Pam438 Difference

[skylineky]

Hi guys,

I am looking for the PEM438..but i am not sure the difference between the Lite V6F and normal V6F version
Besides, is it worth to buy the DLC Bracelet P9001/B ?

Attached the link as below
http://www.pure-time.com/category_s...ubcategory=1&advanced_search_in_category=Find

any other shops that i can buy with cheaper price and better quality?

thx alll

 

[mysterio]

Normal version = A7750, Lite version = ST2555

Everything else is the same. The DLC Bracelet came with DLCed SS version of the PAM438. The new bracelet is ceramic. Cheaper price does not equate to better quality. You get what you pay for.

 

[skylineky]

thx
Thus, lite version is worth to buy instead of normal version? I am concerning the durability of the watch

 

[pure b]

Lite has a cheaper movement. If the price difference is below $70 I would go for the 7750

 

[Norrie]

7750 is probably easier to get someone to fix if it messes up as parts are easier to source. But the seagull movement is still a good movement for the money.

 

[ALE7575]

I never understood the name of "lite" for the Seagull version on some dealers.
For price, reliability and even accuracy of appearance I would not hesitate to buy the Seagull "lite" version

ALE

 

[skylineky]

thx all....i may pick the "lite" version

 

[ALE7575]

thx all....i may pick the "lite" version

Good decision

ALE

 

[Eschenpod]

I opted for the "Lite" version from Ryan and am really happy with the watch.

Sizing the ceramic bracelet was a real pain in the arse - broke a few links in the process.

Now I'm in search of a half-link for perfect fitment.

Hope I can avoid having to purchase an entire bracelet.

 

[mysterio]

I opted for the "Lite" version from Ryan and am really happy with the watch.

Sizing the ceramic bracelet was a real pain in the arse - broke a few links in the process.

Now I'm in search of a half-link for perfect fitment.

Hope I can avoid having to purchase an entire bracelet.

That is if you can even get a bracelet separately. How did you break the links? Did you hammer the pins out?

 

[Eschenpod]

Yes I hammered the first one and a link broke.

Then I tried using a cheap plastic Chinese pin removal tool I bought on Ebay.

The thin round metal part that pushes against the bracelet pin wasn't long enough and I ended up cracking the side of another link.

Finally I ordered an all metal pin removal tool that had longer bits and that did the trick.

 

[skylineky]

I want to know how much did you get the 438 from Ryan? I am a new comer and want to have one

 

[Eschenpod]

Here you go.

http://www.intime.co/panerai/2000-pam438-o-ceramic-v6f-1-1-best-edition-ceramic-a23j-p9001-b.html

 

[skylineky]

noted and thx @ Eschenpod