Just ordered Pam 104

[Des511]

Hi
Well I've taken the plunge and joined the Panerai world.
Big thank you to ALE with his guide and advice.
Ordered from Ryan at Intime who is brilliant to deal with and I am now waiting for QC photos.
As I am complete noob to Pams could you give me some pointers as to what to check in the photos.

Thanks

 

[ALE7575]

Nice to have you in PAMs

I assume you have choosen a PAm 104 O-series from Noob

Nothing special to check in QC pics

- Model and strap are matching your requirements
- Check O-series on caseback
- No scratches or marks in the case
- No clearly raised or sunken lug screws (don't ask for perfection)
- Well placed crystal in relation to the bezel
- CP well finished and almost flush with the hands (don't ask for perfection)
- Correct and clean contours of lume application on markers
- Clean dial inscriptions
- Well centered cyclops (don't ask for perfection)
- Nice overall finish of movement with no dirt

If you find some clear flaw you could publish the QC pics asking for advice

Good luck
ALE

 

[d4m.test]

congrats! The 104 is a fine rep! You will find few flaws, if any.

 

[Des511]

Thank you both. What a great place this forum is.
People are so helpful.

 

[kryptik]

The 104 will be awesome! I believe it's a great first rep! Love mine!

 

[Des511]

Nice to have you in PAMs

I assume you have choosen a PAm 104 O-series from Noob

Nothing special to check in QC pics

- Model and strap are matching your requirements
- Check O-series on caseback
- No scratches or marks in the case
- No clearly raised or sunken lug screws (don't ask for perfection)
- Well placed crystal in relation to the bezel
- CP well finished and almost flush with the hands (don't ask for perfection)
- Correct and clean contours of lume application on markers
- Clean dial inscriptions
- Well centered cyclops (don't ask for perfection)
- Nice overall finish of movement with no dirt

If you find some clear flaw you could publish the QC pics asking for advice

Good luck
ALE

Hi ALE
Thank for the list but can you explain a bit more about looking for the O-Series on the caseback?

Thanks again

 

[ALE7575]

Hi ALE
Thank for the list but can you explain a bit more about looking for the O-Series on the caseback?

Thanks again

Read Section 4 of PAM GUIDE:

4- CASEBACK ENGRAVED INFORMATION OF A PANERAI WATCH.

ALE

 

[MrTdot]

Nice to have you in PAMs

I assume you have choosen a PAm 104 O-series from Noob

Nothing special to check in QC pics

- Model and strap are matching your requirements
- Check O-series on caseback
- No scratches or marks in the case
- No clearly raised or sunken lug screws (don't ask for perfection)
- Well placed crystal in relation to the bezel
- CP well finished and almost flush with the hands (don't ask for perfection)
- Correct and clean contours of lume application on markers
- Clean dial inscriptions
- Well centered cyclops (don't ask for perfection)
- Nice overall finish of movement with no dirt

If you find some clear flaw you could publish the QC pics asking for advice

Good luck
ALE

Very helpful, im glad this was not a PM .... helped me with my 104o qc pics. (one of my first reps)
Thanks Ale for your invaluable service to the pam section.

 

[blackoyster]

I am waiting for pictures!!! Nice PAM you choose;-)


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