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Thoughts on 505 vs 643

PLANT270

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I am relatively new to the forum and all the great information here has really helped me narrow down my selections.

I would like to get a Luminor and a Radiomir. I am trying to select styles that are good quality reps, but will also wear well and mesh well with my style of dress.

I decided on the PAM111 (ASSO Strap). I know V4 is best, but it seems that the V4's are coming in as hybrids of V3/V4. Is there any way to guarantee a V4 or is it just luck of the draw?

For the Radiomir, I am undecided on the 505 and 643. I love the 505, especially how the color of the markings/numbers on the dial matches the strap. I am not crazy about the thickness of the case and the clear back.

The 643 case is thinner than the 505 and it has a solid back, both pluses. I love the hobnail dial, but am wondering if the complexity is too much for a rep to look genuine in person? I am also concerned that the numbers/markings may be too green for my tastes from the pics I saw in other threads.

I guess I am looking for someone that has these to chime in as pics only go so far? I have not researched yet where to buy, but both seem like pretty solid reps from the reviews I have read. The ceramic component concerns me too. Thank you!
 

Sparky28

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I'm fairly new myself & a Pam lover but this forum has some cracking members whose knowledge is invaluable,
I'm sure it won't be long before the advice starts rolling in pal


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This is my 505, it's amazing!
Very nice watch, I was at a Panerai AD the other day and they had one. It's the same watch! My friend was scared how they look the same and ordered one, LOL.



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Sparky28

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This is my 505, it's amazing!
Very nice watch, I was at a Panerai AD the other day and they had one. It's the same watch! My friend was scared how they look the same and ordered one, LOL.



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That's a nice looking watch,
Has it got some weight to it?


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EvilT

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Ah, a lots of opportunities to post my 643 around today (another thread just going on), LOL.
Here's mine, it's very good. Biggest/ only real flaw is the CP. there seems to be a mod for that though. If you look through my threads I did a bigger review on the 643 last year.
Overall a very underestimated watch in rep and gen imho. Tried it in gen once, for me one of the 'not worth buying in gen' watches.
I really love that watch & certainly recommend.
Cheers,
T.
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replikmaster

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Ah, a lots of opportunities to post my 643 around today (another thread just going on), LOL.
Here's mine, it's very good. Biggest/ only real flaw is the CP. there seems to be a mod for that though. If you look through my threads I did a bigger review on the 643 last year.
Overall a very underestimated watch in rep and gen imho. Tried it in gen once, for me one of the 'not worth buying in gen' watches.
I really love that watch & certainly recommend.
Cheers,
T.
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That dial [emoji7][emoji7][emoji7]


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Sparky28

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Ah, a lots of opportunities to post my 643 around today (another thread just going on), LOL.
Here's mine, it's very good. Biggest/ only real flaw is the CP. there seems to be a mod for that though. If you look through my threads I did a bigger review on the 643 last year.
Overall a very underestimated watch in rep and gen imho. Tried it in gen once, for me one of the 'not worth buying in gen' watches.
I really love that watch & certainly recommend.
Cheers,
T.
2e1b24c75823b33e26837cbd5062e71c.jpg



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That face is stunning


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PLANT270

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WOW! I may be sold. Which version is this?

5f2cc71047a564c0df552ea9266e5637.jpg


This is my 505, it's amazing!
Very nice watch, I was at a Panerai AD the other day and they had one. It's the same watch! My friend was scared how they look the same and ordered one, LOL.



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