I am looking at the Pam 297 O series chronograph and the Pam 299 N, looking for opinions on which model is a higher quality rep or overall a better buy in terms of closeness to the gen. Appreciate any input from the fellow Panerai experts on the forum.
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Panerai Experts (Opinion Needed): Pam 297 O Series or the Ultimate Pam 299N
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Confused slightly - PAM 297 is not chronograph, its GMT
PAM 297
PAM 299
Both are Luminor models, Both are sausage dials, Both are on SS Bands, and both even have the same movement A7750, just the GMT (297) is modified with a GMT module. Other than that, I believe they are both considered super reps or at the very least, high end first grade reps. In terms of stats (Close to gen) they are just about the same. It all comes down to preference at this point. IMO, a simple dial watch like the 299 should be manual (like the 111 V3) so if it were up to me, i would go for the 297.
PAM 297
PAM 299
Both are Luminor models, Both are sausage dials, Both are on SS Bands, and both even have the same movement A7750, just the GMT (297) is modified with a GMT module. Other than that, I believe they are both considered super reps or at the very least, high end first grade reps. In terms of stats (Close to gen) they are just about the same. It all comes down to preference at this point. IMO, a simple dial watch like the 299 should be manual (like the 111 V3) so if it were up to me, i would go for the 297.
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Hi friend
Most likely if you order a PAM 299 N series you will get a O-series because either H maker or Noob have already started the O-series.
That said you are talking about almost the same watches, with the same case, the same base movement, the same bracelet and now, most likely, the same crystal with improved Cyclops. (If you are talking about 299 N-series it would be just worse crystal.)
Therefore it is a taste matter, the GMT function and the GMT markers on dial make the difference !!
Regarding accuracy, we are talking about Super replicas in both watches. You will not find evident flaws in those replicas with solid casebacks.
If you like more simple watches go to 299
If you like complicated dials and GMT function go to 297
Concerning reliability, GMT function is good but you will add more elements to have issues
Just my thoughts
ALE
Most likely if you order a PAM 299 N series you will get a O-series because either H maker or Noob have already started the O-series.
That said you are talking about almost the same watches, with the same case, the same base movement, the same bracelet and now, most likely, the same crystal with improved Cyclops. (If you are talking about 299 N-series it would be just worse crystal.)
Therefore it is a taste matter, the GMT function and the GMT markers on dial make the difference !!
Regarding accuracy, we are talking about Super replicas in both watches. You will not find evident flaws in those replicas with solid casebacks.
If you like more simple watches go to 299
If you like complicated dials and GMT function go to 297
Concerning reliability, GMT function is good but you will add more elements to have issues
Just my thoughts
ALE
Thanks Ale, I appreciate the kind words! When i first started just about a year ago you and many others helped me out quite a bit in my learning process. Now i just hope to repay the favor (To the best of my abilities of course as i am and always will be learning more about our hobby)
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Yes my friend
You really deserve it
I remember your starting days
But not everyone is willing to share and posting his knowledge
Keep this way, please
People will appreciate it !
Thanks
Gents - Many thanks for responding to my question. My bad on stating that one had the chronograph. I am pulling the trigger on the 297 as it appears more modern to me 
, this is the one I am getting: http://www.p-cls.com/pn297o01-297o-ssss-black-a7750-28800bph-p-14788.html
, this is the one I am getting: http://www.p-cls.com/pn297o01-297o-ssss-black-a7750-28800bph-p-14788.html
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Well, this is the H maker version
I was talking about Noob version PAM 297 O-series
H maker watch most likely has better lume intensity and application but the CG is really worse than Noob CG with nice square inner edges and corners.
If you are buying a PAM 397 I recommend you a Noob
Read PAM GUIDE to get the links
http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/reference-pam-review-107365?t=107365
ALE
I was talking about Noob version PAM 297 O-series
H maker watch most likely has better lume intensity and application but the CG is really worse than Noob CG with nice square inner edges and corners.
If you are buying a PAM 397 I recommend you a Noob
Read PAM GUIDE to get the links
http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/reference-pam-review-107365?t=107365
ALE
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I'm not saying that H maker is worse, I'm just giving my opinion
In PAM GUIDE you will find some links for more info even an H maker review by PCTeam's Polonus
Read this info before purchase
ALE
Sorry for necro bumping a 2 year old thread. Are there any 297 noob owners that can comment on the quality of the concentric rings on the 9:00 subdial? Comparable in quality to the silver subdial on noob's 088? Searched around for 297 reviews here and elsewhere but haven't found much detailed info on the noob in particular.