PAM 382 BRONZO found in the wild on Puretime's site

[rolexwatchfan]

Ive almost pulled the trigger on 389 due to an itch for 47mm diver, but I guess I'll hold untill Bronzo release. It seems more appealing than TI submersible and patina "growing" ability makes it a must have for me. I'll need it waterproofed immediately.

 

[frigpig]

I have heard than KW is releasing this watch in few weeks, but this is not yet confirmed.

Regarding decorated movements P.9000 from ZFac and from KW, they bare very similar but the main difference is that KW has decoration jewels made like real jewels and ZFac has not "real" jewels but a kind of painted jewels or a plastic material filling a hole, ZFac "jewels" have not real appearance. The rest is similar. Anyway I prefer KW decoration, it is more credible

I hope KW gets a more accurate bezel knurling than ZFac in PAM 382 samples and PAM 389 reps

ALE

Thanks Ale for that. The KW will be ready before the other!

 

[ALE7575]

Thanks Ale for that. The KW will be ready before the other!

Yes maybe
IMHO KW is making things correctly and ZFac is now trying to correct the flaws to compete with KW
We will see about the final material and the finish and accuracy of bezel knurling in both watches
ALE

 

[Gatehouse]

http://www.pureti.me/product/pre-or...n-distressed-calfskin-strap-p9000-free-strap/

Preordering is now available!

$498 though .. I would prefer to see some QC pics before pulling the trigger on this beauty!

 

[rolexwatchfan]

That SS crown makes my eye twitch...

 

[PecMan]

500 eh!!! this hobby is getting expensive ! 3 years ago it would have been 328

 

[oracle202]

For 500, the KW version is going to be worth waiting. And at least when they release something its because they have it in hand. This pre-order nonsense is just ZF and Noob trying to lock in people before they see what the competitors come up with. Old tried and true sales tactic.

 

[kayabun]

For 500, the KW version is going to be worth waiting. And at least when they release something its because they have it in hand. This pre-order nonsense is just ZF and Noob trying to lock in people before they see what the competitors come up with. Old tried and true sales tactic.

Agree. 2 lazy to update pics but quick to ask for Pre-orders ....

 

[sweden]

Agree. 2 lazy to update pics but quick to ask for Pre-orders ....

Could'nt agree more. Will wait for qc pics

 

[ceesq]

That SS crown makes my eye twitch...

Angus wrote some where that the final piece will have a bronze crown
will also wait till i see a preview of the kw version

 

[PecMan]

for what i see there is nothing wrong with z factory , i think they are trying to improve with their quality , so time will tell if the other version is superior

 

[oracle202]

Angus wrote some where that the final piece will have a bronze crown
will also wait till i see a preview of the kw version

KW doesn't usually pre-view builds. they just release them. and quickly sell out.

 

[Virpag]

KW doesn't usually pre-view builds. they just release them. and quickly sell out.

the watch on Puretime is not correct and incomplete it was the pre-preview to stir up interest now it should be updated with at least the final build with video i believe it will be a hit...me i am not taking a chance and ordering mine in advance we shall see

 

[COLDI]

The watches are built. I bet we see them before end of week

 

[oracle202]

The watches are built. I bet we see them before end of week

If they are built there'd be pics. They are rushing to beat KW. Let's not forget their last important super rep rollout the 389. It wasn't exactly smooth sailing.

 

[TESLA760]

Sometimes it's best not to speak. Specially if you're not informed of what's really going on.

 

[ALE7575]

Following Angus info the release, previously arranged for this week, has been delayed about one more week.

ZFac PAM 382 would be available to ship about 28 March (2014, of course)

ALE

 

[mysterio]

Sometimes it's best not to speak. Specially if you're not informed of what's really going on.

^^ This. I saw a photo of some bronze cases of differing composition being tested for oxidation. but other than that I have no idea what the timeline is.

 

[chris9]

Mmmmmm......think I will wait for the KW version. Been an early adopter before and regreted it.

 

[rolexwatchfan]

Lovely strap combo: