Some pics of my PAMs

[timeonmyside]

Sorry for the cellphone pics so here are my three PAMs...

- PAM#249 Radiomir 1936 California
- PAM#350 Radiomir GMT Skeleton
- PAM#111 Luminor Marina

(yes, watch is dirty in this last pic!)

 

[livefree]

Nice collection. Love the cali and skeleton. . Who did u get the skeleton from? Was that from stan?

 

[timeonmyside]

My next mission is to start looking for straps!

I got all of these from a guy in HK. I had originally purchased a repRolex from one of the online replica stores (i dont know if they are listed here) and the quality was pretty much junk. The metal band was broken, the clasp wouldnt shut, etc. I'm scared to buy from any website now and somehow got lucky and secured a rep seller right in HK. So far everything I have bought from him (10+ watches) have all been outstanding in quality. I was recently in Vegas and my two tone Daytona looks identical when looking at the one in the window at the store.

I had dropped my PAM111 (one of my previous posts looking for help) and it stopped working. I even hit it several times trying ot get it going again :| STUPID. Anyhow, I spent a few weeks looking for a watch guy to work on this. Everyone wanted $200+ and several people even told me they may not even be able to fix it. I ended up finding a watch guy in Alhambra, CA.... chinese guy... AMAZING (thanks to yelp). He charged me $100 and I picked it up in two weeks. He commented that he doesnt see reps very often and my PAM111 was one of the best reps he had ever seen. If I *ever* have a watch problem again I will be going straight to him.

 

[Choi]

how strong lume of skeleton? nice watch~

 

[timeonmyside]

how strong lume of skeleton? nice watch~

I dont even know actually. I have not ever been in a situation to see what the lume is. I will let you know in a few hours. The other two are very bright. I went into a movie with my PAM111 and I could still see it near the end of the show.

 

[timeonmyside]

Dont have these *yet* but seriously considering the PAM518 and PAM520... what do you guys think?

 

[murselyfe]

Mind putting me in touch with the watchsmith? Looking for someone relatively close that I could work with. I'm in LA area.

 

[ALE7575]

If you are looking for PAM 518 and 520, the versions you have showed on pics are expensive and not accurate. You should go to KW-V6Fac versions

PAM 518
http://www.kuvarsit-watch.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=32346
http://pure-time.com/product/pam518...leather-strap-manual-winding-chrono-movement/
http://www.tswatchltd.com/15914-pa15914-pam520-q-v6f-white-dial-ss-lt-1-1-best-asian-lemania.html

PAM 520
http://www.kuvarsit-watch.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=32345
http://www.kuvarsit-watch.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=32405
http://pure-time.com/product/pam520...leather-strap-manual-winding-chrono-movement/

ALE

 

[timeonmyside]

Mind putting me in touch with the watchsmith? Looking for someone relatively close that I could work with. I'm in LA area.

My watch repair guy is near the 10 & 710 freeways (cal state LA).

Lin's Watch Repair
2635 West Valley Boulevard
Alhambra, CA 91803

VERY small place. CASH ONLY. Guy is not very sociable according to Yelp customers but when I came back for my watch he could not stop talking!

http://www.yelp.com/biz/lins-watch-repair-alhambra

 

[timeonmyside]

If you are looking for PAM 518 and 520, the versions you have showed on pics are expensive and not accurate. You should go to KW-V6Fac versions

ALE! Thanks for the tip! I would be really interested in how you can spot the differences.

As a side note, the more I compare my watches with the ones listed here by TDs, I notice some very slight differences. For example, I know my seller has 3 or 4 different versions of the PAM111 and I chose the second to lowest grade. Judging by mainly the strap itself with photos of the 111 sold by TDs, I would say I did get one of the lower end models.... but hey, I am happy with it... one of my fave watches, and yet still far superior than the Rolex Yacht-Master II that I got from Perfect Watches (uggggh, looks like many people went down their route when first starting out!).

Anyways would love to know the differences between the photos and the recommended KW-V6Fac versions. if I let him know I want to know what Im looking for as well.

Thanks!

 

[timeonmyside]

PAM 518
http://www.kuvarsit-watch.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=32346
http://pure-time.com/product/pam518...leather-strap-manual-winding-chrono-movement/
http://www.tswatchltd.com/15914-pa15914-pam520-q-v6f-white-dial-ss-lt-1-1-best-asian-lemania.html

ALE

OK! I am learning! I see a difference in the blue seconds hand, but thats about it.

 

[d4m.test]

Length of chrono-pushers, sleekness of main seconds hand - and form of the rear end, machining of the crown, overall sharpness of the dial are different.
Would love to go for the KW PAM520, also because I still don´t have any rep with that nice - looking handwound chrono-movement - but ultimately haven´t decided yet and/or have not yet seen some really detailed member pics of it.

 

[timeonmyside]

Are the watches I have poor watches? They dont seem like it to me, as I said compared to the stuff Perfect Watches is selling. My watches seem solid. The bands do seem a bit cheapy, but I plan to get nice bands.

Now I am concerned :| I just ordered two more the other day. (Panerai addiction) I have a lot of learning to do on quality. Any comments on these two pics? The rose gold one comes with real croc strap.

Thanks everyone!

 

[d4m.test]

These 2 look fantastic and I love Your California in the first pic as well.

My 212 Flyback says hello

 

[timeonmyside]

These 2 look fantastic and I love Your California in the first pic as well.

My 212 Flyback says hello

Wow excellent photo and watch!

 

[ALE7575]

You should read about PAM reps before purchasing, because usually there are several versions and usually no one, one or max. two are good.
To know about PAM reps and see all links about them read PAM GUIDE:
"Reference PAM REVIEW-GUIDE" - Replica Search, Identification, Evaluation & Selection
http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/reference-pam-review-107365?t=107365

Don't try to get info there about PAM 518 and 520 because I have not yet include them in the GUIDE

ALE

 

[timeonmyside]

"Reference PAM REVIEW-GUIDE" - Replica Search, Identification, Evaluation & Selection
http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/reference-pam-review-107365?t=107365

This is an incredible source. Thank You for putting it together and maintaining. I'm learning quickly about my watches.

 

[timeonmyside]

how strong lume of skeleton? nice watch~

I just tested it and I have little to no lume on the my PAM350 Skeleton. There really isnt a lot of info on the #350 as I research. I picked mine up for $179, TSWATCH has something similar for $139. Its an interesting addition to my collection at an easily affordable price. I wonder how hard it would be for a watch repair person to add some luminescence to this?

http://www.tswatchltd.com/13993-id13993.html

I will post a couple more photos of it in a few minutes...

 

[timeonmyside]

More pics of the PAM350 Radiomir GMT Skeleton...

 

[timeonmyside]

Here is what I know about the rose gold #231...

- modified Swiss ETA6497 movement running at 21600bph
- movement is converted to a Panerai OP X movement
- genuine crocodile skin strap

Sounds pretty good to me, but what do I know (yet)!

- - -

The #332...

- modified A-ETA7750b movement running at 28,800bph
- power reserve 40h
- stainless steel DLC coated case
- sapphire glass with AR coating

This seems pretty good to me too.