Pam 249 or hommage?

[tranzmizzion]

Looking for a 249 "California" type panerai... I'm not sure of the faults in the current 249 offerings as it seems the guide says:


"The gen Radiomir 47mm PAM 249 is a Special Edition of 1936 pieces in 2006.

PAM 249 is based in the vintage Panerai from 1936, “3646†model, with the striking "art deco" like California dial showing an unusual combination of Roman and Arabic numerals, it had blued steel hands, this vintage model had solid caseback and Dome Plexi crystal. The PAM 249 has Display caseback, but has the same Dome shaped Plexi type, and has a movement OP X instead of Rolex Cal 318 like the vintage

There are replicas PAM 232 from regular dealers and from DSN, they all are quite good replicas. "



This to me, I don't understand, is it meaning that the current 249 is a good rep, medium or bad, and that the 232 is a good? Or does it mean something else?


Question I have, is that for a california dial radiomir, am I good with a 249, or should I save my money and go with an hommage from getats or jackson at military watches?


What say you? Thanks!

 

[frigpig]

I would save my money and build a vintage replica. You wont be disappointed. Check out rivers section for a damn fine one with lugs and tube already soldered.

 

[tranzmizzion]

I would save my money and build a vintage replica. You wont be disappointed. Check out rivers section for a damn fine one with lugs and tube already soldered.

I just got in contact with him.... Thanks man...

 

[Member X]

+1 to building your own, plus it means more when it's finished

 

[Edwinowl]

. You mean like this one via river.

 

[tranzmizzion]

That's the exact one I ordered! Well am going to order anyway...

 

[Edwinowl]

Mate it's a beaut. Bought it from a member at RWG. They are very classy and you won't be disappointed. Has he given you an idea of how long?

 

[tranzmizzion]

Mate it's a beaut. Bought it from a member at RWG. They are very classy and you won't be disappointed. Has he given you an idea of how long?

He just replied to my query last night.... Getting a solid case back, and going to look for someone to do an old "kampfschwimmer" type engraving....

 

[Member X]

You might be able to pick up a pre-engraved Kampfschwimmer caseback on HomageForum for cheap - they come with the Silix cases that are the base of a lot of self-builds, but most people replace them with thicker solid casebacks. I'm not sure if it will work with DSN case threads but they are so cheap it is worth a try

 

[tranzmizzion]

hommage forum?

I think you just added an additional money emptying source for me.... lol

 

[frigpig]

Hommage forum is a great resource for vintage builds and great members.

 

[Member X]

hommage forum?

I think you just added an additional money emptying source for me.... lol

Always glad to be of assistance :lol:

 

[ALE7575]

Looking for a 249 "California" type panerai... I'm not sure of the faults in the current 249 offerings as it seems the guide says:


"The gen Radiomir 47mm PAM 249 is a Special Edition of 1936 pieces in 2006.

PAM 249 is based in the vintage Panerai from 1936, “3646†model, with the striking "art deco" like California dial showing an unusual combination of Roman and Arabic numerals, it had blued steel hands, this vintage model had solid caseback and Dome Plexi crystal. The PAM 249 has Display caseback, but has the same Dome shaped Plexi type, and has a movement OP X instead of Rolex Cal 318 like the vintage

There are replicas PAM 232 from regular dealers and from DSN, they all are quite good replicas. "



This to me, I don't understand, is it meaning that the current 249 is a good rep, medium or bad, and that the 232 is a good? Or does it mean something else?


Question I have, is that for a california dial radiomir, am I good with a 249, or should I save my money and go with an hommage from getats or jackson at military watches?


What say you? Thanks!

Thanks tranz
Obvously it is a mistake
I'm just talking about PAM 249
Already corrected in the PAM GUIDE

Really I'm talking about "quite good replicas" but it is a warm way to say they are not very good replicas.
The best is follow the advice of other members and go to other vintage type watches.

ALE

 

[tranzmizzion]

Thanks tranz
Obvously it is a mistake
I'm just talking about PAM 249
Already corrected in the PAM GUIDE

Really I'm talking about "quite good replicas" but it is a warm way to say they are not very good replicas.
The best is follow the advice of other members and go to other vintage type watches.

ALE

ahh thanks. I appreciate it.