{*PCTeam*} [[ EVALUATION Thread ]]******PAM 026 K-series Noob******** <<POLL CLOSED>>

[ALE7575]

This thread is started to EVALUATE the rep watch:

PAM 026 K-series from Noob factory (called V3)


PLEASE bear in mind that K-series H maker was evaluated like a Super replica. If you think that Noob version has the same quality or better you should evaluate Noob as a super replica too.

Now, this replica is provisionally evaluated as a First Class replica.
Through this Evaluation we will decide either to keep this status or to be upgraded to Super rep.

PLEASE POST THE REASONS OF YOUR DECISSION to include them in the PAM GUIDE
Your vote will be very much appreciated


Some links to get information:
PAM GUIDE:
http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/reference-pam-review-107365

Pictorial review, comparison of colour V1-V2-V3 (V3 is more Dark Pencil Lead like gen) and info here:
http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/just-landed-noob-112364?p=1099206 by gianton
To summarize gianton review:
V3 Noob has: Better colour, CG with square edges, Canon Pin flat and polished, Deeper recessed dial indices and numbers and better printing of text on the dial.

Many thanks
ALE
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[JoehwrfcJ]

For me anything noob is going to be close to super rep, I waaaayyyyy prefer them to h factory, and the case build is better than h fact, however the pvd colour is off so it has to stay first class rep.

 

[ALE7575]

I don't know why people say that Noob DLC colour is wrong.

Following Gianton pics, in previously mentioned comparison thread, you can see that V1 from H maker is darker, V2 from H maker is lighter and Noob V3 has a good pencil lead colour like gen.

Here is V1 H maker

Here is V2 H maker

Here is V3 Noob

And below the GEN

PAM 026 GEN

It is no easy a pic comparison of a black or dark grey colour, but I really think that Noob colour seems better

ALE

 

[mvyzfr1]

Having owned a noob 026k and handled a gen 026k, I can say that the color is too dark. The overall quality of the rep is fantastic but it is very black in color.

Only in direct sunlight does it look a bit more grey due to the microblasted surface finish. The gen is certainly lighter than the noob. For this reason I have to call it a first class rep. In person there is no mistaking this for gen if you've seen the real thing.

I'd still take the noob version over h-factory any day though.

 

[Om3ga_guy]

Its interesting before I purchased my noob 026k from Ryan a few weeks ago, I went looking for this exact same thread. I've had the opportunity of owning a noob 000 (kroexist DLC modded) and an H factory V2 026k and I have to say this noob 026k V3 is by far my favorite Pam and version. Gianton had a great thread (as noted above) and I agree with him on every aspect he listed.

The improvements I have noticed on the latest noob 026k "V3":
1. This truly is the best (PENCIL LEAD) colour I've seen on this model (over previous versions)
2. CG with square edges and the lever has a nice firm resistant feel
3. Canon Pin is "almost" flat and certainly polished. Mine appears to have very mild point, but hard to see considering how reflective the polish is. Ryan looked at a few others (during qc phase) and they all had the same cp detail
4. Deeper recessed dial indices and numbers and better printing of text on the dial
5. Unlike some of the V3 111's around the board, the lume on this is 100% consistent between the dial and hands

PS. this rep initially had a bad reputation for having faulty movements. mine has kept perfect time and I've had no issues with it cocking out after a full wind.

Some photos of mine for reference:
Note: In most cases this watch looks grey. Its only indoors with specific lighting does it look black"er". The photos don't do it justice.

 

[Spboudart]

Very hard too evaluate a PVD watch without having it in hand, pictures CAN'T give the right color or shades. It would be an approximate judgment. I'm not going to vote but leave that to people who have it at hand.

 

[sharrkey]

It's hard to really tell on the Pvd coating due to lighting ect but from what I can see it noob looks very close to gen, add that to nice square crown guard, flat and polished Cpin I'm gonna vote Super Rep.
I've included a few gen 026k pics also

 

[marlin2284]

Looks good to me, nice color on the DLC...

 

[gianton]

I had both v1 and v2 of H-maker 26K, Noob's v3 is a way better watch and definitely a super REP. Its my favourite watch out of the rotation.

 

[ALE7575]

Since H maker V2 was some months ago considered a Super rep and Noob is clearly better in some aspects I have voted:

PAM 026 K-sereis V3 Noob -> SUPER rep.

Noob improvements:
- Better flattened ans polished CP
- Better inscriptions on dial
- Better CG in general (leaving aside sharper inner edges)
- Better Sandwich dial with deeper subdials and markers
- IMO better DLC and colour closer to the gen.

NOTE: If finally Noob V3 is considered a First Class replica. We will have to downgrade H maker to First Class rep, because in my opinion and a lot of experts opinions Noob is better than H maker.

ALE

 

[Om3ga_guy]

Since H maker V2 was a Super rep and Noob is clearly better in some aspects I will vote:

PAM 026 K-sereis V3 Noob -> SUPER rep.

Noob improvements:

- Better flattened ans polished CP
- Better inscriptions on dial
- Better CG in general (leaving aside sharper inner edges)
- Better Sandwich dial with deeper subdials and markers
- IMO better DLC and colour closer to the gen.

NOTE: If finally Noob V3 is considered a First Class replica. We will have to downgrade H maker to First Class rep, because in my opinion and a lot of experts opinions Noob is better than H maker.

ALE

+1

 

[mysterio]

Other than the case color (which would be impossible to judge without having both in hand), I would say if H-Factory is considered a super rep, then the N-Factory PAM026K should be in the same class with all the improvements it has over the current Super Rep PAM026K as stated by ALE.

 

[Rwolf]

Super rep imho. One of my next buys

 

[shyreplover]

I voted super rep because H maker is already a super rep.
But I think both should be first class because of the visual flaw.

 

[PANERA]

Better DLC coating is the most valuable benefits.
Other one is Deeper recessed dial indices and numbers and better printing of text on the dial
For me Super Rep

 

[kaniel]

With the new improvements it deserves to be considered as a super-rep IMHO.

This is the right way to do things.

 

[ressmeplz]

For me anything noob is going to be close to super rep, I waaaayyyyy prefer them to h factory, and the case build is better than h fact

Agree, Imho it's a super rep

 

[ALE7575]

Bump

 

[JoehwrfcJ]

I've just bought one, my adjusted opinion will come in a couple of days

 

[ALE7575]

Bump