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NOOB 127 *beating a dead horse but*
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From my sources, I had heard that Noob is done building the last batch and they haven't made enough profit off of the 243, 127, 217 and 292 therefore newer batch will not be produced by Noob. they are obviously out of parts or not willing to assemble for newer batch. They may just pass along the parts to another maker which ultimately try to come up with the models would happen imho. But as for Noob, I think they are pretty much over with 127 and older models and will rather focus on newer models 
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What a pity that noob doesn't seem to be interested anymore in making a new batch of the 127. It may be an "old" model but it's still one of the most iconic Panerai. I hope one day we will see a new super-rep of this model, maybe made by another factory.
Sounds as if we few who have the Marlin modded 127's better best hold tight since NOOB and Marlin both are out of the 127 game!
I am lucky enough to have both 127 and the 111N modded by Marlin and they are truly awesome builds. He even modded swan neck springs from older H factory movements for my builds that brought the swan neck spring much closer to gen appearance than the NOOB spring ....
I am lucky enough to have both 127 and the 111N modded by Marlin and they are truly awesome builds. He even modded swan neck springs from older H factory movements for my builds that brought the swan neck spring much closer to gen appearance than the NOOB spring ....
I think the real problem is in decorated movement plates. I think they cant make it anymore..
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I agree, it is not a new model, but last year's batch sold out in a few months and there has been constant request since. I don't really see a reason why they should not produce it, if noob will not make another round then surely another maker will.
We have seen recently an attempt from what I think was the SC maker, problem is noob version is so good that it's really hard to match it.
Good to see someone trying nonetheless
We have seen recently an attempt from what I think was the SC maker, problem is noob version is so good that it's really hard to match it.
Good to see someone trying nonetheless
How is it not profitable - considering the demand. Or is the real issue, APs are so damn profitable that they look at it as "why bother?"
glad I kept mine...
glad I kept mine...
I definitely agree. I think, with AP's and Rolex's there is constant demand that never ends but with brands like Panerai , JLC; Bell & Ross and other brands, the interest is so little compared to AP and Rolex, I can see why they wouldn't want to put these models to production line. It's mostly people over at forums demanding a product and when they come up with it, because they won't do such large quantities and due to upgrades they will do, the price will be increased which will lead to a decrease in sales. And that's why these factories mostly rely on making profit rather than making the customers happy. I can see why they don't make the very perfect ROO or a submariner. It's because they make money off of doing versions of watches. It's a schema most brands use ( why would they give you the ultimate most seller rep goods like ROO or submariner? ) If they gave you that you wouldn't buy a second version once it's out. With pams though, they aren't frequent and don't require so much modding. I'm mostly happy with every pam the known makers produce out of the box. But they don't end up making enough profit.
I'm happy with most of my noob purchases, My fiddy is surely a keeper. I just simply wish that I would have gotten a JLC Navy seals too
But good news, I got a 364 on the way! Last but not least for those who have come this far
I got intel that a maker of fine details for pams will be producing the fiddy, They are just trying to source a gen. Once the fiddy gets produced the gates open to 233 as well. Also this exact maker is planning on making the 569, 305, 508 in real ceramic, 24 and as well as 25.Sheriff seems on point, in my mind.
The profit margin must not be as great as the other models they work on.
Strange though, it's just a regular ole ETA mechanical movement shoved in a case with minor decoration.
You'd think it would be quite inexpensive to build.
The profit margin must not be as great as the other models they work on.
Strange though, it's just a regular ole ETA mechanical movement shoved in a case with minor decoration.
You'd think it would be quite inexpensive to build.
Yep. I'm also assuming that the PAMs are much easier to replicate (by comparison) and the Pam buyers have extremely low tolerance to bs flaws. This makes it difficult to turn a single model Pam into a continuity program - lol. In other words, the 127 is damn good. So, it's not like they can make many micro adjustments to get current 127 owners to keep upgrading. This is why the APs are so damn profitable. They make one tiny adjustment to the diver and everyone who owns a diver already buys the latest (guilty)
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I believe there will be another new batch of 127 coming, NF, ZF, SF whichever F it is. Just a matter of time.......:lol:
I hope KW does not change the size of the Xtal.
I hope KW gets the movement bridge engravings right.
I hope, I hope, I hope...
I hope KW gets the movement bridge engravings right.
I hope, I hope, I hope...