PAM112M from Timeshop

[ochaves]

Hi people, after two weeks of waiting, I got my first new rep from China.

It was supposed to be a PAM111M from Noob Factory, but destiny (and someone in Time Shop) decided that I has to be a PAM112M from the same factory.

I'm really happy with the watch, even when what I've received was not the ordered. Anyway, I kinnda miss the seconds subdial. Is what makes a manual movement feel like a mechanical masterpiece. I'm very freaky about precision and lacking the seconds keeps me off sync the watch everyday to be sure time is accurate to the second.

Overall, rep is great, feel very comfy in the wrist (standard brown leather strap) and keeps time great. Lume is very good and I've no info about water resistance due Mark doesn't specify it in the page and I don't have a watchsmith around to test it. I've exchanged many mails with Mark, always fast and kind to answer, and he doesn't guarantee any WR.It's OK for me, I just have missed that point. Considering most of the other vndors of the same version claims 50mts WR, I assume it should have some, but I'm not willing to experiment with mine.

The CG was a little loose.

About AR, I have no idea how to evaluate it. I'll appreciate your feedback in this point. It's supposed to have transparent AR, but I'm not sure.

I've received a complimentary Louis Vuitton key ring, which my wife loved.

Packaging is great, as you will see in the pics.

The pictures quality is no too good. I've no artistic eye and my camera is an old Canon SD1000 point and shoot.

The Packaging:

When I opened the box, I found this:

Now the watch:

The Face:

The Back:

The Strap:

The CG:

On the wrist:

Hope you have enjoyed the pictures and my best wishes for 2012, plenty of watches for all of us!!!!!

 

[kaniel]

Nice watch!

I wouldn't accept a watch that I didn' ordered... But if you are happy with it it's ok.

BTW you should erase the package pics... Better not to give clues of how the reps are shipped... Customs mught be watching...

 

[ochaves]

Nice watch!

I wouldn't accept a watch that I didn' ordered... But if you are happy with it it's ok.

What can I do? When I figured out, I had already payed customs. Who is supposed to assume shipment costs if I send the watch back? This is the first time I have a problem with a rep.

BTW you should erase the package pics... Better not to give clues of how the reps are shipped... Customs mught be watching...

I don't know how is in "La Madre Patria" (that's how we call Spain here), but here everything is x-rayed by customs service (aduana), so no matter the packaging, the know what's inside. That's why they charged me customs fees without even opening the package.

If you're serious about the pictures,I've not problem removing them. I posted because is not the first time I see pics o the packaging here.

Kind regards,

 

[P4GTR]

Nice watch. Mix ups happen, glad you are happy at the end of the day. Thanks for sharing pics.

 

[PhotoGuy]

Look at that horrible canon pin!! It's 1mm off!! Hahah just teasing! Looks just as good as my 111M-noob and it looks amazing! Wear it in health!

 

[Mikellem]

Personally I like the 112 better than the 111. If you like seconds, there are many Pams you can get next time. I think you should get a $50 credit on your next purchase if you decide to purchase from him.

Sounds like customs in Spain in terrible. Sorry to hear that. I am in the states and we have no issues nor do we pay any fees.

The watch is gorgeous. Try to get use to it. or maybe you can sell it someone or friend of yours in Spain. Not everyone knows about our forums..

Happy New Year..

MM

 

[Bonesey]

I have both the H-Factory 112 and the Noob 111. Both are properly good quality. I would actually say that the 112 is probably a little better put together. Slightly tighter CG lever and also on the 111 there's a little lume overspill on the side of the hour hand which bugs me. I honestly couldn't find a single tiny flaw on the 112 to complain about. Just waiting on Ach making me a cool strap for it

 

[ochaves]

Sounds like customs in Spain in terrible. Sorry to hear that. I am in the states and we have no issues nor do we pay any fees.

I'm in Argentina. Kaniel is the one who's in Spain. I don't know how is in Spin, but here they are terrible.

In the States and most of the EU, you have the benefits of an open economy

Here the government is so hungry for money that charges you for everything you import. They are even scanning / x-raying the containers with huge machines.

 

[Bonesey]

I did notice that the CG pin isn't flush with the CG on yours. You could try to push it against something hard to get it flush. Would make it look a lot better.

 

[pgw]

I orderded a 177 from him and got a 111!

 

[ALE7575]

Hi ochaves
Ths is a very looking watch
I have the PAM111 from Noob
But looking your post I like a lot the PAM 112 without the second dial at 9
I will consider buy it next year
Congrats!!

 

[ochaves]

UPDATE:

I've tested the power reserve: 53hs. I don't know how this compares to other movements, but it's OK for me.

Time keeping: Even when not having seconds hands, this watch seems to be within the minute in a whole week. So far, this is the most accurate rep I've ever had (keeping time)

Lume: is great. After 8 hours of darknes, you can still easily read the time. The first minutes in darkness after a full load, it's a torch, comparable to my Luminox.
I wish to post lume shots, but it's not easy to take pictures in low light with a point and shoot. I remember reading a post about taking lumeshots, but no luck finding it.