Well, the 1st day is barely over and we have our first new PAM. It's really not that new since bits and pieces have been showing up in various reps (359 dial, DLCed P9001 movement, DLCed cases) but it has all come together in probably one of the more eagerly awaited reps...the PAM 438, Tuttonero.
The watch
Close up of the dial:
Lume shot
Close up of the CG:
Side view
Bracelet. If you're going to ask why the deployant ears are SS on the rep, it's because the gen is the same way (major complaint from the general public).
Photo of the DLC plated movement (at least the visible portions) behind the smoked crystal.
Removing the caseback reveals the movement beneath it.
Caseback with the Tuttonero inscription
Someone will eventually get one and post actual pictures. Some observations right off the bat:
1. The movement is obviously not a P9001 clone so it still has the flaws of its non-DLCed counterpart. As such, the location of the subdial on the rep is flawed the same as that on the PAM359, It's very small but it will be there.
2. The lettering on the movement seems too white. The one on the gen seems to be greyish probably silver or platinum paint.
3. The lever tip shape is wrong. That's probably because it's a DLCed version of an existing rep lever. There is a definite angle on the outer side and the tip is more pointed.
4. Crown looks too thin. On the rep it looks to be around 40% of the space inside the CG. On the gen it is 50%. Plus the cutout needs a little but more angle like a "D".
5. Dial fonts look to be fine, compared to the OP site, it looks pale, but on actual watch photos on the net, they are the same.
6. Weight is going to be off as it's DLCed SS compared to ceramic of the gen. Why it did not use Titanium is to probably keep costs down (but at the cost of inaccuracy in weight, anyway, you're not going to "see" the weight difference).
7. Jury is still out on the DLC bracelet as there is no actual sample yet. Hopefully it is as great as it looks (PAM299 bracelet quality).
8. Most importantly, price is not yet announced. This will be a factor in deciding its success (or level of).
All in all, it's a very good effort on the part of the Z-Factory which seems to be pumping out its reps like there's no tomorrow. I have contacted my dealer for pricing and delivery ETA. It's been on my wishlist. A better one might come along eventually but this will tide me over just nicely.
The watch
Close up of the dial:
Lume shot
Close up of the CG:
Side view
Bracelet. If you're going to ask why the deployant ears are SS on the rep, it's because the gen is the same way (major complaint from the general public).
Photo of the DLC plated movement (at least the visible portions) behind the smoked crystal.
Removing the caseback reveals the movement beneath it.
Caseback with the Tuttonero inscription
Someone will eventually get one and post actual pictures. Some observations right off the bat:
1. The movement is obviously not a P9001 clone so it still has the flaws of its non-DLCed counterpart. As such, the location of the subdial on the rep is flawed the same as that on the PAM359, It's very small but it will be there.
2. The lettering on the movement seems too white. The one on the gen seems to be greyish probably silver or platinum paint.
3. The lever tip shape is wrong. That's probably because it's a DLCed version of an existing rep lever. There is a definite angle on the outer side and the tip is more pointed.
4. Crown looks too thin. On the rep it looks to be around 40% of the space inside the CG. On the gen it is 50%. Plus the cutout needs a little but more angle like a "D".
5. Dial fonts look to be fine, compared to the OP site, it looks pale, but on actual watch photos on the net, they are the same.
6. Weight is going to be off as it's DLCed SS compared to ceramic of the gen. Why it did not use Titanium is to probably keep costs down (but at the cost of inaccuracy in weight, anyway, you're not going to "see" the weight difference).
7. Jury is still out on the DLC bracelet as there is no actual sample yet. Hopefully it is as great as it looks (PAM299 bracelet quality).
8. Most importantly, price is not yet announced. This will be a factor in deciding its success (or level of).
All in all, it's a very good effort on the part of the Z-Factory which seems to be pumping out its reps like there's no tomorrow. I have contacted my dealer for pricing and delivery ETA. It's been on my wishlist. A better one might come along eventually but this will tide me over just nicely.
