Bluish AR tint

[Arrow]

I have older (circa 2008) 177 replica. It has bluish tint of AR under some angles/lighting conditions. In my understanding this is not a gen like. Now, I am thinking to buy 176 replica and want to know if this situation is no longer the case. Sorry, if it is not making sense or wrong assumption to begin with.

 

[fchan]

Have you asked the dealers? I've noticed some of them will specify "Clear AR like gen" on the listings. Not sure if this is the case for the 176s though

 

[Abba Zabba Zoo]

My Noob 176 and 177 (mid 2013) have definitely colorless AR. No blue in there. I think this has been the case for years by now. You Can safely buy one.

 

[Arrow]

Great! One more question if I may. How close decorated 6497 from 176 mimics gen movement? I understand this is super rep (thx Ale), but is it really that good?

 

[COLDI]

I'm a fan of the h factory crystals. The new noob 176's are great for around 200. Before you sell yours make sure your mvt isn't swiss. Lot of older ones sometimes were or were swinese

 

[kampachi]

Any of the latest pam reps have gen-like AR but not they are not as 'clear'. Easily noticeable under the sunlight side by side.

 

[Arrow]

So how good decorated movement resembles gen 176 movement. I also on waiting list for Pam 634 and will supposedly know by September if I will get it. If not it is 176 for me.