gottahaverolex 0 Posted October 12, 2011 Let me start by saying that I am in love with this watch! I haven't been so excited about any watch I have bought in quite some time. I don't know what it is about the tobacco dial and titanium that does it for me but it's just right. I just so happened to be doing an estimate today near a Tourneau store so I decided to stop in and look at the real deal to get a better gauge of how this rep stands up to the gen. I gotta tell you this rep is god damn good! Dial and hand color is spot on as far as my eye can tell. Date wheel color, position and font are awesome and lume is pretty much perfect. Crown spacing and shape looks correct as does the crown guard itself. I thought the CG pin looked a little too far out to the edge on the rep but it's pretty much identical to the gen. CG lever shape is also excellent with a rounder tip than some of the previous H or N factory stuff. The two huge flaws are the case back serial number fail and obviously the movement. Other than that I'd consider this dead nuts to gen. The Panerai nazis over at RG were complaining about the dial and hand color being off and it being unacceptable....they are smoking crack! I'm no expert but it is right on for both. The color of the titanium used on the 351 is lighter than the previous 176/177 etc and is absolutely gen like. The bezel height is a hair off but you'd never notice without looking for it. Crystal looks really good as does AR. The case back engraving is a slightly thicker font on the gen but this is also trivial as you don't see it on the wrist and the serial number deal would ruin the case back anyhow so not a big deal. My conclusion is that this is one awesome watch. Not only because of how good the construction is but just how different it is from most of the other Pams. It wears way bigger than a 005 or 111 because of it's 18mm thickness and 1950 style case withe broader corners. I'm a bit partial to 47mm Pams now but this feels and looks almost the same size on the wrist. I highly recommend that if you are on the fence about this watch...BUY IT! You will not be disappointed Below are some pics i took and I hope they do it justice. Enjoy! GHR....I mean GHP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cremona 0 Posted October 12, 2011 Awesome watch Rich. Where from and how much if you don't mind me asking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottahaverolex 0 Posted October 12, 2011 Awesome watch Rich. Where from and how much if you don't mind me asking? Thanks Aaron! From josh at Perfect Clones and $258 plus EMS shipping so $280 total Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seclark007 11 Posted October 12, 2011 I came for the rollies, but stay for the PAM's. Enjoy it in good health! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted October 12, 2011 repgeek knows noooooooooooooooooooothing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottahaverolex 0 Posted October 12, 2011 repgeek knows noooooooooooooooooooothing Agreed! LOL! I know it's got differences from the gen but good god man it's damn close! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted October 12, 2011 thanks, you made me order one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pollux1 3 Posted October 12, 2011 First PAM I've seen in a LONG time I want. Dammit now I'm gonna have to get one, I hate you GHR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottahaverolex 0 Posted October 12, 2011 First PAM I've seen in a LONG time I want. Dammit now I'm gonna have to get one, I hate you GHR Glad to help out bro! thanks, you made me order one! If I'm goin' down I'm taking you all with me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pollux1 3 Posted October 12, 2011 I don't like handwind PAM's much, and HATE not having a date function, add to this the case/dial etc look bloody awesome and it must be mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottahaverolex 0 Posted October 12, 2011 I don't like handwind PAM's much, and HATE not having a date function, add to this the case/dial etc look bloody awesome and it must be mine. It's everything you want then! Go for it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pollux1 3 Posted October 12, 2011 I don't like handwind PAM's much, and HATE not having a date function, add to this the case/dial etc look bloody awesome and it must be mine. It's everything you want then! Go for it! YUP! PLUS the case size, as you have said already, I prefer the larger size, these PAM reps are super close now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HWG 11 Posted October 12, 2011 Damn nice watch, enjoy it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverspeed 10 Posted October 12, 2011 Oh my that tobacco dial looks stunning..........great buy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g.man 0 Posted October 12, 2011 It's a beauty! Think I've found my next purchase. enjoy g.man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted October 12, 2011 That's very nice. If I didn't have a 359, I'd get that instead. Really a good deal for the price. My 359 has a very smooth 7750 mov't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pihlippe 1,288 Posted October 12, 2011 Wow what a piece, me want to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottahaverolex 0 Posted October 12, 2011 Just scored a OEM Assolutamente strap for this beauty!!!! WOOOOOHOOOOO!!!!!Los Angeles Boutique just got one in and I grabbed it! Fucking sweet!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverspeed 10 Posted October 12, 2011 Which strap is that......the faded dark brown strap? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subiim 0 Posted October 12, 2011 I saw the gen in Hawaii a few months ago and this is spot on. Even the date font looks cool (which is an issue with my 312). Nice one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottahaverolex 0 Posted October 12, 2011 Which strap is that......the faded dark brown strap? Yes sir! The hardest to get and most popular at the moment. I felt this watch needed to be kept as OEM as possible. Here's a pick of a 351 with the Assolutamente strap (on right...obviously ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibicu 0 Posted October 12, 2011 What a beautiful piece Rich. This could be my first pam....i trust your taste Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted October 12, 2011 Very nice PAM! I love the brown dial/titanium case combo. Great pick-up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottahaverolex 0 Posted October 12, 2011 Thanks so much guys! The LA boutique said they are over-nighting my strap for free! So I should have it tomorrow sometime Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fragzzone 0 Posted October 12, 2011 Definately a keeper, I have a 328 from TS and love it ... but now you got me thinking, hmmm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
