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ZF or XF

ThePlayboy

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I'm so confused... I've bought the PAM684 and the PAM 1389 a while ago, now I need a new PAM 508 (water damaged dial) a PAM 616 and a PAM 571.

The problem is (and I have searched the forum) to figure out which version to buy. Maybe I need a new PAM 684 as well. (if any of the new versions is better than mine)

Can someone please help? Please, don't tell me to do my research, search the forum etc. because I already did, and I just got more confused...

So... when it come to Panerai, is it an easy answer to the question, ZF or XF?
 

erekose

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I'm so confused... I've bought the PAM684 and the PAM 1389 a while ago, now I need a new PAM 508 (water damaged dial) a PAM 616 and a PAM 571.

The problem is (and I have searched the forum) to figure out which version to buy. Maybe I need a new PAM 684 as well. (if any of the new versions is better than mine)

Can someone please help? Please, don't tell me to do my research, search the forum etc. because I already did, and I just got more confused...

So... when it come to Panerai, is it an easy answer to the question, ZF or XF?
There is no definitive answer to your question. For me I prefer the kw/xf/v6 build quality.

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mysterio

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There is no definitive answer to your question. For me I prefer the kw/xf/v6 build quality.

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Yep, there really isn't any clear cut answer to your question. For example, XF has not made a PAM571 nor a PAM508 yet although they have just released the latest version of the PAM616 which has the correct carbotech pattern. But the PAM571 and the PAM508 from ZF have no issues and are both classified as super reps.
 

ThePlayboy

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Yep, there really isn't any clear cut answer to your question. For example, XF has not made a PAM571 nor a PAM508 yet although they have just released the latest version of the PAM616 which has the correct carbotech pattern. But the PAM571 and the PAM508 from ZF have no issues and are both classified as super reps.


Hi, thanks for the answer, I'm just about to place an order for the 508, is the ZF version the I should order? (most accurate, best finish)

Thanks!
 

Repguy

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Hi, thanks for the answer, I'm just about to place an order for the 508, is the ZF version the I should order? (most accurate, best finish)

Thanks!

Nobody can tell you which the "right" choice is, because it varies. Members have given you their opinions, but now you have to make the decision for yourself.