PAM 183

[lahan]

So I have been eying Davidsen's PAM 183 WITH SUPERLUMINOVA DIAL for two days now and I am wondering what all the debate about the cn movement is all about. I can't seem to find any REALLY clear info on it and the advantages/disadvantages of the swan neck argument. Sure there is some info but nothing that really makes it solid. So I guess the real question is why is the Cn a "fairly reliable" movement as opposed to say an ETA?

Truth is I like the watch alot only that I am not too sure about the movement debate.

Yeah I am new also and maybe this should be in the flame free but I thought a little venture out wouldn't hurt.

 

[higgy]

The biggest difference I can tell is the price. Some people just aren't happy unless they know the movement in their watch is Swiss. I have three watches with the CN movement and they have been flawless in their performance. So if you like the watch and price is a concern...by all means get the CN 6497 Unitas Copy movement. Others will have other opinions..... Also resale value is better for Swiss movements but you paid more initially for it, so....Duh!!!!!!!!!
Oh and consider yourself flamed.... [smilie=violent5.gif] Hope that makes you feel better..... And welcome to the Darkside!!!!! hehehehe

Higgy 8)

 

[zetterdawg]

I think the biggest difference on the movements for watches with display back is the swan neck.

I would love to see a movement with the real broad sword swiss neck. I know the CN movements for handwinds are pretty reliable, I'm not concerned with that.

 

[Roeod4]

As has kinda been mentioned already the big difference is the lack of a Swan neck regulator. Now, ask what this does for the movement and you may get several different answers. As far as I understand it, the swan neck was added onto the movement, origianally by Panerai, to help maintain accuracy. Does this mean that the CN movement is less accurate than the Swiss? Only in appearance.

The benefit of a Swiss movement (in any watch) over an Asian movement is the access to parts and the ability to have it worked on. With the Panerai movements I have heard it both ways that the CN will and will not accept Swiss parts. I have not tried to change parts on mine so I do not know. I have read that the CN movements Davidsen uses have a power reserve in the neighborhood of 60 hours, which is a big plus in my book. They also already have the connon pin fix.

For me personally, I have 4 different reps with the Cn Unitas movment and they all work great and keep time very well.

 

[sexypapa]

As has kinda been mentioned already the big difference is the lack of a Swan neck regulator. Now, ask what this does for the movement and you may get several different answers. As far as I understand it, the swan neck was added onto the movement, origianally by Panerai, to help maintain accuracy. Does this mean that the CN movement is less accurate than the Swiss? Only in appearance.

The benefit of a Swiss movement (in any watch) over an Asian movement is the access to parts and the ability to have it worked on. With the Panerai movements I have heard it both ways that the CN will and will not accept Swiss parts. I have not tried to change parts on mine so I do not know. I have read that the CN movements Davidsen uses have a power reserve in the neighborhood of 60 hours, which is a big plus in my book. They also already have the connon pin fix.

For me personally, I have 4 different reps with the Cn Unitas movment and they all work great and keep time very well.

Nice telling!

I think this would greatly answered most people's doubts about it.
But for the viewing pleasure purpose, get the Swiss with Swan Neck, IMO.