PAM 217 Destro

[bruno]

I'm looking into a PAM 217 and am trying to figure out which version to buy. Is it worth the extra $100+ to go with the swiss w/ swan neck or will the asian 6497 work just as well. I'm more concerned about the long term durability of the watch than having the swan neck for accuracy. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

DK

 

[pugwash]

I'm looking into a PAM 217 and am trying to figure out which version to buy. Is it worth the extra $100+ to go with the swiss w/ swan neck or will the asian 6497 work just as well. I'm more concerned about the long term durability of the watch than having the swan neck for accuracy. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Even if they both last 5 years, the ETA movement will have spares available and the Asian won't.

If you are after real longevity, it's not just a matter of how long they last before a service, it's how easy spares are to get in 5-10 years.

 

[bruno]

Great info enzo and Pug. Just what I was looking for!

Thanks.

 

[davewe]

Destro

I have the Chinese 217 and like it a lot. The movement works well. I added Davidsens hands which have nice lume, as well as mostly cover up the pin issue.

But this occured to me. Now that Davidsen is making a fiddy, could he make a 217? I think he has the Marina Militare dial. Something to consider. You'd get a better dial, and better hands with the cannon problem fixed.

Dave

 

[hoffman]

Hate to hijack but...

Anyone have any input on the Russians?

 

[moggio]

I love to get 217...but now ..Im waiting maybe Davidsen will make his 217 project soon...and evenmore maybe with PVD..Davidsen..if you are reading this..please anwers our prayers..

 

[Pizzanooo]

Would love to see a Davidsens 217 with his best stuff.

 

[davidsenjpn]

Re: Destro

I have the Chinese 217 and like it a lot. The movement works well. I added Davidsens hands which have nice lume, as well as mostly cover up the pin issue.

But this occured to me. Now that Davidsen is making a fiddy, could he make a 217? I think he has the Marina Militare dial. Something to consider. You'd get a better dial, and better hands with the cannon problem fixed.

Dave

Well i am making the desro 217 too pls see them in pair .

 

[Pizzanooo]

Now this is the 1 I have been waiting for...

 

[ohmycocker]

Nice! Well done, Davidsen

 

[curious]

looks great

Is the lefty a proto?

Price specs please.

 

[moggio]

Yesss...this is what I've been waiting for too...the 217 by davidsen...any prototype for PVD 217 yet ?? I just want to see how it looks like

 

[RqThrottle]

David San,

That's a beauty! Keep up the good work.

 

[THOR509]

david san thers always the odd guy out LOL

can you make the 217 with a sandwitch dial? no second hand ? the more vintage looking the better ? no logo , minimal ledgend on face ? which mvmt do u suggest ?


if so how much ?you can pm me if you wish