Panerai 785 b pics + review

[Maksimum210]

Sooo, this is my first post on RWI, although I am not really new to the rep watch game. Now, on to the review.


The watch is a V6f no mods, no alterations.
Case: the case is solid, the finish is great on the case. I think the CG mod is needed, but not really urgent as it already looks good. The quick strap change system(or whatever the name is) isn’t present(as on the gen), so it’s not to be evaluated. The bezel is sloped nicely, no rough edges here. The lug - case coonection is also on point. All in all, a solid 8/10 for me. Why not a 10? The gen gives out more sparkle(held in hands). Also I feel that the CG could be finished better.

Movement: the movement in this watch is a clone of a P5000. The watch keeps on 3s\d ratio which is great by my standards. Winding feels solid, crisp clicks. As it was never opened, no pics, sorry, but I can say I’m impressed. 9/10

Dial, hands, crystal. The dial is so so nice! Very crisp printing, the numbers are shiny and raised. The lume plots are good applied. Hands could be better, but it’s a rep, so they are ok. The patina is awesomely replicated, the color is warm and soft. As for the crystal, there is NO purple/blue tint! Like, literally. I included a pic to show it. 8/10 here, as well, hands could be better.

Caseback: for me- the weakest in this watch. Going to replace with gen soon. 6/10

Strap, clasp(buckle): quality is not really there(as expected). The buckle is also not removable from the strap and its construction isn’t the best. Needless to say the first thing I did is bought a new strap. 2/10 here

Summary: the watch is a must for someone looking into white dialed PAMs. A 8/10 for me!

Pics for you:
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[PolonusTM]

Hi, thanks for small review. About the "more sparkle" gen - if you were holding the gen in AD, they use special light sources to make ANYTHING more sparkle. Nice photos

 

[Maksimum210]

Well it’s my first one, I know it’s quite emotional, I don’t really feel like in depth yet, also I feel like this is not the watch everyone will go for so yeah, small. Do you think any mods are needed on this watch(I think CG only)


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[mysterio]

Neither of the gen PAM785 set does not have a quick-release strap change system. Where did you get the idea?

 

[kilowattore]

Very nice watch, thanks for the review.
If you copy and paste bbcode instead of links pics will be shown directly in your post

 

[Maksimum210]

kilowattore thanks a lot! Will take any help at the start


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[Maksimum210]

Neither of the gen PAM785 set does not have a quick-release strap change system. Where did you get the idea?

Maybe my English isn’t clear l, since I am not a native speaker. I meant there is no QRSCS, so you can’t grade it. Didn’t mean that as a flaw. And why do i mess up replying with the app? The links for me are all over the place mysterio


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[Maksimum210]

Guys, any mod suggestions are welcomed

 

[mysterio]

Maybe my English isn’t clear l, since I am not a native speaker. I meant there is no QRSCS, so you can’t grade it. Didn’t mean that as a flaw. And why do i mess up replying with the app? The links for me are all over the place mysterio


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Well maybe English isn't your first language but the explanation is unclear. "I meant there is no QRSCS, so you can’t grade it." What is "IT"? The QRSCS or the watch?

 

[Maksimum210]

Yes @mysterio


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[kilowattore]

Well maybe English isn't your first language but the explanation is unclear. "I meant there is no QRSCS, so you can’t grade it." What is "IT"? The QRSCS or the watch?

I think he meant he could not evaluate the quick release system because it's not there.

 

[mysterio]

I think he meant he could not evaluate the quick release system because it's not there.

Yeah, that perfectly makes no sense. :lol: Of course you don't evaluate things not present in the rep because it's not present in the gen. The gen has screwed in lug bars, as does the rep. So review that instead. Oh well something to improve on future reviews I guess.