PAM 359 v4 <Comparison Gen> <REVIEW>
Hi all, I am very new here. Happened to bypass this forum 3 weeks ago. And since then, I have been studying and learning here for almost everyday. This forum has all the information which we need to know about a rep. As a newbie, i can pick up easily without asking or posting any question. A great forum and community! I am now equipped with some minimal knowledge and decided to do a review for my first rep, Pam 359 v4.
Why my first rep is a Pam 359? It's because i had a genuine Pam 359 which i worn for a year. My plan is to sell the gen and use the $$ to invest in some Super reps. And due to my affection towards this model, i have decided to make it my first rep even though it is not a Super rep. haha.
: However, sad to say that, no photo was taken with the gen and rep side by side. Because i sold the gen for a good deal on the same day after i received my rep. :facepalm: But of cus, i did compare and note down the differences in various areas before the gen was gone.
I will use the review on Pam 359v3 by Polonus as a guideline.
Do take note that, you will only see comparison between a gen in this review. I will not do any comparison with the previous version of this rep.
Watch: Pam 359 v4
Dealer: Josh, Perfect Clones
Link: http://www.1-pc8838.com/pn359m02-359m-1950-days-p-12982.html
Remarks: A knowledgeable and patience dealer. Smooth transaction. I'm from Singapore and it took 9 days to reach me from China, Guangzhou. Highly recommended!
Pros (comparing to gen):
AR almost same standard as per gen, both are reflective
Lume (activated in dark) on Hands and Arabic numerals are as good as gen, or rather slightly better, not superlume though
Engraving on caseback is correct in all aspect
Quick release buttons on lugs are centered and polished as per gen
Both lug bars are well polished
Case and Bezel are well polished
Cons (comparing to gen):
CG appearance not well brushed enough, looks shiny even though it is brushed
CG shape looks a little bit out of shape, edge should be sharper
Date wheel fonts too thin, should be bolder a bit
Level tip on CG too far away from case
Level shape on CG is incorrect
Fonts of LSWISS MADEL are too bold, should be lighter
Minute and hour hands have some imperfect cuts on their edges, only visible when looked close-up
Both QR buttons too close to edges of lugs, both buttons are too large
Lume (not activated, in daylights) on Hands and Arabic numerals are a bit bold in colour, should be lighter/duller a bit
Arabic numerals are very close to dial's edge. Similar issue as per mentioned by other members previously.
Easily exposed of rep movement due to display caseback
Leather strap not as thick and genuine as per gen
Strap buckle look alike but feel like cheap metal
My Conclusion:
It's a very good quality rep. Well produced. A7750 Movement is working flawlessly and very accurate. However cosmetic similarity is 80% or less compared to a gen. It's closed to First Class rep, but definitely not a Super rep due to its display caseback which exposed the rep movement. Nonetheless, I still love it very much. Well...IMHO, if one is not familiar with the gen, then he can hardly spot any flaw at all. :cheers:
My apologies for the poorly taken photo images:
Minute and hour hands have some imperfect cuts on edges:
Level tip too far from case:
Level shape incorrect:
Too big on my wrist lol:
Hi all, I am very new here. Happened to bypass this forum 3 weeks ago. And since then, I have been studying and learning here for almost everyday. This forum has all the information which we need to know about a rep. As a newbie, i can pick up easily without asking or posting any question. A great forum and community! I am now equipped with some minimal knowledge and decided to do a review for my first rep, Pam 359 v4.
Why my first rep is a Pam 359? It's because i had a genuine Pam 359 which i worn for a year. My plan is to sell the gen and use the $$ to invest in some Super reps. And due to my affection towards this model, i have decided to make it my first rep even though it is not a Super rep. haha.
: However, sad to say that, no photo was taken with the gen and rep side by side. Because i sold the gen for a good deal on the same day after i received my rep. :facepalm: But of cus, i did compare and note down the differences in various areas before the gen was gone.I will use the review on Pam 359v3 by Polonus as a guideline.
Do take note that, you will only see comparison between a gen in this review. I will not do any comparison with the previous version of this rep.
Watch: Pam 359 v4
Dealer: Josh, Perfect Clones
Link: http://www.1-pc8838.com/pn359m02-359m-1950-days-p-12982.html
Remarks: A knowledgeable and patience dealer. Smooth transaction. I'm from Singapore and it took 9 days to reach me from China, Guangzhou. Highly recommended!
Pros (comparing to gen):
AR almost same standard as per gen, both are reflective
Lume (activated in dark) on Hands and Arabic numerals are as good as gen, or rather slightly better, not superlume though
Engraving on caseback is correct in all aspect
Quick release buttons on lugs are centered and polished as per gen
Both lug bars are well polished
Case and Bezel are well polished
Cons (comparing to gen):
CG appearance not well brushed enough, looks shiny even though it is brushed
CG shape looks a little bit out of shape, edge should be sharper
Date wheel fonts too thin, should be bolder a bit
Level tip on CG too far away from case
Level shape on CG is incorrect
Fonts of LSWISS MADEL are too bold, should be lighter
Minute and hour hands have some imperfect cuts on their edges, only visible when looked close-up
Both QR buttons too close to edges of lugs, both buttons are too large
Lume (not activated, in daylights) on Hands and Arabic numerals are a bit bold in colour, should be lighter/duller a bit
Arabic numerals are very close to dial's edge. Similar issue as per mentioned by other members previously.
Easily exposed of rep movement due to display caseback
Leather strap not as thick and genuine as per gen
Strap buckle look alike but feel like cheap metal
My Conclusion:
It's a very good quality rep. Well produced. A7750 Movement is working flawlessly and very accurate. However cosmetic similarity is 80% or less compared to a gen. It's closed to First Class rep, but definitely not a Super rep due to its display caseback which exposed the rep movement. Nonetheless, I still love it very much. Well...IMHO, if one is not familiar with the gen, then he can hardly spot any flaw at all. :cheers:
My apologies for the poorly taken photo images:
Minute and hour hands have some imperfect cuts on edges:
Level tip too far from case:
Level shape incorrect:
Too big on my wrist lol:
