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KW PAM346 part 2 - evolved

old_man

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Hi guys, a while ago I started a thread on how my KW346 compared to the looks and feel of a gen I handled at the boutique. Well, happy to confirm that the watch is still running strong=)

Here's the original thread:
https://forum.replica-watch.info/th...ree-months-finally-realized-how-amazing-it-is.

Today I want to share with you part 2 of my story with the PAM346, where I think Ive taken the watch to a new look. Reason is, I'm contemplating on whether to sell the piece as it sits in the box most of the time, but everytime I pick it up, I just love it so much the thought of selling is instantly put to rest. Happened 3 times now. What do you do with a gorgeous watch that sits in the box, but you love it so much you can't sell?

My wife says let it go, and my buddy tells me it's such a gorgeous piece I shouldn't. I'm hoping this process of sharing with you will help me find out what I should do.

Enough with the personal dilemma, onto the watch. IMHO, The original xtal reflected so much light that it made this quality piece looked cheap. So I installed a 2X AR. Pic does not do justice here. It really changed everything. You can now see how light plays off of the shiny gold hands and the grain texture of the dial in different directions, absolutely mesmerizing.

Also in any most humbled opinion, the 346, as sexy as it is, is very hard to put on a suitable strap, because with the gold hands and radiomir profile it is definitely dressy, so the color need to be conservative, like brown. But lighter brown will dull the titanium case even further, while darker brown may not go well with the color of the dial.

Took me a while to find a strap that I loved to see on the 346, a high quality ultra soft chocolate brown gator.

And here are the pics. Tell me what you guys think. The first photo is most correct in terms of strap color.

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nalomb

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Xtal looks awesome man -- good choice on strap as well. The darker brown is a must with the 346.


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old_man

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Xtal looks awesome man -- good choice on strap as well. The darker brown is a must with the 346.


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Thank you sir =) every time I take it out of the watch box, instead of take photos it winds up on my wrist for the next couple days...=)


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ALE7575

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This is one of my preferred PAMs gen and rep and your rep looks really awesome
Thanks for sharing
ALE
 

edubbel

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This looks stunning, I like how the 2ar makes the crystal disappear, the hands really pop. If you ever sell this, give me a heads up I'll take it immediately. Wear her well


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frogman

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This is a beauty. Love that dial color. Just enough contrast from the hands.


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old_man

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This is one of my preferred PAMs gen and rep and your rep looks really awesome
Thanks for sharing
ALE

ALE, I still remember your intro post on this watch along with another (I think 388?) titled "KW Strikes Again" or something way back. If not for that post I would've NEVER owned this. Thank you!
 

old_man

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This looks stunning, I like how the 2ar makes the crystal disappear, the hands really pop. If you ever sell this, give me a heads up I'll take it immediately. Wear her well


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Thank you for the compliment sir, and you have a good eye. You are right, what 2x AR did was making the gold hands really pop out, plus the light playing off of the matte dial texture. =)
 

old_man

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This is a beauty. Love that dial color. Just enough contrast from the hands.


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I agree. I remember ALE once said it really takes some acquired taste to appreciate the brown dial and gold hands of the 346 and 351, which you sir obviously do =)
 

Lovepam088

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Gorgeous ! !
I have both the 351 and the 346, I'll need the 2xAR for both of them. who did you source the 2xAR from?

My advice is keep it , you'll forever regret letting it go if you do!
 

old_man

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Gorgeous ! !
I have both the 351 and the 346, I'll need the 2xAR for both of them. who did you source the 2xAR from?

My advice is keep it , you'll forever regret letting it go if you do!

I get them from Prof, very standup gentleman with very good communications. Get in touch with him, it will do justice to the watch and my photos don't do justice here.

I'm quite conflicted with the watch. I absolutely love it. But I also adore some of the other pieces in my collection it just doesn't get enough wrist time. But then every time I take it out to take photos for sale, it ends up on my wrist because I fall in love with it again...


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