{*PCTeam*} PAM 127 Noob-Crystal DISTORTION issues - Already fixed by Noob?

[ALE7575]

NOTE: QC pics are allowed and welcome in this Thread

As we all know the last batch (about summer 2012) of PAM 127 from Noob (the best current replica version of this watch) came with a serious distortion issue in the domed crystal
You can see clearly this issue in the very good thread started by the PCTeam member, watchsmith and modder goin6633:
http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/pcteam-latest-noob-112606?p=1102995
In this thread goin, by fantastic pics, shows the difference between an old PAM 127 Noob and the same watch of the last batch from Noob.
You can see the differences and the distortion issue:

Nowadays a new batch November 2012 of PAM 127 from Noob is announced by several Dealers

You can see the pics of Puretime, ryanwayer and torobravos in the links below:
http://puretime.co/product/pam127-e-n-maker-11-superlumed-ultimate-edition-on-black-genuine-croco-leather-strap/
http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/panerai-pam127-noob-124572?t=124572
http://www.torobravos.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=35_169&product_id=178´

The pics from these Dealers, mainly Puretime and rianwayer ones, seem a lot better than the pics of the last batch with issues and seemingly the problem could be fixed.

But we should be sure before to say definitely that the problem is already fixed

Like we did with the versions of PAM 111 and their improvements we publish this thread to start a discussion about this matter and we will try to find a definitely answer.
As in the PAM 111 V3 thread, this time, but just this time, WE WILL ACCEPT QC PICS, even without previous comments or found flaws, in order to have as much info as possible, to know appropriately this new version.

Is really fixed the distortion by Noob? :
IMO, seeing the pics of ryanwayer the crystal seems really good, but I have more doubts seeing toro's pics.

Threfore, we remain waiting for your pics, QC pics and comments about this interesting topic, in order to get an aswer as soon as possible.


Thanks for your kind contribution

ALE

 

[MMs]

I just saw someone's QC pics that had some distortion. not nearly as bad as the first
picture, but not as good as Ryan's pictures.

It seems this "new batch" is inconsistent out of the gate.

 

[ALE7575]

It seems this "new batch" is inconsistent out of the gate.

Maybe
And I'm afraid especially of that
We will see

ALE

 

[watch.aholic]

I just saw someone's QC pics that had some distortion. not nearly as bad as the first
picture, but not as good as Ryan's pictures.
It seems this "new batch" is inconsistent out of the gate.

I was just going to use reference of these QC pics that I just saw and say that the distortion is still bad on the current batch. Maybe if someone else posts their new QC pics we can get to know if it's a one off thing or the whole current batch has these distorted crystals.

 

[ALE7575]

Please friends
This watch has always distortion even the gen !! Due to its Super domed crystal
Distortion is a characteristic of this watch.
This watch need distortion to be accurate but a "controled" distortion.

Therefore, bear in mind that the distortion is necessary to be close to the gen.
We are not looking for NO distortion, but a "nice" distortion.

ALE

 

[MMs]

correct, a nice and clean distortion.

not one with break lines in it.

the pictures I posted have a clear break line in the crystal where the
dome is broken and the crystal levels out some, it's not perfectly
smooth.

first pics are terrible, Ryan's pics are good, pics I quoted are fair, in the middle.

 

[nycreplica]

Good info ALE.

 

[mvyzfr1]

Just received these minutes ago, and it looks like I can see a slight break line on the crystal, but it is better than the one posted earlier today. Would need to have shots at more of an angle for further evaluation. I am just going to give the ok for shipping, and see how it is in person.

 

[MMs]

Just received these minutes ago, and it looks like I can see a slight break line on the crystal, but it is better than the one posted earlier today. Would need to have shots at more of an angle for further evaluation. I am just going to give the ok for shipping, and see how it is in person.

I would have okayed it for shipping too.

 

[Gert-Jan]

Just received these minutes ago, and it looks like I can see a slight break line on the crystal, but it is better than the one posted earlier today. Would need to have shots at more of an angle for further evaluation. I am just going to give the ok for shipping, and see how it is in person.

Wow, I think that looks pretty good... Same as first batch!?!?

 

[Gert-Jan]

Only thing is the yellow paint bleeding on the swan neck bridge "+-"

 

[tranzmizzion]

What is a "break line in the crystal"?

Thanks

 

[jamztio]

What is a "break line in the crystal"?

Thanks

I suppose this?

I've been wanting a 127 for a while now but I'm not sure if this batch is a go. :frustrating:

 

[tranzmizzion]

I suppose this?

I've been wanting a 127 for a while now but I'm not sure if this batch is a go. :frustrating:

Ahh i see it. I can see a hint of a line in mine but it doesnt create a "double vision" effect like that though... Confusing.

 

[kayabun]

Just had too much free time ..... Which one would you pick ? :lol:

 

[Gert-Jan]

I would pick the first ore third....

 

[MMs]

I would pick the first one, Ryan's pictured one for sure.
followed by the one on the end, the last one.

 

[mvyzfr1]

First or 5th. 3rd has a definite break.

 

[carlton]

First one for me, QC accepted immediately.

 

[MMs]

First one for me, QC accepted immediately.

as soon as you get it, sell it to me, lol.