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PAM 682 ZF

sogo

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OK, I looked at the proportion of bezel width on all three models and XF looks to GEN for me than ZF.
I measured than Outside Diameter of bezel and O.D. of xtal.
I got bezel / xtal O.D. ratio. When we assume that O.D. of all models will be 100 mm than:
  • GEN bezel is aprox 10.7 mm
  • XF is close 10.5 mm
  • ZF is 11.6 mm
ZF is definitely fatter, but I don't think it is closer to GEN than XF.

It is my thoughts. PM me, if you will let XF go.


good review, I think you are right, here is the tentative compare:
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sogo

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Waiting side by side ZF with Gen , ZF bought Gen Sample


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@Repworld
Where can you get the news ZF bought Gen ? Factory always lie to us.
Could you ask ZF make a GEN vs ZF vs XF ?
I try ask my friend sent his Gen to me for more compare.
 

Repworld

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All Chinese forums down i don't know why


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pf78

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@Repworld
Where can you get the news ZF bought Gen ? Factory always lie to us.
Could you ask ZF make a GEN vs ZF vs XF ?
I try ask my friend sent his Gen to me for more compare.

let me know if you need pics of the XF from any angle, i will be more than happy to help


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Repworld

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Where can you get the news ZF bought Gen ? Factory always lie to us.
Could you ask ZF make a GEN vs ZF vs XF ?
I try ask my friend sent his Gen to me for more compare.

Intime IMG_1509.jpg


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ZF is very power for Chinese forums, but if ZF real have, the Gen review will releaed soon .

Intime maybe do it .




thank you.

in terms of chinese forum, do you mean baidu?


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klockjohan

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Excellent.
Really interesting.

OK, I looked at the proportion of bezel width on all three models and XF looks to GEN for me than ZF.
I measured than Outside Diameter of bezel and O.D. of xtal.
I got bezel / xtal O.D. ratio. When we assume that O.D. of all models will be 100 mm than:
  • GEN bezel is aprox 10.7 mm
  • XF is close 10.5 mm
  • ZF is 11.6 mm
ZF is definitely fatter, but I don't think it is closer to GEN than XF.

It is my thoughts. PM me, if you will let XF go.

And really nice with pictures.
After studying the pics on Panerai's page I get the feeling that the case is slightly different, no?
Frontside it looks like the corners of the case are more pronounced.

good review, I think you are right, here is the tentative compare:
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JERhoudin

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XF version looks better in my eyes, the thickness of the seconds hand, more accurate strap & possibly closer bezel dimensions along with the bezel edge.

Meanwhile PT has listed a 'V2' of the XF version on the new arrivals. Any idea if there are actual upgrades?

XF/V6 puts out updates very quickly, as I recall with the Black Bay bronze.
 

SuperLory

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XF version looks better in my eyes, the thickness of the seconds hand, more accurate strap & possibly closer bezel dimensions along with the bezel edge.

Meanwhile PT has listed a 'V2' of the XF version on the new arrivals. Any idea if there are actual upgrades?

XF/V6 puts out updates very quickly, as I recall with the Black Bay bronze.

xf v2 should be the correct lume one

none of the 2 seem to be perfect at this point in time
 

JERhoudin

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I received my rg XF from Ryan back in June & was pleasantly surprised on arrival that both the serial # was present on the case back (unlike what was pictured) & the lume was correct, as pictured in 'V2', so I'm not sure what they updated other than PT offering a free leather strap.
If that's what PT's calling 'V2' it's a cheap sales tactic. I'll PM & ask.
 

JERhoudin

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I absolutely love my XF. Engravings are better than my everose ym rolex, everything from the bezel to the CG is snappy & robust and I find the soft bracelet + 42mm size to = an incredibly comfortable watch to wear.
The color could be slightly improved as it's a very unique 'red gold' on the gen. I'd like to see if the ZF got the plating any closer.
 

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I absolutely love my XF. Engravings are better than my everose ym rolex, everything from the bezel to the CG is snappy & robust and I find the soft bracelet + 42mm size to = an incredibly comfortable watch to wear.
The color could be slightly improved as it's a very unique 'red gold' on the gen. I'd like to see if the ZF got the plating any closer.


Based on the comparison, it seems like if XF was able to produce a thinner caseback, it would be the undisputed winner. Haven't heard many updates on the PAM 682 lately. Does anybody know how long it might take for a V3 to come out (or if that will even happen)? I would think that this is a popular model, considering the size alone. Hopefully the factories haven't given up just yet.