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Noob PAM 127 short review
Model: PAM 127
Movement: A6497
Maker: Noob factory
Dealer: Hont
Hi guys![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Tonight I'm showing my most recent acquisition: the Noob 127
Obviously we can agree it is one of the most discussed PAMs, and possibly the most famous.
The gen has been released in 2002 and is meant as a homage to the vintage 6152 model.
It comes on a brushed 47 mm case often referred to as "1950" case which truly bears the Panerai historic heritage.
I won't go through a gen vs rep here, the informations are widely available in PAM guide and related threads, I will instead concentrate on my impressions of the rep right out of the box.
DIAL
The 127 features a black sandwich dial with small seconds at nine and gold hands. The color is spot on as far as I can tell, so are the numbers and hands shape. The sandwich effect is deep and the dial itself has a nice semi-matte finish.
Inscriptions are correct, crisp and glossy. CP is not perfectly flush, but the flaw is barely noticeable.
Dial is superlumed, bright and long lasting.
CASE
The 1950 case is brushed with a polished bezel. It really looks stunning![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
From the side it looks pretty thick, also due to crystal shape.
Only thing I noticed is that maybe the lugs are drilled a bit to close to the edge and the part where they meet the case is not perfectly straight, probably due to different construction techniques.
Apart from that it feels pretty solid and has a great gen-like feeling. The brushed finish is very well done.
CASEBACK
The display caseback is nicely done, the engravings on the outer part are deep and correct per gen. Movement is decorated with "PANERAI" engraved all over and "OFFICINE PANERAI" inscription is deeply engraved as well, with correct golden color.
CRYSTAL
Crystal is sapphire with colorless AR, and features a unique super-domed shape.
In my opinion this the distinctive feature of the 127, even more than the brushed case, and sets this watch apart from the other PAMs.
Some batches showed distortion issues, but this specimen looks fine to me![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
CROWN GUARD
The crown guard is brushed and has REG. TM deeply engraved.
Crown guard lever is pointing down, differently than in most other PAMs.
Regarding the lever I need to say that it is built in a different way than that in my 372 or my 390.
Both of these watches feature a lever with a sort of "wheel" installed where the lever pushes the crown, allowing a tight closing of this mechanism.
The lever in PAM 127 has correct shape but it misses this device.
It stays closed, but has a totally different, more wobbly feel.
127
372
STRAP
A particular mention for the rep strap: it's unexpectedly good! It feels like real leather (I don't know if it actually is
) and is very soft. Definitely a nice surprise! Anyway, most of the pics show my custom one mounted, still a lot better ![Wink ;) ;)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
CONCLUSIONS
All in all, I can only say this is surely one of my favourite watches and I'm very happy I had the opportunity to buy one. The look and feel are exceptional on the wrist. Definitely a super rep and a must for every PAM lover!
A few more shots:
And, of course, a wristie![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
As usual any addition, comment or correction is welcome.
Hope you enjoyed the review and the pics![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
:cheers:
![](http://s5.postimg.org/5h42ej7zr/DSCN1369.jpg)
Model: PAM 127
Movement: A6497
Maker: Noob factory
Dealer: Hont
Hi guys
Tonight I'm showing my most recent acquisition: the Noob 127
![](http://s5.postimg.org/izfk4k9iv/DSCN1653.jpg)
Obviously we can agree it is one of the most discussed PAMs, and possibly the most famous.
The gen has been released in 2002 and is meant as a homage to the vintage 6152 model.
It comes on a brushed 47 mm case often referred to as "1950" case which truly bears the Panerai historic heritage.
I won't go through a gen vs rep here, the informations are widely available in PAM guide and related threads, I will instead concentrate on my impressions of the rep right out of the box.
DIAL
![](http://s5.postimg.org/a39ded8af/DSCN1539.jpg)
The 127 features a black sandwich dial with small seconds at nine and gold hands. The color is spot on as far as I can tell, so are the numbers and hands shape. The sandwich effect is deep and the dial itself has a nice semi-matte finish.
Inscriptions are correct, crisp and glossy. CP is not perfectly flush, but the flaw is barely noticeable.
![](http://s5.postimg.org/ievxo4qwn/IMG_20140315_161230.jpg)
![](http://s5.postimg.org/mgd0tsj7b/IMG_20140315_162604.jpg)
Dial is superlumed, bright and long lasting.
