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The both new model 42 , absolutely they have Gen for one of them, for me yes black look more gen like .
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VSF PAM683
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The both new model 42 , absolutely they have Gen for one of them, for me yes black look more gen like .
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Rotor is noisy indeed, but I don't mind to be honest. Does anyone know if this is a modified ETA7750 or if it's a fully cloned P9XXX movement?
The bezel is very fingerprint-resistant, because of the matte finish, it's hard to tell when there's something on it. It's not like the glossy Rolex ceramic where it smudges if you look at it.
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I don't think it ia a A7750 mvmt, but to be honest I don't know which mvmt they have used. If the rotor is noisy it isn't a problem, but it will give only a unGEN feel. I have ordered mine but see some stains a the bezel between the 6 and 9, is this something what can be whipped away?
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Look like minor stain. Maybe sticker glue. You may ask a seller to clean it.
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Do you guys think that VSF will change from the slightly domed sapphire to the flat type like gen? Hope they will fix this in V2.
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After two weeks welded to my wrist, I thought I'd change it up. The watch works on funky straps too!
After two weeks welded to my wrist, I thought I'd change it up. The watch works on funky straps too!
I actually like this !!!
Recently I saw a orange colored rubber strap in the same style as the black rubber strap the watch comes whit. Where can I buy this strap and is this strap GEN or REP?
2000 × 3000
2000 × 3000
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you've just posted a link to the panerai site with the strap and asked if its gen lol
Being a 42mm, the lug width is 22mm. You can even check the Panerai website.
https://www.panerai.com/es/en/colle.../submersible/pam00683-submersible---42mm.html
It would be nearly impossible to do a comparison without the gen in hand. Other features are good but the thickness is not gen-like at 14.5mm (versus the quoted 13.22mm) because of the P.9000 movement it's using instead of a clone of the OPXXXIV (which does not exist). So if you're waiting for super rep classification, it may not get it. But it is still a very good rep. 1st class definitely.
Today I received mine, and I have to say it is indeed a beautiful sharp looking watch! Mine first reaction was wow!! Ands 42mm wears very well and I think a 42mm is just great for a Panerai, it his more classy now. At first sight you will fall in love whit this VSF watch, that's for sure!
But for the VSF model I have to be picky (sorry guys), the rotor it is noisy, yes. It rotates to easy, when you shake your wrist it will turn for about ten times completely free.
The rubber strap is short, 70/110 so keep that in mind. If you have a bigger wrist better buy another strap for it, but I do not know of 22mm rubber REP straps are available? Anyone knows a good adress for great 22 mm rubber straps?
The fisheye effect is huge on this one, the dial will be distorted completely because if this it wille be almost impossible to look at the dial.
And again sorry I'm a picky guy, the markers on the insert between the 12 and 3 look like they were hand-painted, and the color of the markers is very thin and less sharp looking.
That the watch is a bit thicker then GEN is hardly noticeable.
Keep in mind that the movement can't handle to select only the date. You have to move the hour hand to set up the date. Also there is a little free space in the hour hand, for example if both hands are on the 12 the hour hand is not completely underneed the minute hand. You have to push the crown a bit to select the hour hand and turn it manually to his correct position.
The total finish of the watch is very very good, but the movement and crystal... I don't know, time will tell.
And if I tick on the caseback it sounds like the rotor is a bit loose. So i decided to open up the watch and have a look. The rotor itself is steady and when I shake the watch the rotor isnt making a lot of noise without the caseback. But as soon I replace the caseback the rotor sound is very noticeable. Someone has an idea?
But for the VSF model I have to be picky (sorry guys), the rotor it is noisy, yes. It rotates to easy, when you shake your wrist it will turn for about ten times completely free.
The rubber strap is short, 70/110 so keep that in mind. If you have a bigger wrist better buy another strap for it, but I do not know of 22mm rubber REP straps are available? Anyone knows a good adress for great 22 mm rubber straps?
The fisheye effect is huge on this one, the dial will be distorted completely because if this it wille be almost impossible to look at the dial.
And again sorry I'm a picky guy, the markers on the insert between the 12 and 3 look like they were hand-painted, and the color of the markers is very thin and less sharp looking.
That the watch is a bit thicker then GEN is hardly noticeable.
Keep in mind that the movement can't handle to select only the date. You have to move the hour hand to set up the date. Also there is a little free space in the hour hand, for example if both hands are on the 12 the hour hand is not completely underneed the minute hand. You have to push the crown a bit to select the hour hand and turn it manually to his correct position.
The total finish of the watch is very very good, but the movement and crystal... I don't know, time will tell.
And if I tick on the caseback it sounds like the rotor is a bit loose. So i decided to open up the watch and have a look. The rotor itself is steady and when I shake the watch the rotor isnt making a lot of noise without the caseback. But as soon I replace the caseback the rotor sound is very noticeable. Someone has an idea?
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