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PAM632 [HWF]
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Finally, the release of a model that I consider one of the best gen of these years.
Definitely, the gen has a very specific color of the dial and lume, which will not just be repeated in all color manifestations, depending on the lighting, but also, note that it was produced in one of the most controversial 7040 cases, with an integrated bezel, thinner than past 6497 cases, a snap caseback that is round in shape, also the CG lever has no roller, and has springbars instead of screw bars.
Already from these photos you can see that many conditions are not met, but even so, the combination of a rich brown dial with golden hands and a logo is unique for this model, and I am sure that if HWF does not make new mistakes, there will be something to look at.
*** Yes, I will also add, the hands, as on all the latest OP.I / II models, on PAM632 should be of the PRE-V type, and not modern, as on this HWF ***
Definitely, the gen has a very specific color of the dial and lume, which will not just be repeated in all color manifestations, depending on the lighting, but also, note that it was produced in one of the most controversial 7040 cases, with an integrated bezel, thinner than past 6497 cases, a snap caseback that is round in shape, also the CG lever has no roller, and has springbars instead of screw bars.
Already from these photos you can see that many conditions are not met, but even so, the combination of a rich brown dial with golden hands and a logo is unique for this model, and I am sure that if HWF does not make new mistakes, there will be something to look at.
*** Yes, I will also add, the hands, as on all the latest OP.I / II models, on PAM632 should be of the PRE-V type, and not modern, as on this HWF ***
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By the way, I don’t know what will be written on the caseback, but let me remind you that this model was produced in R, S, T series, 1000 pieces each.
Considering that HWF does not always correctly prescribe these data, it is worth paying attention.
Also, I will reveal a little about the complex color. The gen PAM632's dial is slightly more saturated than most "tobacco" dials we're used to seeing, and in the sun it can be bright chocolate when almost black in the shade, but with a minimum of gray effect, which in rep is usually a little more pronounced than gen .
Lume, in turn, is similar to PAM634, which was already made by both V6F and HWF.
Here are some different photos of the gen, with different lighting and color correction, to show how alive it should be:
And a couple of photos revealing the specifics of the case:
Notice the round caseback, and since it has a snap latch, it should line up:
Considering that HWF does not always correctly prescribe these data, it is worth paying attention.
Also, I will reveal a little about the complex color. The gen PAM632's dial is slightly more saturated than most "tobacco" dials we're used to seeing, and in the sun it can be bright chocolate when almost black in the shade, but with a minimum of gray effect, which in rep is usually a little more pronounced than gen .
Lume, in turn, is similar to PAM634, which was already made by both V6F and HWF.
Here are some different photos of the gen, with different lighting and color correction, to show how alive it should be:
And a couple of photos revealing the specifics of the case:
Notice the round caseback, and since it has a snap latch, it should line up:
papabear244
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We might have a winner! I’ve always been puzzled as to why this model was never repped before.
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papabear244
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It might be a little bit thick compared to the gen, but at least it doesn’t look disproportionate. If I didn’t have a 390 already I would definitely be in line.
KOT, I think the greyish look seen in most reps is due to the crystal. The less clear, the more greyish it can look at times. I have tested various crystals over a brown dial and you will be surprised how much it changes the perceived color.
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In fact, for HWF drawn sausage models, such as PAM634, PAM773, PAM777, the excessive thickness of numbers and markers is not as obvious as on a sandwich and a classic sausage. Yes, the shape of the lume overlay is not so structured, and some corners could be clearer (even though it is inferior to the old V6F counterparts for these models), but in general it is not as critical as, for example, on PAM111, PAM005 and even more so on PAM1085, for example.
I agree. I think HWF pam111 is worst when it comes to thickness. They did slightly better job with pam911 but they messed up dial color. I hope 632 will have more accurate dial color than 911.
I regret not buying Noob 390 when it was available. It’s such a classy pam. I’m wondering how HWF 632 tobacco dial compares to Noob 390.
I agree that the degree of transparency, the presence of AR, its shade plays an important role. But it is also worth noting that V6F had excellent crystals, and at the same time, the same PAM346 is not so easy to see brown, just like GEN. Also HF has amazing quality crystals, but the standard color PAM056, PAM061, PAM240 loses some of the color saturation.
At the same time, the PAM632 has a slightly different shade of brown than most of the older titanium brown dials before it (Compare photos/videos online with the PAM562/PAM564, for example), and more like the chocolate that some of the gold models came with.
However, these are all rather subtle matters, just let's see how the rep will look like. This should be significantly darker and richer than the PAM390 (Which is one of the lightest in the range, and I wouldn't even call it "tobacco"), and I really hope it doesn't have the "eggplant" hue of some of the early DSN models.
In general, my expectations for the color of the dial of this rep are in line with the PAM1080 HWF. How similar it will be to GEN, in the case of 632, will need to be judged already by comparison.
Thank you very much for adding the photo!
The color of the dial cannot be estimated from their photo, as is often the case, but we can see that the caseback is not correct from all points of view.
The color of the dial cannot be estimated from their photo, as is often the case, but we can see that the caseback is not correct from all points of view.
caseback is missing little OP logo right in the middle.
Trusty states it’s brown dial.
As for the color of the dial - I believe, judging by the available photos, while the photos of TT are always deceptive, in terms of color and texture.
As for the caseback, neither the logo, nor the correct form, nor the correct case number, and even the N series is not correct. Just a random caseback.
As for the caseback, neither the logo, nor the correct form, nor the correct case number, and even the N series is not correct. Just a random caseback.
Some major flaws here;
- N Series, in which the gen wasn't produced.
- Classic hands instead of PreV.
- Lastly, horrible lever tip that's reminiscent of really early PAM reps.
- N Series, in which the gen wasn't produced.
- Classic hands instead of PreV.
- Lastly, horrible lever tip that's reminiscent of really early PAM reps.
