Del 4,463 Posted November 4, 2011 Sometime less is more. And that's certainly the case with the PAM 176M that I received from Perfect Clones yesterday! Very simple but stunning piece with superlumed sandwich dial and titanium case. I have to say that the transaction with Perfect Clones was flawless (this was the first time I had bought from Josh) - pick your watch, pay by credit card online, get QCs pics the following day and then the watch appears in 5 days via EMS shipping! I actually emailed Josh before ordering to check it was in stock and he replied within an hour or so - tip top! It came on a rubber strap but I swapped it onto this rather nice brown croc rep strap that came off my PAM 088 from Robert (I had already bought a strap for the 088 but almost didn't use it - the rep strap is really excellent) and swapped over the titanium buckle. As it turns out, this brown croc stap is pretty close to the 176 gen strap in appearance (see pics below) so I think I have a winner. Anyway, I took a whole bunch of pics this afternoon so I'll just let you see for yourself.......hope you enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King 0 Posted November 4, 2011 Good looking watch. I think your strap might look better than the gen! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted November 4, 2011 Good looking watch. I think your strap might look better than the gen! Thanks mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 4, 2011 That's really nice - if I didn't already have a 177 I'd be buying one of those (translation: trying to resist buying yet another Panerai... ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottahaverolex 0 Posted November 4, 2011 Awesome Del! Looks really good. I just can't get with the base dials, they don't appeal to me for some reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g.man 0 Posted November 4, 2011 Lovely watch Del. bought the same one from Josh about a month ago and it's hardly been off my wrist since. Wear it in good health g.man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted November 4, 2011 That's really nice - if I didn't already have a 177 I'd be buying one of those (translation: trying to resist buying yet another Panerai... :P ) I tried to resist too, but failed. I have another on route.... Awesome Del! Looks really good. I just can't get with the base dials, they don't appeal to me for some reason. Cheers mate. I know what you mean about the base dials but I think there is something very nice about them because they are so simple, especially with the sandwich dial, plus the titanium case makes it look a bit different too. @ g.man - thanks mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guami007 0 Posted November 4, 2011 Holy crap that's nice. Sure it's not gen? Del - do you happen to know where I might be able to source that type of crown guard? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted November 4, 2011 Wow, very nice. I have like the 177 for a long time...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OceanView 0 Posted November 4, 2011 Gorgeous watch congrats! Was wondering if the AR has any color and also, are the markers white or white with a hint of green? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted November 4, 2011 Holy crap that's nice. Sure it's not gen? Del - do you happen to know where I might be able to source that type of crown guard? Thanks! (Don't think it's a gen........ ) Wow, very nice. I have like the 177 for a long time...... Thanks John. I also like the 177 but I wanted it to look more different from my 318 so losing the seconds @ 9 was ideal for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 4, 2011 AR is pretty much colourless on these. Markers are off-white, very close to the gen. Hard to photograph though as the lume is so good it shows in just about everything short of direct sunlight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted November 4, 2011 Gorgeous watch congrats!Was wondering if the AR has any color and also, are the markers white or white with a hint of green? Thanks. Greg answered, too slow I am Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted November 4, 2011 Nice I was looking at a 176 but I have a 177 so I thought it might be too similar. I was really looking for something a bit more shiny so I went for a 112 instead - I'm glad I did, I love the simple, uncluttered dial! Balances the shiny case nicely This 176 is a H-Factory version, isn't it? Lume and build quality is awesome on these Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted November 4, 2011 This 176 is a H-Factory version, isn't it? Lume and build quality is awesome on these Thanks X. Yes, I'm sure this is H-Factory. Quality is amazing, no doubt about it. I agree with you that there wouldn't be much point in getting a 176 when you have a 177. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted November 4, 2011 I just wish there was a waterproofing tester locally so I could know whether I could get them wet! I reckon it would be safe, they feel tight as a drum, but you never know... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gianton 14 Posted November 4, 2011 Great watch and even better pics, wear it well mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted November 4, 2011 Titanium just looks so right for a Pam. Especially with a base dial like this. Man that is gorgeous! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g.man 0 Posted November 4, 2011 You know you want one! g.man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBuys 0 Posted November 4, 2011 Back at you Del! Houndoggie got stupid and sold me his 176M! I think I love that More here if interested: http://photobucket.com/BigBuys176M Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deja123 0 Posted November 4, 2011 Thats Hot, espacialy with that gen like strap ;-) have Fun with it ;-) Sometime less is more. And that's certainly the case with the PAM 176M that I received from Perfect Clones yesterday! Very simple but stunning piece with superlumed sandwich dial and titanium case. I have to say that the transaction with Perfect Clones was flawless (this was the first time I had bought from Josh) - pick your watch, pay by credit card online, get QCs pics the following day and then the watch appears in 5 days via EMS shipping! I actually emailed Josh before ordering to check it was in stock and he replied within an hour or so - tip top! It came on a rubber strap but I swapped it onto this rather nice brown croc rep strap that came off my PAM 088 from Robert (I had already bought a strap for the 088 but almost didn't use it - the rep strap is really excellent) and swapped over the titanium buckle. As it turns out, this brown croc stap is pretty close to the 176 gen strap in appearance (see pics below) so I think I have a winner. Anyway, I took a whole bunch of pics this afternoon so I'll just let you see for yourself.......hope you enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Yan 8 Posted November 4, 2011 Thats Hot, espacialy with that gen like strap ;-) have Fun with it ;-) Sometime less is more. And that's certainly the case with the PAM 176M that I received from Perfect Clones yesterday! Very simple but stunning piece with superlumed sandwich dial and titanium case. I have to say that the transaction with Perfect Clones was flawless (this was the first time I had bought from Josh) - pick your watch, pay by credit card online, get QCs pics the following day and then the watch appears in 5 days via EMS shipping! I actually emailed Josh before ordering to check it was in stock and he replied within an hour or so - tip top! It came on a rubber strap but I swapped it onto this rather nice brown croc rep strap that came off my PAM 088 from Robert (I had already bought a strap for the 088 but almost didn't use it - the rep strap is really excellent) and swapped over the titanium buckle. As it turns out, this brown croc stap is pretty close to the 176 gen strap in appearance (see pics below) so I think I have a winner. Anyway, I took a whole bunch of pics this afternoon so I'll just let you see for yourself.......hope you enjoy! thas a crackin combo m8, lovely starap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted November 4, 2011 Thanks again everyone for your comments! Glad you'll like my pics. Perhaps it's not a great idea to requote all my pics though.......into trouble with the mods you might get......:yoda: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted November 4, 2011 Back at you Del! Houndoggie got stupid and sold me his 176M! I think I love that More here if interested: http://photobucket.com/BigBuys176M I'll trade every Pam I have for this! Seriously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeanusMaximus 0 Posted November 4, 2011 That looks bladdy good mate! Let me know if your tired of it and fancy sending it south to me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
