The Ultimate PAM111M Teardown Review (150 images)

[jhudson]

I was just about to get parts for a Franken 5513. I think I might put that off for a Noob 112.

 

[honeybear]

Just stumbled on this, truly amazingly detailed comparison. Thanks.

 

[Member X]

I have now got a H Factory 177M and a Noob 112. I have to say, the lume is virtually impossible to photograph to show any difference and in real life it is also a close call, but the Noob lume does seem slightly more blue!

Both are great quality though so either factory will give you a good product

 

[TV1]

This is simply a the best review ever. A shame we can't all start taking apart gens and start comparing to reps like this...

 

[Mikeldn88]

thanks for writing this review. I now understand some of the terms you guys use like CG and swan neck.

How is the power charge on these replicas?

 

[Autobahn]

I cannot recall ever seeing a more comprehensive comparison of a rep to gen. Very impressive.

 

[gelyte]

Best review. Ever. Thanks Angus!

 

[Member X]

thanks for writing this review. I now understand some of the terms you guys use like CG and swan neck.

How is the power charge on these replicas?

6497/6498 movements usually have at least 45 hours of charge if they are in decent condition, with a couple of mine doing 52.

 

[watchloover]

i got a 177m doing 55+ lol when it was just service it was 60 hours

 

[Member X]

That's pretty impressive!!

 

[bacchie]

great review! I'm pretty sure now I need one

 

[watchloover]

So is the new noob dial the same as the older 111j noob dial? it looks like it to me but I'm no expert...like matted/ cream print? lol no one answered this yet....

 

[Member X]

I would say the noob dial printing is more cream than H-Factory printing, yes.

 

[watchloover]

lol I didn't ask about the h-factory

 

[Ded]

Thanks for the great compare!

 

[watchloover]

I guess no one will ever answer me only asked it 3x

 

[Despee]

Thank you for this beautiful review!

 

[BigBuys]

The answer is "I don't know" and the comment is WTF! This is a very enlightening review and comparison. Glad I found it BEFORE ordering my 111. It sounds like the accuracy is in the details of the NOOB but the synergy of the HFac wins overall. I think that I will be forced to buy both and let the loser become a catch & release.

 

[LupTak]

Thank you for taking the time in creating this wonderful indepth review.. It is deeply appreciated and I will be ordering soon!

 

[HardTalk]

Best review ever. This is the thread to come to if you've got any questions about which version you need to get. Two thumbs up! Thank you!

Anddd... Ordered!