Help on choosing kw 312/388/505

[mintmanin]

After reading all great reviews ...special thanks to Ale I have decided get a Pam from kw series. Which one is better of all 312 , 388 or 505. Please advice.

 

[Ruski91]

All of the KW's that you listed are fantastic. But they are all different styles:

They are all open case back showing the same movement. I have the 388 and its truly a fantastic Rad, boarders super rep status. Because the movement replication is not and probably will not ever be 1:1 it will likely stay a high end 1st class rep. (Same goes for all three that you listed)

That being said - the 505 is the same as the 388 just PVD and has a nice brown dial.
The 312 is a completely different shape but same level of craftsmanship.

In regards to your choice - its really all about your taste at this point. All three models are fantastic and you will like each of them very much. If this is your first pam, i would suggest going with the 312 as it will have the infamous Crown guard that symbolizes Panerai.

Hope this helps a bit

 

[Pumper]

I am in the same dilemma but finally decided on the 388 as I don't have radiomir in collection and it looks stunning!

 

[rhaykal]

As stated before, its truly up to personal preference. I just ordered a 505 from kW end of last week because I wanted a radiomir and really lime the pvd look to it(already have a 111 and a 390).

 

[oracle202]

Thats a total personal choice. ALL THREE look and feel GEN. On the wrist, they are pretty much impossible to spot as reps. They are that good.

 

[ShadyManc]

The simple answer is to get all three and in no particular order. I have a 388 and 505 so would recommend both, I don't have a 312 but it's on my list. No matter which one you pick you will not be disappointed, all great reps with an attention to detail taken to another level.

 

[HarleyMo]

I bought the 504 from KW. picked it over the 505 because of the size, gold hands and manual wind movement. Its a fantastic watch

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[oracle202]

I bought the 504 from KW. picked it over the 505 because of the size, gold hands and manual wind movement. Its a fantastic watch

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Next on my list. Amazing underrated rep.

 

[ALE7575]

I agree completely with Ruski, who has written a magnificent answer

I have got the three watches and cannot say which one is my preferred.

PAM 388 and PAM 505 have the same structure but actually they are completely different
PAM 312 is another case and look

Regarding finish and gen-like appearance three are awesome. All three are among the best replicas I have ever seen.

Sorry I cannot tell you any special recommendation. I think it will be just a taste matter.

I will try something....
Do you like change the straps? Then avoid Radiomir and go to PAM 312

ALE

 

[carlton]

I suggest 312 not because it is better rep as most of KW Pam rep are really accurate. It is because of the lug wired screw issue of all/most rep Rad, a big turn off for me.

 

[Ruski91]

Very good points by Ale and Carlton - while the rads from KW look and feel fantastic. Changing a strap on a rad is always more of a pain in the ass than on a luminor/1950's case.
Usually us PAM fanatics get into the models first and then transition to a strap collection as well. SO if you plan on changing the straps quite a bit, avoid the headache and as Both mentioned, go with the 312.

 

[mintmanin]

Thanks everyone this will be my first Pam so will go with 312.

 

[ALE7575]

Thanks everyone this will be my first Pam so will go with 312.

You will not get disappointed
ALE

 

[mintmanin]

Thanks Ale we miss on hublot these days not mu h going on.

 

[stonesix]

does KW312 comes with seagull ST2555 version?

 

[mysterio]

does KW312 comes with seagull ST2555 version?

It comes with an Asian 7750 decorated to look like a P9000.