Looks like the new 224H from H Fac is out?

[dood]

Earlier this year it was rumoured H Fac was making new ultimate versions of the 224, 228 and 229. Just spotted this on torobravos.

http://www.torobravo2015.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1747

If this is a new release it would be really nice to have a dial comparison between the noob 2010/2013 and this one.

 

[dood]

Just got an email from Toro confirming that it is a new release. Apparently comes on a real croc strap as well. Anyone willing to be a guinea pig and buy it?

 

[ALE7575]

This watch is a new version from H maker
H maker did't make PAM 224, but they made other Daylights. H maker Daylights had very bad CG, that seems the best improvement of new version of H maker, which features a very nice CG, very gen-like and a better lever shape and tip
The case seems better finished and with better defined edges, and date changer @10 is accurate, because 2013 versions of H maker Daylights was different from gen
The big second hand of chrono is also improved being the shape more accurate than previous Daylights
Dial layout and markers are very good, even more accurate than Noob A7753 from 2013. Subdial @3 is better than Noob, but subdial @6 is worse than Noob
The inscriptions LUMINOR PANERAI are worse than Noob, buit Firenze inscription is more accurate.
Bezel are very similar to Noob
Overall case are similar to Noob 2013
Casebacks are similar regarding quality and accuracy
We cannot assure about the accuracy of blue dial colour

IMPORTANT- maker says the date wheel font has been improved but this is not true. Date wheel font is thinner than gen, in the same way as previous H maker versions. This is maybe the more obvious tell of the front side.

Therefore, we have a nicely built rep, with a nice finish, overall similar or even better than Noob A7753 from 2013, but with inaccurate date wheel fonts

ALE

 

[walkingcloud]

Thanks ale!

 

[dood]

Thanks Ale. The positioning of the 11 and 1 markers also seem to be better aligned on this one. Can't wait for dial comparison.

 

[ALE7575]

Thanks Ale. The positioning of the 11 and 1 markers also seem to be better aligned on this one. Can't wait for dial comparison.

Yes you are right, I had already observed that.

ALE

 

[matthew90]

Looks quite nice but given it's price tag and not yet confirmed status of being a rep or gen, i can't be too sure if it would be worth it.


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[ALE7575]

Well ...Once you know the inaccurate fonts of date wheel... Bad thing
It is a shame !

ALE

 

[PolonusTM]

I am getting this watch by tomorrow. Will review it ASAP this version has correctly polished chrono pushers. Not polished pushers were glaring flaw on Noob version.

 

[dood]

I am getting this watch by tomorrow. Will review it ASAP this version has correctly polished chrono pushers. Not polished pushers were glaring flaw on Noob version.

Sweet. Really looking forward to your review.

 

[PolonusTM]

..unfortunately, the watch just got to my city a bit late so it is designated to be delivered by tomorrow.

 

[ALE7575]

I am getting this watch by tomorrow. Will review it ASAP this version has correctly polished chrono pushers. Not polished pushers were glaring flaw on Noob version.

Good catch Polonus the comments about polished pushers. I forgot it completely.Looking forward to your review and final comments about the date wheel fonts.ALE.

 

[dood]

So, did you get the watch today? Really antsy for your review lol.