Black PAM's, any recommendations and pics please?

[rocketdogbert]

I need a black PAM in my life, what I want doesn't exist, that is 47mm Luminor or Radiomir, Sandwich dial, no sub-dials or date.

What other choices do I have peeps, and pics if you have them ;-)

I have a 305 daily beater, noob 372 and DSN 232 at the moment.

John

 

[HeavenStorm]

Try 532. My favorite now.

 

[kilowattore]

My DLC are these:

KW 360 before cape cod




KW 360 after cape cod




KW 532







KW 504 (not black, but well...)

 

[Hawker789]

Having the same dilemma

 

[nalomb]

There is nothing wrong with taking a stainless steel model and getting a PVD/DLC coating on it. I have seen numerous 372's and they all look good. I bought a DLC'ed 113 m2m a year ago that is fantastic. Definitely an interesting way to go and there are plenty of guys on gen forums who have done that to their pieces. Plus it allows you to create the market rather than conforming to it.

 

[rocketdogbert]

Thanks guys

 

[gvln]

interesting that after cape code applying black DLC looks more pencil.
kilowatore , how long did u apply cape code? for now it seems more shining, is it more gen like in person now?

 

[kilowattore]

interesting that after cape code applying black DLC looks more pencil.
kilowatore , how long did u apply cape code? for now it seems more shining, is it more gen like in person now?

I rubbed for a while, say 20 minutes.
I can't really say if it's more gen like or less, I never saw one in person and in all the pics I see color vary from darker to lighter and from shinier to more matte.
I think it's surely closer than before, but maybe it should be a bit lighter. On the other hand the more you rub, the more you polish...
I have been advised to put a thin layer of vaseline on the case in order to diminish the polished effect, I will try and see what comes out

 

[gvln]

thanx KW, keep us informed pls)

 

[ryllz]

Here are mine.. enjoy..

363 on PAM Rubber

390 DLC'd on Shark Strap

390 Anodized / 505 on Nero Strap / 532 on Nero Strap

 

[Bozz]

I rubbed for a while, say 20 minutes.
I can't really say if it's more gen like or less, I never saw one in person and in all the pics I see color vary from darker to lighter and from shinier to more matte.
I think it's surely closer than before, but maybe it should be a bit lighter. On the other hand the more you rub, the more you polish...
I have been advised to put a thin layer of vaseline on the case in order to diminish the polished effect, I will try and see what comes out

Which type of rubber?

 

[spankster23]

Here is a PVD 202/a Black pencil lead color case...

 

[rocketdogbert]

I'm liking the custom cases guys, any body want to spill the beans on who did the coatings, pretty please?

 

[spankster23]

OP, another close match to what you want and has not been mentioned yet, Pam375. 47mm DLC Ti case. Sandwich dial, and the new p.3000 movement but it does have a seconds sub dial...

http://pure-time.com/product/pam375-o-zf-best-edition-v3-on-brown-asso-strap-p3000/

 

[kilowattore]

Which type of rubber?

No rubber, I just rubbed the case with a cape cod cloth

 

[Bozz]

Ah ok, thanks

 

[d4m.test]

I rubbed for a while, say 20 minutes.
I can't really say if it's more gen like or less, I never saw one in person and in all the pics I see color vary from darker to lighter and from shinier to more matte.
I think it's surely closer than before, but maybe it should be a bit lighter. On the other hand the more you rub, the more you polish...
I have been advised to put a thin layer of vaseline on the case in order to diminish the polished effect, I will try and see what comes out

I know this is OT, but since its being discussed... Capecod on rep PVD makes the finish appear lighter and "more pencil" because it is actually removing the PVD. A byproduct of removing the PVD is seeing more stainless steel, hence the shiny finish you have now. The shine you see on Gen watches is a result of the PVD finish picking up oils from your skin. It's not really a shine but more like a semi-glossy appearance. The rep finish does not age the same way. It tends to darken and look oily instead of the nice semi- gloss appearance of the gen. I would say that if you go the capecod route, I'd keep it VERY light. Like 20 seconds per surface. Otherwise you'll remove too much of the finish and end up with a shiny black watch, unless that's what you're going for, then polish away!

Now back OT, the Sead Pam360 (budget KW) is a great low price PVD case option at $175. I just ordered one to do a build for a family member. Really great deal.

 

[ALE7575]

I cannot agree more with Grim

ALE

 

[panasol]

292 all the way...

 

[kilowattore]

Thank you Grim, your opinion is highly appreciated and makes perfect sense.
I was not after the perfect gen color, gunmetal was in my mind and it got close. Since I'm known for messing up things I try to fix, I consider this a great result
Now, as I'm planning to do the same on my 532, I will rub less and see