Luminor base, which factory?

[beau_bands]

I’m looking to get back into the rep world after 5 years with the same gen and I’m pretty set on a 44mm luminor base. I checked out a few TD websites and only found base models by HWF and XF, as well as one without a factory listed. Does anyone have any insights on the differences both between the factories, as well as the models 000 vs 634 vs 774?
I definitely want a 44mm, but if there’s a version with the seconds hand that’s clearly superior for roughly the same price I’d be happy to take that into consideration.
Below are a few screenshots from Trusty. The last one is the unbranded model which also happens to be $100 cheaper.
Thanks in advance! - Beau

 

[superspark69]

XF are no longer open so probably won’t be able to find one and HWF are not that great

 

[beau_bands]

XF are no longer open so probably won’t be able to find one and HWF are not that great

Well that sucks. Thanks for the input. I know Pam’s aren’t as popular as they were say 10 years ago, but given that they’re one of the less complicated designs I’m surprised there’s basically only one factory making them and like you said, they’re not even that good at it.
I can’t even find Parnis type companies making them aside from the real junk on Ali and DH.


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[vurt]

Maybe email the TDs if they have old stock. I got a VSF PAM312 from Saed about 2-3 months ago.