![](http://s5.postimg.org/ad7p68853/DSCN1471.jpg)
CASE
The 1950 case is brushed with a polished bezel. It really looks stunning
From the side it looks pretty thick, also due to crystal shape.
![](http://s5.postimg.org/5azk2xdmf/IMG_20140315_163603.jpg)
Only thing I noticed is that maybe the lugs are drilled a bit to close to the edge and the part where they meet the case is not perfectly straight, probably due to different construction techniques.
![](http://s5.postimg.org/a6u034z07/IMG_20140316_075419.jpg)
Apart from that it feels pretty solid and has a great gen-like feeling. The brushed finish is very well done.
![](http://s5.postimg.org/gjic4ggtz/DSCN1547.jpg)
CASEBACK
![](http://s5.postimg.org/it6gf7prr/DSCN1611.jpg)
The display caseback is nicely done, the engravings on the outer part are deep and correct per gen. Movement is decorated with "PANERAI" engraved all over and "OFFICINE PANERAI" inscription is deeply engraved as well, with correct golden color.
![](http://s5.postimg.org/apujm7div/DSCN1613.jpg)
CRYSTAL
Crystal is sapphire with colorless AR, and features a unique super-domed shape.
In my opinion this the distinctive feature of the 127, even more than the brushed case, and sets this watch apart from the other PAMs.
Some batches showed distortion issues, but this specimen looks fine to me
![](http://s5.postimg.org/rt6glnwhj/IMG_20140315_133604.jpg)
CROWN GUARD
The crown guard is brushed and has REG. TM deeply engraved.
Crown guard lever is pointing down, differently than in most other PAMs.
Regarding the lever I need to say that it is built in a different way than that in my 372 or my 390.
Both of these watches feature a lever with a sort of "wheel" installed where the lever pushes the crown, allowing a tight closing of this mechanism.
The lever in PAM 127 has correct shape but it misses this device.
It stays closed, but has a totally different, more wobbly feel.
127
![](http://s5.postimg.org/bzwwrgk6v/IMG_20140315_161414.jpg)
372
![](http://s5.postimg.org/pix48mbef/20131116_164801.jpg)
STRAP
A particular mention for the rep strap: it's unexpectedly good! It feels like real leather (I don't know if it actually is
![](http://s5.postimage.org/n8fosznef/DSCN1469.jpg)
CONCLUSIONS
All in all, I can only say this is surely one of my favourite watches and I'm very happy I had the opportunity to buy one. The look and feel are exceptional on the wrist. Definitely a super rep and a must for every PAM lover!
![](http://s5.postimage.org/3mvtajad3/DSCN1656.jpg)
A few more shots:
![](http://s5.postimage.org/t49mge2pj/DSCN1455.jpg)
![](http://s5.postimage.org/ym2846xx3/DSCN1370.jpg)
![](http://s5.postimage.org/z41yxscvr/DSCN1663.jpg)
![](http://s5.postimage.org/cte3xtflj/IMG_20140315_155813.jpg)
![](http://s5.postimage.org/mt90dpquv/IMG_20140315_131830.jpg)
![](http://s5.postimage.org/x758t7m7r/DSCN1630.jpg)
![](http://s5.postimage.org/xxxyyzol3/DSCN1616.jpg)
![](http://s5.postimage.org/fweu16uk7/DSCN1606.jpg)
![](http://s5.postimage.org/7s6pwg853/DSCN1570.jpg)
![](http://s5.postimage.org/n3l4asuuv/DSCN1566.jpg)
![](http://s5.postimage.org/g1n6olr93/DSCN1556.jpg)
![](http://s5.postimage.org/65m3oylh3/DSCN1591.jpg)
![](http://s5.postimage.org/8phqj2913/DSCN1540.jpg)
![](http://s5.postimage.org/3te3rd8vr/DSCN1543.jpg)
![](http://s5.postimage.org/71il4ev5j/DSCN1542.jpg)
And, of course, a wristie
![](http://s5.postimage.org/5c0b4v0on/IMG_20140316_165952.jpg)
As usual any addition, comment or correction is welcome.
Hope you enjoyed the review and the pics
:cheers: