Request for Opinions + Any Watch Modders in Singapore, SGP ?

[MrHappy]

hi, folks !

=)

I have come to the conclusion that there are a few super-reps...



namely,

1. PAM 005 from Noob N series V2, which is sausage dial, with covered-back, logo.

2. PAM 111 from Noob N series V3, which is sandwiched dial, with display-back.

3. PAM 390 from Noob N series, sausage dial, covered-back, no seconds sub-dial.



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Concern #1

Regarding PAM 390, should I just strike it off the list?

Cause there was the issue that for PAM replicas without the seconds sub-dial, the movement may not be finished properly, where there is a link on RWI on potential long-term faults issue on the movement.



Concern #2

I tend towards the sandwiched dial more than the sausage dial, seeing them in person at the boutique.

My immediate needs is to buy a PAM replica, which would not be called out in the public, so that I can fit in the crowd. [ I do not want to spend the money for a Gen PAM, as it is out of reach to me. ]

The reason why I did not make the purchase decision on PAM005 is because I like the sandwiched dial designs more, though it has been pointed out that PAM005 by Noob, N series V2, is the closest to the generic to-date.


2.1. Should I approach PAM modders to do the display-back refinement?

I hope I displayed that I read most of the articles written on the forum, but when it comes to the swan-neck refinement... my attention goes exponentially low...


2.2. What sort of increment does Modders like Vac do for the PAM modifications on the display-back?

Do they make it say from 90% closeness to 98% closeness? [ I hope such numbers as an example would make it easier for us to discuss this topic, in quantitative terms ]



Concern #3


3.1. Should I send the watch to the Modders for a full servicing, so that the watch can possess longevity due to appropriate care from servicing before usage?


3.2. If you are located in Asia, and you know of any reliable watch modders located in Singapore, SGP, could you post their contact info here?






Thanks for taking time and effort to read.

I hope I have exhibited my effort to read the general info provided.

Please be gentle on me... I am a noob.

T H A N K S, folks !



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[gtanak]

Wow are you writing some school thesis?

 

[MrHappy]

hi there...


thought that it would be appropriate that I write some specifics, so that it reflects that I have done abit of reading, before asking questions.


=)


:wyliehelp:

 

[kayabun]

Get a 390 send to Spin in SG to service or do the mods you want. That's what I did and so far watch is doing well.

 

[tt88]

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My immediate needs is to buy a PAM replica, which would not be called out in the public, so that I can fit in the crowd. [ I do not want to spend the money for a Gen PAM, as it is out of reach to me. ]

buying a rep will not fit you in the crowd. Who are trying to impress? :thinking:

111 v3 is already a very good rep.
Unless you go franken, you wouldn't be satisfied.

A rep will always be a rep mate.

Sent from my Bezel using a 116610

 

[gtanak]

The best way not to be called out is to not wear a watch... Or the latest Samsung I watch.. Which will call more attention than even a gen pam

 

[MrHappy]

=)



thanks for your various inputs.

just like to check with the sgp-based folks, spin = spinmaster, right?

that's his nick, right?



does he do mods for PAM111 for the display-back?

or does he strictly do servicing only?


is there anyone else in singapore that provides these services?

 

[korneevy]

=)



thanks for your various inputs.

just like to check with the sgp-based folks, spin = spinmaster, right?

that's his nick, right?



does he do mods for PAM111 for the display-back?

or does he strictly do servicing only?


is there anyone else in singapore that provides these services?

Mate just contact him and ask directly, how are we here supposed to know what he is doing or not doing at this very moment? What I can tell you is I've used Goin in Taiwan for exact the thing you are looking for and he is a great bloke to dal with, airily quick on turnaround and super easy to deal with. Contact him, make an agreement, order the watch and have it shipped to him directly, then receive it in Singapore and enjoy. Won't get you into any crowd by a long shot though....

 

[ALE7575]

Hi friends
I think you are being a little rude with MrHappy
We get bothered if people don't study the threads in the forum and ask a lot of questions. But I think Mr.Happy has exhibited his homeworks are made and he deserves more kindness.

It is true, he has arrived to some wrong conclusions and even he has put many questions to be asked to the modders. But he has read and learn a lot and he is a noob.

The replicas you have chosen are not the more accurate PAMs.
PAM 111 due to display caseback and PAM 005 and 390 due to sausage dials. Sausage dial is not made in replicas with the same structure than gens and they cannot be accurate until the makers change their systems to make sausage dials
These replicas are good enough and are Super reps but are better PAM 029 or PAM 243.
Regarding mods you can contact modders by yourself, as above said Goin is very good and is near you.
My advice get your preferred replica, wear it some time and if after that you feel the necessity to make the mod do it.
Bear in mind that an expert able to tell a Super rep, will be able to tell the Super rep modified in the same way !! No perfect modification in these watches.


Many thanks to read and learn before ask questions
And congrats for the gotten level of knowledge
People should copy this way
Good luck
PM me if necessary
ALE

 

[MrHappy]

hi there, people !



thanks for all your inputs.

I understand that vac is taking some time off currently, due to family commitment.

SpinMaster's last post to-date, from the search, was in 9th Apr 2009... I hope he still reads private messages from here.

I would follow ALE's advice to just buy and wear the watch first... =)

Thanks for all the pointers, people !



=)

 

[MrHappy]

hi people,



I have just come across this thread on RWI but it's at Goin's Lume and Modding Section, which has escaped my attention.

I understand now the incabloc mods are for aesthetics only, to make the display-back of the PAM111 look closer to the generic PAM111, though not a 100%.

I am posting this link from RWI here, so that readers who chance upon this, can read it too.

=)



http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/about-incabloc-mods-85218

 

[justlounging]

Have you read these:

1. http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/reference-pam-review-107365

2. http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/pcteam-last-steps-134438

3. http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/pcteam-last-steps-134437


There are a few more sticky threads to bring you up to speed..

and enjoy the rep for what it is..a rep..

Good luck.

 

[kindred666]

Regarding modders, Spinmaster do not come to the board anymore, you would probably have to contact him through email, the next nearest we have would be Goin in Taiwan.

 

[MrHappy]

do you know any watchmakers who is

1. based in singapore,

2. can do a servicing on the watch for longevity reasons.


if u cannot put their details on the reply, can you private message me?

please.


thanks.

=)

 

[psychospike]

do you know any watchmakers who is

1. based in singapore,

2. can do a servicing on the watch for longevity reasons.


if u cannot put their details on the reply, can you private message me?

please.


thanks.

=)

Servicing wise , Spinmaster is able to do services/ simple mods to reps ..He is one of the best i feel ..but got to be patient as it's not his full-time job ..also dun expect by modding the rep , it's going be a gen ..
Another watchsmith that is able to service reps is in town area , but lately he is is saying alot of rep owners just go into his shop and passing him reps in front of gen owners ...decided not to do it , only through a friend who can pass to him ..: