PAM 26mm OEM Buckle vs Rep Comparison

[TESLA760]

So I picked up one of each. I wanted to do a side by side. The GEN buckle is off my 127. I think you will be able to see the clear distinctions. As always, each of us decides if the variances are worth the pricing deltas. I'll post the pics, you guys decide

OEM is on the RIGHT.

Notice the shape variance on the edges. The engraving is fairly distinct as well.

Notice the impression where the tongue lays. Clear difference there as well.

Lets take a closer look.

OEM Panerai

REP

OEM Panerai

REP

Backside.

OEM on Right.

You can see the engraving is missing on the REP

Final shot.

OEM is on TOP

My conclusions were that there is an obvious difference on the edges. The engraving, and the overall craftsmanship. Is it worth the $200 delta ? That's for you to decide. :cheers:

 

[sharrkey]

Thanks for the pics mate, and yes quite a noticeable difference, but not sure if I'd be prepared to shell out $200 for it, that's price of another Oem strap from StrapDaddy
I was considering getting an Oem buckle with a Oem Asso strap from StrapDaddy, so not sure what to do now:lolcina:

 

[TESLA760]

I know what I would do

The Asso is my second favorite strap.

 

[dropbea2007]

Is this rep from the Noob 127 ? I could swear mine looks closer to the OEM.

 

[TESLA760]

I have no idea what watch this buckle came from.

 

[ALE7575]

Many thanks BMW for the comparison

There really are differences but I agree with sharrkey I don't know if it is worth the price difference for a buckle !!

Included this comparison in PAM GUIDE and PAM STRAP GUIDE

ALE

 

[MoreCowBell]

This is an interesting post. Just wish the pictures were viewable as it seems they have been moved or deleted.

Any chance to re-post the images in the OP?

 

[ALE7575]

Please, try to PMd OP to ask him for the pics

ALE

 

[TESLA760]

Sorry. I cleaned out my PB account some months ago and deleted these by mistake.

 

[ALE7575]

Hi BMW
Thanks anyway

ALE

 

[MoreCowBell]

Sorry. I cleaned out my PB account some months ago and deleted these by mistake.

No worries, thanks anyway.

 

[cosmicgate]

Can this be updated? The pics are all dead.

 

[TESLA760]

Can this be updated? The pics are all dead.

See post #9

 

[cynihpen]

Great Job.
It makes me how I am gonna do in the next.