Which do you recommend? Pam111 or Pam177

[josephblack88]

Ok I wanted to get me the best Rep made out there almost identical to Gen. Fell on these ones..

http://www.hontwatch.net/noob-n-factory-replica-panerai-pam-177-luminor-marina-titanium-watch/

http://www.intime.co/product.php?id_product=1179

The one front Intime has already the Incabloc installed as the other doesn't. If I get the one from Hont, ill have to install the Incabloc myself! (Theres a how to for the incabloc)

So do you think? Which Panerai should I get? And if not, is there a better one from these two? Price range around 400-500$

Thanks everyone!

 

[gmg_3]

I think the 111 is a great watch and who cares about the incabloc?

Anyone knowledgable to notice the incabloc will be smart enough to notice the replica movement (inverted).

watch geeks get too caught up in silly stuff. Is the incabloc mod more accurate? Yes. does anyone notice it from the wrist? no

 

[tuttonero438]

I don't think you can go wrong with either one. I just got the Noob 177 recently and really love that it's really light weight. I hardly realize its on my wrist. Being titanium, it has a mat finish and can look less flashy. But it oozes cool in my books!

 

[ryllz]

Had both reps modded.. Sold both Reps.. Had the Gen 111.. Sold that too.. Take a look at the 390 from noob. Almost indistinguishable from the Gen. Search for my post Gen vs Rep 390.. you'll be amazed how accurate the rep is!

 

[Z3BR4]

gmg what is inverted on the 111 movement?

 

[josephblack88]

Wow thanks guys!
@ryllz do you have a link of a 390 noob i can buy it from?

 

[josephblack88]

Can you send a picture of the interior of the movement of your 390's noob vs Gen

I Want to see the main differences between the two (from the interior) if possible

 

[kilowattore]

OP, there's no perfect rep. You have to live with it

111 with incabloc mod is closer to gen, but a skilled watchsmith or an AD will notice the slightly inferior finish of the movement, the worse polishing of the case or any small detail that will always be "off" with a rep.
390 has closed caseback, yet differences can be (hardly) noticed as ryllz thread showed.

That said, all of the above is invisible with the naked eye, so enjoy a world of beautiful reps and get all those you want!

Btw I think if you wish you can invert the incabloc on 177 in the same way since it should have the same movement as 111.

 

[ALE7575]

IMO for a first replica is more appropriate PAM 111 made of SS polished than PAM 177 made of softer Titanium very prone to scratches.
If you have problems about the accuracy of the movement,as above said, is better to go to PAM 390 Noob with closed caseback (no worries about the movement accuracy) and some improvements in crystal and caseset.
http://www.torobravos2014.com/index.php?route=product/product&keyword=pam+390&product_id=800

Regarding Incabloc mod, the person is able to see the Incabloc issue will be able to see other non corrected flaws of the movement (Swan Neck spring, SN screw, non brushed gears, no clean notches on wheels screws, CDG decoration, worse OP inscription...). And there are more noticeable flaws for experts in the caseset
You had better saving money to buy a custom strap

Good luck
ALE

 

[freanc]

The PAM177 in the picture is my watch , I bought it from Hontwatch in sept 2013.
At this moment only 2 very little lines appeared on the bezel.
If you are careful wearing it you will enjoy it a long time.
I wear it every day for a year now and it runs within a second a day!

 

[freanc]

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[ALE7575]

The PAM177 in the picture is my watch , I bought it from Hontwatch in sept 2013.
At this moment only 2 very little lines appeared on the bezel.
If you are careful wearing it you will enjoy it a long time.
I wear it every day for a year now and it runs within a second a day!

This is your case freanc, but it is not the usual case
Titanium scratches easily in daily use, this is well known. Just a hardness matter

ALE

 

[freanc]

Yes you are right, it scratches easily. I didn't try to polish it with 3M scotch yet ;-).
My new 388 with ST2555 is more solid because of the stainless steel.

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[cbmd]

My vote is for the 111

 

[d4m.test]

Get both. Or a 111 and 176 or 112 and 177

 

[takoxavy]

it depends on what type of a person you are. 177 is very easy to scratch if you don't look after watches well


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[Jaybo]

111v3 is an excellent choice. Versatile and very close to gen. This was my first rep and I bought one M2M with the Y-incabloc and "Swiss" movement. I wanted to get as close to gen as possible. I love the watch but the movement is far from perfect like others have mentioned.

If I were in your shoes I would either buy the Asian movement 111 without Y, or save up some more change for a Marlin modded 111.

 

[d4m.test]

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[jcagara08]

111 for that casual blingy look
177 for that rugged stealthy look

 

[josephblack88]

Thanks everyone, I think I'll go with the 111 for now