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PAM1393 [VSF]
- Thread starter KOT1917
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- 16/4/22
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- 16/4/22
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Got mine today. It's actually very nice. Seems to be well built and to my eyes very convincing. I guess it's a bit thicker than gen but the proportions still work on it and don't look off when on the wrist IMO. Went with an Ali Rubber strap which is decent but a bit stiff at this point. Thought it might be a catch and release for me but initial impression are that it will be staying in the collection.
Also I feel like the 42mm size is appropriate for my 6.75" wrist and it doesn't look or feel too large. I couldn't pull off a 44mm tho.
Also I feel like the 42mm size is appropriate for my 6.75" wrist and it doesn't look or feel too large. I couldn't pull off a 44mm tho.
Got mine today. It's actually very nice. Seems to be well built and to my eyes very convincing. I guess it's a bit thicker than gen but the proportions still work on it and don't look off when on the wrist IMO. Went with an Ali Rubber strap which is decent but a bit stiff at this point. Thought it might be a catch and release for me but initial impression are that it will be staying in the collection.
Also I feel like the 42mm size is appropriate for my 6.75" wrist and it doesn't look or feel too large. I couldn't pull off a 44mm tho.
Nice!
Yeah, marginally thicker. I don't think it's visible even with the naked eye when side by side, but not directly aligned at each other.
I got the Ali rubber too (same color even). For the few bucks it costs, I was positively surprised how not-too-horrible it is.
How's your rotor noise? Mine is definitely noticeable, but I have louder watches than that. To me, it's still acceptable.
Exactly the same here. I only wore mine outside twice since I got it a month ago, but it's not really noticeable outside. Even if I'm sitting alone in my office I don't quite hear it unless I focus on the noise. (And my hearing is fine
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- 16/4/22
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Yea ali strap is decent for the price. There is rotor noise but nothing crazy. Not noticeable when on wrist and actually doing stuff. Only in like a super quiet place in my house could I occasionally hear it.
Mine came with acceptable +5-7s/day but a huge beat error of 1.5ms so i'm going to open it up and see if I can't regulate it and get rid of the beat error.
Mine came with acceptable +5-7s/day but a huge beat error of 1.5ms so i'm going to open it up and see if I can't regulate it and get rid of the beat error.
It was repaired through Sead's EU associate. Repair was quick and now I've been wearing it for a month without any new issues so far. Winding is much smoother now. The initial intense love phase may be over, but I still like it, yes, definitely.
A 38mm seems a bit extreme, unless you have very thin wrists. Panerais wear smaller than the case size would suggest.
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I have a PAM904 which is 42mm. It definitely has wrist presence. Best sunburst dial on any rep IMO. I have plenty of average-large sized watches but I find 36-40 to be much more wearable with 38 being the sweet spot for me. It’s unlikely we’ll see a PAM in 38 but one can hope!It was repaired through Sead's EU associate. Repair was quick and now I've been wearing it for a month without any new issues so far. Winding is much smoother now. The initial intense love phase may be over, but I still like it, yes, definitely.
A 38mm seems a bit extreme, unless you have very thin wrists. Panerais wear smaller than the case size would suggest.
Well, like someone recently said: The rep factories are an embodiment of capitalism.
They only produce what has the highest demand.
The 1393 is just stunning. Just ordered one from trusty time .. can’t wait to wear it.
What replacement leather strap do you recommend?
What replacement leather strap do you recommend?
anybody has close up shots from PAM1393? Is the dial sunburst brushed blue like the gen or just flat blue?
How is it performing now? Is it still running?Well, like someone recently said: The rep factories are an embodiment of capitalism.
They only produce what has the highest demand.
Yup. Since the repair, it has kept running steadily and without any issues.
I still wear it in my standard rotation (which means at least every two weeks or so, sometimes even for a few days straight)...
Sweet! is the thickness same as the gen? the luminor due Reps are apparently much thicker than the Gen.
According to my research, this was the only PAM rep in 42mm that was somewhat close to gen thickness. It's a tiny bit thicker still, but in my opinion not really visible to the naked eye.
Unfortunately, yes, it's true that most other PAM reps are significantly thicker than gens. However, I think once it's worn on your wrist, the thickness becomes less obvious.