ShadyManc 0 Posted September 11, 2015 So my PAM 605 arrived today, one of the very few reps I've purchased this year and my reasons for doing so were two-fold:- 1. I'm on the waiting list for the gen, so wanted to try the rep out before travelling from the UK to Florence. 2. I've sold on all my other 47mm PAMs as whilst I can wear a 47, I prefer 42-45mm watches in general I have to say the watch isn't singing to me out of the box, the dial and sunburst effect are fantastic in pictures, but in the flesh the face is a little bit washy, it doesn't pop, but it most certainly pops on photos. The face on photos is much darker than it looks in real-time. The indices don't really jump out, don't get me wrong, it's not difficult to see, it just doesn't pop. It's all a bit of an anti-climax if I'm honest, and I'm not going to travel to Florence at this point for the gen. I need to try it in different conditions, its midday here, it's very sunny, so perhaps it will take on a different life in different lighting conditions but truth told I want a watch that pops in virtually all conditions. In terms of the rep itself, it's excellent. Not withstanding the movement issue, that to me isn't a huge factor, it looks very good. For a big watch it's surprisingly comfortable, it's not too heavy at all. I put it on a Wotancraft '74 and it's an OK match, strap could do with being a little darker, a dark brown strap maybe & perhaps this would make the face pop more. Have to say the rep ASSO is very good. It's a very different PAM, one that I would love to love, but at the moment it's just not singing to me. The face, whilst beautifully executed, just doesn't wow me in real-life, whereas in photos it looks like one of the finest PAMs I've seen in a long time. I'll probably turn my gen attention to a 372 or 422, essentially the same case, few variations but with a more classic Panerai face colour. This isn't a review, more the musings of a broken-hearted Paneristi that wanted to love this watch above all others, but for me, so far at least, it isn't singing to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King 0 Posted September 11, 2015 Sorry to hear that -- was excited to see this one in person myself ... Might take it off your hands if only you were CONUS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted September 11, 2015 I understand EXACTLY where you're coming from: It does look amazing in photies and partially in the flesh, but also weirdly kinda....ehm...dull...?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShadyManc 0 Posted September 11, 2015 Sorry to hear that -- was excited to see this one in person myself ... Might take it off your hands if only you were CONUS. I'll be in CONUS next week, all week, on business in Dallas. If you're interested PM me and I'll bring it over with me on Sunday, post out Monday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShadyManc 0 Posted September 11, 2015 I understand EXACTLY where you're coming from: It does look amazing in photies and partially in the flesh, but also weirdly kinda....ehm...dull...?! It's the strangest thing, at certain angles it absolutely pops, but face-on, in good light, it's just OK, nothing particularly special. It is without doubt the best watch to photograph though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simonbolivar 1 Posted September 11, 2015 Looks like you may have saved yourself $13k Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShadyManc 0 Posted September 11, 2015 Looks like you may have saved yourself $13k Indeed :-) Don't think they're $13k though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frakius 0 Posted September 15, 2015 I wonder if the Gens dial has more pop to it than the rep? Saying that I still think it looks beautiful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShadyManc 0 Posted September 20, 2015 This is KW? Yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrie 1 Posted September 22, 2015 I just got mine yesterday too and it's thumbs to the side for me too at the moment. Hopefully it's a grower. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrie 1 Posted September 23, 2015 (edited) It's growing on me. It's definitely a chameleon. It looks pretty dull if it's not getting bright light but outside, it's stunning. Just need to get the right strap. This isn't it but I prefer it to the grey asso. Edited September 23, 2015 by norrie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMMC 0 Posted October 23, 2015 (edited) All existing version soon on sale...movement is the weak point of this watch. Now we have a nice new version with P3000 superclone movement. http://www.ttw8488.c...oducts_id=14053 http://www.puretime.watch/product/pam605-q-zf-luminer-1950-3-days-firenze-limited-edition-on-gray-asso-strap-p3000-super-clone/ Edited October 23, 2015 by JMMC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ATEspo 0 Posted October 26, 2015 I missed out when KW did that sale about a month ago. I've been on the lookout for one to pop up in M2M. If anyone has one they dont wear much, let me know, I'd love to try one out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stormtooper4 8 Posted November 7, 2015 (edited) That's the money shot , if it looked that good all the time it would be a keeper for sure. I hear you on the dullness, I have the same feeling about 177/176's, had a few, always want like them but never held on for too long It's growing on me. It's definitely a chameleon. It looks pretty dull if it's not getting bright light but outside, it's stunning. Just need to get the right strap. This isn't it but I prefer it to the grey asso. Edited November 7, 2015 by stormtooper4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMMC 0 Posted November 15, 2015 (edited) IMHO, KW too much yellow "LUMINOR PANERAI - FIRENZE" dial inscrptions not macthing lume color are (as all dial faults) a BIG tell. I think ZF version is better. Edited November 15, 2015 by JMMC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrey PAM 1 Posted November 18, 2015 I cannot understand, ... unless so it is complex to pick up color of a paint as in GEN ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UmpaHimself 222 Posted November 18, 2015 Damn I really want one. Thinking about replacing my 372 with that but I am going to wait on a better dial. It needs more blue less brown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted November 22, 2015 I've been away so long, I wasn't even aware of this model's existence until I logged back in today! I think it looks like one of those watches that has 'character' and grows on you over time. I think I'll add it to the list for when I am rich... lol It looks like the rep has amazing quality in the pics, though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
