are essential.