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PAM 127 OEM CRYSTAL Just saying, i found this if anyones interested.

Freyrir

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I just wonder how much quality different between OEM crystal and WSO crystal.
What I know is price is surely different lol
 

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I just wonder how much quality different between OEM crystal and WSO crystal.
What I know is price is surely different lol
This is what I am wondering as well. But don't the oem crystals have differing distortion as well? Meaning not each one with the perfect distortion setup?
 

mdorfman15

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Oh man. I'm waiting on my 127 from Marlin right now and this is really tempting....
 

Freyrir

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This is what I am wondering as well. But don't the oem crystals have differing distortion as well? Meaning not each one with the perfect distortion setup?

I've read on another forum.Some ppl bought gen 127 when its first release also said about distortion on the crystals as well.Some of them even couldn't stand with distortion and had to sell it at the end.
 

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OK guys, there is a reason why parts that use to sell for over $1000 just a few years ago are now starting at $399. There is not much of a difference between the WSO, rep and gen. It all depends on luck, some of the latest rep crystals are perfect but there are very few of those. The WSO could be perfect but you might need to send it back for an exchange several times before you get the perfect one. But for the price of $150 it is worth the hassle if you have a big problem with distortion, but as I always say they all have distortions in one way or another even the gen. save your money and buy another watch with it!!
 

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OK guys, there is a reason why parts that use to sell for over $1000 just a few years ago are now starting at $399. There is not much of a difference between the WSO, rep and gen. It all depends on luck, some of the latest rep crystals are perfect but there are very few of those. The WSO could be perfect but you might need to send it back for an exchange several times before you get the perfect one. But for the price of $150 it is worth the hassle if you have a big problem with distortion, but as I always say they all have distortions in one way or another even the gen. save your money and buy another watch with it!!

Sold on the WSO. 127 should be here in a few days and then it is off to Marlins!
 

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And again not all rep 127s need to have the crystal changed it is dependent on the buyer's view of distortion and everyone's view is different. I will say again even the gen has distortion:deadhorse:
 

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Where the bluegrass sways!
The true master of 127's has spoken! Marlin "J" your work is truly impressive, folks if you want the best Mods going for the Panerai brand you have to look no further! MSG Marlin and trust his judgement you can not go wrong... Look at these and judge for yourself!







Marlin mods all my watches, a truer gentleman and friend not to be found! Thanks J two more mailed to you today!
 

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The true master of 127's has spoken! Marlin "J" your work is truly impressive, folks if you want the best Mods going for the Panerai brand you have to look no further! MSG Marlin and trust his judgement you can not go wrong... Look at these and judge for yourself!







Marlin mods all my watches, a truer gentleman and friend not to be found! Thanks J two more mailed to you today!

Looks awesome! Is that the wso or the rep crystal? That is the look I would like from the crystal on mine. I know once this is modded, this is definitely a keeper for me. Have an oem nubuck on the way in as well as I love the look of the nubuck straps. Says 27 on the strap, so I know that is usually for a radiomir, but hopefully it will fit the 127.
 

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The true master of 127's has spoken! Marlin "J" your work is truly impressive, folks if you want the best Mods going for the Panerai brand you have to look no further! MSG Marlin and trust his judgement you can not go wrong... Look at these and judge for yourself!







Marlin mods all my watches, a truer gentleman and friend not to be found! Thanks J two more mailed to you today!




DROOOOOOOOL.

wow, very nice!
 

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Didn't we have huge threads about the distortion "Ridge" on these crystals a while back...

From the link in the op.... I can't help but notice

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That looks like one hell of a ridge, no?
 

Freyrir

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Didn't we have huge threads about the distortion "Ridge" on these crystals a while back...

From the link in the op.... I can't help but notice

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That looks like one hell of a ridge, no?

Yes,I'm wondering that too if gen crystal will fit in with noob 127 case.Because WSO crystal fit in with noob 127 case,and it doesn't come with that ridge like gen one.
 

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Fortunately I'm wearing my Vac modded 127 today...
I can vouch for the Latest Noob 127E Crystal with all the possible mods done by Vac...
this is the piece which Vac posted in his thread of Noob Pam 127E...
the crystal and the whole watch is just awesome....I have owned many gens including Panerais and I must say Vac's Pam 127 feels as gen as it could be....I just can't feel even a tiny bit that Vac modded 127 is rep...it screams just gen...
 

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Fortunately I'm wearing my Vac modded 127 today...
I can vouch for the Latest Noob 127E Crystal with all the possible mods done by Vac...
this is the piece which Vac posted in his thread of Noob Pam 127E...
the crystal and the whole watch is just awesome....I have owned many gens including Panerais and I must say Vac's Pam 127 feels as gen as it could be....I just can't feel even a tiny bit that Vac modded 127 is rep...it screams just gen...

Looks good! Enjoy!