Still looking for my 177....

[anil.handa]

I just joined yesterday, but I've been reading a lot (last night and today) and I seem to have learned quite a bit about what goes on around here. The various styles of watches, the various types of Panerai's that I personally like, etc.

So let me get to the point already! I've been looking at a few 177's and I've narrowed down to what I like, both price and quality...
It would be great if you could let me know of anything I need to be weary of in the following timepieces:

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Seller: TrustyTime
P177SWA - PAM177H Titanium 44mm - Swiss Unitas Swan Neck $298.00
http://www.ttwristwatch.com/index.php?m ... ts_id=1023

P177A01 - PAM177H Titanium Luminor Marina 44mm - Asian Unitas $168.00
http://www.ttwristwatch.com/index.php?m ... cts_id=292

Seller: Trevor
Pam 177 H Series Titanium Swiss Unitas 6497 $205.00
http://replica-watch.info/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20567

Seller: Davidsen
PAM 177H-AN UP GRADED VERSION $390.00
http://replica-watch.info/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15056

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I like the Ti, I like the brushed look and I like the sweep seconds dial at 9 o'clock. Those are basically my major criteria, and it seems the 177 is the only one that offers all of them...

Also I can't afford to spend too much money since I recently bought a gen Tissot (hehe good timing eh?) so, best bang for your buck... what do you think? Any and all opinions wanted!

 

[dkcambel]

Pure bang for the buck? Get the Asian movement one. It's actually a decent movement. For my money? it would be Davidsen

 

[Secondbaseman12]

I vote for davidsan, I already voted for davidsan, its a great rep best I have.

Niels

 

[evildee]

I would go for the asian version with swan neck. Get the cheapest one for now and mod it later. A modded version I believe is better than Davidsen's.

 

[Sylar]

I got mine from a US based dealer very well priced. it is the asian version but Ive had no problems with it. here is the link to pics of mine.

http://replica-watch.info/forum/viewtopic.php?t=23346

 

[anil.handa]

I would go for the asian version with swan neck. Get the cheapest one for now and mod it later. A modded version I believe is better than Davidsen's.

Sorry, what's a swan neck?

Also.. is it standard to have a 177 with a blue case? Or is that a mod? I love the blue case in the pic below, and I think it'd be either something I want in my purchase or would definitely mod later on. And, what's this I hear about a cannon pin? Can someone fill me in on some issues I need to look at in the area of mods, etc?

@Yllwtrb: Do you have a link for that dealer that gave you a good price??

Thanks for the replies, keep 'em coming!!

 

[Sylar]

The dial is black, it looks blue because of the AR on the crystal.

Pmed you pn the dealer.

 

[evildee]

The blue screw at 10 o'clock. there's a metal piece that surrounds that screw and the regulator needle. That's what a swan neck is.

Blue case? All the 177H cases are natural ti color. The blue hue in that pic is a reflection of the sky.

Mods you should do are:

cannon pin for swiss only - if you get asian there is no need
super lume dial
davidsen hands
palp crown

If you don't know what these mods are, just search.

 

[pwrslider]

don't forget to check out ThumbWA's 177 too.....he's workin on one for me right now!