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{*PCTeam*} New Radiomir KW PAM388 [QC pics allowed]
- Thread starter mysterio
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Actual strap width for Rad is 27mm but 26mm fit nicely too. It will show a lot of the lug bar and don't really look nice if you use a 24mm strap.
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Apparently there is a screw issue on the PAM505. I don't expect it to be the same on the PAM388 as the screws aren't coated like on the PAM505.
I sent Li the WU payment for the 388 on Sunday, and still don't really know what's going on with my order... Are they shipping them out yet?
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Just posted live pics
http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/unpackaging-kw388-155005
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Well-packaged as usual
After removing all the bubble-wrap and tape
Plastic removed
Up close
Even closer
The movement
The crown
Opposite side
Obligatory lume shots (after about 10secs of exposure to a small LED flashlight)
In the dark lume shot
http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/unpackaging-kw388-155005
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Well-packaged as usual
After removing all the bubble-wrap and tape
Plastic removed
Up close
Even closer
The movement
The crown
Opposite side
Obligatory lume shots (after about 10secs of exposure to a small LED flashlight)
In the dark lume shot
All the other pics I've seen have flush Cp, as I said it might be lighting
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Quick question for the experts: when I google for images of the pam388, what I get back looks like the font and DW are all white. However based on my pics and the qc pics ppl have posted, the font and DW are the patina color.
Given kw's attention to detail I'm thinking I'm somehow wrong here, but what's the story? Is this a version thing?
Given kw's attention to detail I'm thinking I'm somehow wrong here, but what's the story? Is this a version thing?
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Many new versions of gen PAMs have the DW and the inscription creamish. KW get gens to manufacture its watches and is proud of the colour of its inscriptions like new gen PAMs
It is the same story many times discussed here about PAM 312 inscriptions. They are made with a real gen as sample owned by Mehmet KW owner.
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chris9
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My 388 arrived yesterday and it is pretty good rep. I was lucky enough to play with a gen at my AD recently and I have the following observations:
1: Case shape and engravings are very good
2: Dial and lume are very good, clean, clear with strong lume
3: Rep strap is very good, quite gen like in feel.
4: Strap lug screws only reall problem. Wont unscrew, making strap change near impossible. On a positive, they wont fall out though
I also have the 288K and used this as a build reference. The build quality of the 388 is every bit as good as the 288 with the benefit of a much better rep strap.
In my opinion the Pam 388 is a Very Good boardering on Super Rep.
My 505 is due any day now, will be interesting to see them side by side.
1: Case shape and engravings are very good
2: Dial and lume are very good, clean, clear with strong lume
3: Rep strap is very good, quite gen like in feel.
4: Strap lug screws only reall problem. Wont unscrew, making strap change near impossible. On a positive, they wont fall out though
I also have the 288K and used this as a build reference. The build quality of the 388 is every bit as good as the 288 with the benefit of a much better rep strap.
In my opinion the Pam 388 is a Very Good boardering on Super Rep.
My 505 is due any day now, will be interesting to see them side by side.
I was waiting a week or so to comment on the lugs, which is always a weakness with rad reps. I have a 288k as well and my biggest disappointment about it is the lugs not holding after a few hours on the wrist, despite it being one of my favorite reps.
But I agree with your assessment. With the exception of the obvious differences in the movement, this is nearly a super rep.
I was actually thinking of asking KW if they can give me a 45mm rad case for me to move dial/movement from the 288 into the KW rad case.
But I agree with your assessment. With the exception of the obvious differences in the movement, this is nearly a super rep.
I was actually thinking of asking KW if they can give me a 45mm rad case for me to move dial/movement from the 288 into the KW rad case.
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My 388 arrived yesterday and it is pretty good rep. I was lucky enough to play with a gen at my AD recently and I have the following observations:
1: Case shape and engravings are very good
2: Dial and lume are very good, clean, clear with strong lume
3: Rep strap is very good, quite gen like in feel.
4: Strap lug screws only reall problem. Wont unscrew, making strap change near impossible. On a positive, they wont fall out though
I also have the 288K and used this as a build reference. The build quality of the 388 is every bit as good as the 288 with the benefit of a much better rep strap.
In my opinion the Pam 388 is a Very Good boardering on Super Rep.
My 505 is due any day now, will be interesting to see them side by side.
Your point 4 is annoying has everybody the same feeling ?