Noob Panerai 326

[Mickey Padge]

Just arrived from Puretime, always a pleasure to deal with. Got rid of the hideous faux croc strap straight away, and placed it on a gen black croc strap with titanium buckle

Bloody amazing watch, titanium case set with sparkling blue dial, corrected date window position, bold date, superlume and extraordinary build quality!

Enough chat, pics!


http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/...geshack.us/photo/my-images/818/p1000021e.jpg/
http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/...geshack.us/photo/my-images/163/p1000030r.jpg/

http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/...geshack.us/photo/my-images/844/p1000029t.jpg/
http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/...ageshack.us/photo/my-images/38/p1000019p.jpg/

http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/...geshack.us/photo/my-images/585/p1000017k.jpg/
http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/...ageshack.us/photo/my-images/99/p1000026p.jpg/

http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/...eshack.us/photo/my-images/526/p1000022jx.jpg/

A totally stunning watch, although I think I will need to pick up a blue strap at some point, but not sure what to go for? Any suggestions?

Surprised this release passed by without much comment on the forums? Surely it's one of the best reps made in 2012 so far.....

Cheers!

 

[senator]

yes, this one is one of the best build daylights today!!! love mine too, waiting now for my ti-bracelet, which i bought by my AD!!

 

[Mickey Padge]

Wow, gen titanium bracelet? Look forward to seeing some pics, must have cost a pretty penny!

 

[senator]

yupp, i will make some pics when it is in my hands. btw., the rep dark blue croc strap looks nice.

 

[Mickey Padge]

yupp, i will make some pics when it is in my hands. btw., the rep dark blue croc strap looks nice.

Hmmm, to me it looks like all the other fake croc print straps and smells of chemical plastic? :lol:

 

[senator]

i compared the gen croc with our rep strap. color is almost the same. only the feeling, the gen is very soft.

 

[DrStrangelove]

Wow! that is a gorgeous watch. That bright blue face certainly is stunning. Is it an exhibition back and if so, how is the movement? Do the chronometer functions work? Have you been able to notice any discrepancies from gen?

 

[Inushuk]

After having testing approox 10 diffrents straps ... all colors .. I m wearing mine on he normal rubber rep strap and it is great. it is the best option IMO...

 

[senator]

chrono functions are perfect, the A7753 keeps excellent time. the hold finish of the rep is very well made. the only thing i have noticed is the case sharpness on the rep.
the gen is well finished and rounded. the drilling hole from the CG is a little bit off.

other than that, the rep is very well made. The dial is amazing

 

[Mickey Padge]

chrono functions are perfect, the A7753 keeps excellent time. the hold finish of the rep is very well made. the only thing i have noticed is the case sharpness on the rep.
the gen is well finished and rounded. the drilling hole from the CG is a little bit off.

other than that, the rep is very well made. The dial is amazing

Could not say it better myself, oh and it is a closed case back

Rubber straps don't sit so well on my 6.5" wrist, so it's leather or nothing for me!

 

[senator]

Could not say it better myself, oh and it is a closed case back

Rubber straps don't sit so well on my 6.5" wrist, so it's leather or nothing for me!

@Mickey Padge, i can send you this strap for free, only shipping fees, if you want!!

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Handmade-Wash-Jean-Color-Paint-Leather-Strap-Band-for-Panerai-big-watch-/280870019160?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4165286058#ht_726wt_859

24/22mm 130/75mm

 

[Mickey Padge]

@Mickey Padge, i can send you this strap for free, only shipping fees, if you want!!

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Handmade-Wash-Jean-Color-Paint-Leather-Strap-Band-for-Panerai-big-watch-/280870019160?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4165286058#ht_726wt_859

24/22mm 130/75mm

Thank you for your very kind and generous offer, but I cannot accept, I really appreciate the thought, but the strap would be too large for me

 

[senator]

ok!!

 

[Muaitai]

On their website the color looks ugly but on you post definitely looks very good.

 

[senator]

i will try to put an ETA 7753 in, to check whether the corrected date window position. Hope this will work.......

 

[Mickey Padge]

On their website the color looks ugly but on you post definitely looks very good.

Yep, most dealer pictures are pretty poor, and Puretime's are actually among the better ones! Natural light helps bring the dial quality out

i will try to put an ETA 7753 in, to check whether the corrected date window position. Hope this will work.......

I think it will line up, but will the date wheel swap over to the ETA movement?

 

[senator]

I think it will line up, but will the date wheel swap over to the ETA movement?

we will know in maybe 3. days..... :sinking::sinking:

 

[Mickey Padge]

we will know in maybe 3. days..... :sinking::sinking:

Ah, well keep us posted! :wave:

 

[senator]

i do Mickey, and when the rep date wheel swap will work, i send you this leather strap!!! for sure!!

 

[Asheron82]

Hey Mick, thanks for the awesome pictures! I'm really keen on placing an order real soon, just wondering if you have a Lume pic of this?