PAM1661 Carbotech cheaper versions made of ss coated with carbon layer?

[Kup1712]

Thanks guys. Based on your recommendations I ordered the 15mm PAM 1661 from intime. I'm amazed at the service. I paid yesterday and they said 5-7 days for QC.

I got QC just 4 hours later so they obviously had one on hand.

I'm a newbie so this is my first time reviewing QC photos.

I'm not thrilled with the QC photos...the two dial photos are out of focus on the "SWISS MADE" at the 6 o'clock but on the whole I think the dial is good and I'm relatively confident the "swiss made" will be acceptable.

My issue is the strap. I know rep straps are usually crap, so I had low expectations for it, but the stitching looks REALLY bad to me.

I'm inclined to RL. But if ALL the straps are going to be crap I don't want to play a game of RLing 3x and then settling if none of them are going to be any good.

Should I expect better on the stitching?

Also, would it be appropriate for me to request a pic with calipers showing the thickness as there do appear to be the two different VSF variants or should I just trust that I'm getting the 15mm one since thats what i ordered?

Thanks.

You can fix that with a toothpick…easy fix. The strap is not bad for a rep, it is really comfortable after first week.
Option 2 is black rubber strap. But watch itself looks good.

 

[EuroTime25]

You can fix that with a toothpick…easy fix. The strap is not bad for a rep, it is really comfortable after first week.
Option 2 is black rubber strap. But watch itself looks good.

White is also a great option. Really have fun with the strap. Also its not changed like a Gen just a fyi.

 

[JamesJW]

Watch looks great. The stiching will be so so its a rep. I didnt think there was 2 models. But everything looks good to me. Dont be too picky. Overall are you happy. Perfection can only be had with a Gen which is $15k. Everything that matters looks good.

White is also a great option. Really have fun with the strap. Also its not changed like a Gen just a fyi.

I hadnt considered white...looks awesome! What did you mean by "not changed like a gen?"

 

[EuroTime25]

I hadnt considered white...looks awesome! What did you mean by "not changed like a gen?"

I think gen you push from the outside the pins. But this one is just like any watch with spring bars. Just go on the inside between the band and watch.

 

[locvs]

I think gen you push from the outside the pins. But this one is just like any watch with spring bars. Just go on the inside between the band and watch.

No. Carbotech models use regular spring bars. Quick lock or screws aren't suitable for the material.

 

[EuroTime25]

No. Carbotech models use regular spring bars. Quick lock or screws aren't suitable for the material.

The rep has a hole on the outside which some think you push from those holes. You dont push it in to replace. The holes are just for look and dont go thought the other end. I think gen do I could be wrong. Never held a gen and no one mentions how to replace band.