PAM425 P ZF vs. PAM425 O SF

[The Tourist]

Couldn't find anything here on the PAM425 P from ZF, so I wanted to ask if someone bought it and can give some feedback on it? PT has the ZF and the SF on their homepage with about 60$ price difference.

I also read in the PAM Guide that there is the PAM425 O SF version from 2015 with improved P.3000 Clone4. So my question is what movement does the ZF have and how is the (overall) quality compared to the SF?

In the end I just wanna know with what version I should go...

Thanks in advance

 

[Hodor]

I have pam448 from zf which is almost similar to the 425, really nice watch with a solid movement and a good power reserve

 

[Norrie]

I went for the SF. I can't remember off the top of my head why but I tend to do a lot of research before I buy and that's what I ended up with. I think possibly the case was finished better.

 

[The Tourist]

Whatever version I will buy, this strap blew my mind on the 425! ...I have to have it....can anyone tell me what strap it is??

 

[mysterio]

Whatever version I will buy, this strap blew my mind on the 425! ...I have to have it....can anyone tell me what strap it is??

Based on the owner's statement it is most likely a 26/26 OEM golden calf strap.

 

[Superman76]

I had the 604 w/sapphire from ZF and it was killer... I think ZF is better on the details than SF.

 

[SteelPuppy00]

Interested in hearing if there are any other responses to this as I am trying to decide which to purchase. The SF is about $120 more expensive than the ZF.

 

[The Tourist]

Got my QC from the ZF version recently... so far only 2 flaws which bother me:
1. The "S.L.C." engraving on the rehaut (at the 12h position) is misaligned or let's say off centered. For my taste a bit too much.
2. The crown seems to be bent a little bit (I can't imagine how this might have happend!?)

So I rejected this one and hope they can fix this or send some pics from another model.

I'll keep you posted

 

[Therion666]

Toro has the ZF 449 for 180$. More or less the same watch.

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[Therion666]

http://www.tb-688.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1605

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[yakon_88]

Hmm don't know about torobravo maybe it is an older mvt not the latest

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[Therion666]

It's the latest...

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[yakon_88]

Okay then it is indeed a good deal

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[Aditya]

Whatever version I will buy, this strap blew my mind on the 425! ...I have to have it....can anyone tell me what strap it is??

Hi where can i get this watch from? With the same calf strap ?? Plz help!! Torobravo and intime both have a darker strap colour. Not sure which one is better??


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[The Tourist]

That's the gen calf strap in 26-22 mm honey color.
Since the original strap costs more than the rep, I went for a Simona Perfetto strap which comes quite close. I'd also suggest to look at the Pam Strap Guide, there are lots of good strapmakers which you can browse.

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[Aditya]

That's the gen calf strap in 26-22 mm honey color.
Since the original strap costs more than the rep, I went for a Simona Perfetto strap which comes quite close. I'd also suggest to look at the Pam Strap Guide, there are lots of good strapmakers which you can browse.

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Thanks and where did u get the watch from?? Is there a good link for it? Coz different sites show different images of the watch which are very confusing.. i am looking for the best quality 1:1 rep


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[JOP]

Have a look at Trusted Dealers forum here and choose the one you like.
Most of them indicate their best editions of a model at it's title.

The quality is high enough on almost every Panerai that you will find in them.

 

[The Tourist]

As JOP already said, browse the TD's websites either for
> PAM425 P ZF 1:1 Best Edition S.L.C Dial on Brown Asso Strap P.3000 Super Clone
or
> PAM425 O SF S.L.C Dial on Brown Asso Strap P.3000 Super Clone

They are both from really good quality with minimal differences. I in the end went for the ZF version which is a bit cheaper than the SF version and I rather invested the money in a nice strap e.g. this one: DS199 - GPF Perfetto Strap

hope that helps

 

[Aditya]

As JOP already said, browse the TD's websites either for
> PAM425 P ZF 1:1 Best Edition S.L.C Dial on Brown Asso Strap P.3000 Super Clone
or
> PAM425 O SF S.L.C Dial on Brown Asso Strap P.3000 Super Clone

They are both from really good quality with minimal differences. I in the end went for the ZF version which is a bit cheaper than the SF version and I rather invested the money in a nice strap e.g. this one: DS199 - GPF Perfetto Strap

hope that helps

Hi i recently got one pam 425 and it looks really nice. But the crystal does nt seem to be a saphire crystal . Infact i has a slight reflection in it . Could u plz tell me from where can i order a saphire crystal for panerai??


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[JOP]

Can you post some wristshots? there are many people here that could advice you.
I think gen panerai has anti glare coating only on the outside but i'm not sure.