houndoggie 58 Posted September 2, 2009 47mm PVD Power Reserve automatic PARNIS!!!!!! Got this from Ebay for a buy it now of $93. Our friend Tat has the same watch in brushed SS, so I am sure he could secure the PVD for you as well. It isn't the killer matte PVD, but look good nonetheless. 24mm lug width means that I have lots of strap options because the pilot style strap it came with is mediocre, though it has a PVD deployant clasp. Crystal is mineral with pretty decent AR. The dial is dark grey with a slight sunburst radial texture that looks sharp. The major indices, the numbers, and the hands are all lumed (lume shot soon.) So if you are tired of people laughing at you little dinky white PARNIS, I would suggest picking up this Big Black PARNIS to shut them the fuck up. My arbitrary score is 91/100. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted September 2, 2009 Looks very well finished at that price, but I'll confess it ain't my kinda thing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KinCaidk 0 Posted September 2, 2009 I bet that people wanna grab that black PARNIS just to feel how heavy it is. I really like the Power Reserve, now you always know how long your PARNIS will last. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted September 2, 2009 That sunburst effect is nice Good pick up! How noisy is the rotor? From the two Parnises (parni?) I've got, they're both noisy as hell as they seem to 'scrape' round the edge of the movement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted September 2, 2009 That sunburst effect is nice Good pick up! How noisy is the rotor? From the two Parnises (parni?) I've got, they're both noisy as hell as they seem to 'scrape' round the edge of the movement. Noisy, but I will grease it up. That sunburst effect is nice Good pick up! How noisy is the rotor? From the two Parnises (parni?) I've got, they're both noisy as hell as they seem to 'scrape' round the edge of the movement. Noisy, but I will grease it up. LOL.. .I am going to grease up my big black parnis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted September 2, 2009 LoL Let me know how it goes and if you achieve a satisfactory ending :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AustinTech 0 Posted September 2, 2009 Now you are making me feel insecure about my little white PARNIS. Do a tutorial about how to lube your black PARNIS. Seriously, show us how to lube a rotor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted September 3, 2009 Now you are making me feel insecure about my little white PARNIS. Do a tutorial about how to lube your black PARNIS. Seriously, show us how to lube a rotor. I'd buy SS one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted September 3, 2009 Now you are making me feel insecure about my little white PARNIS. Do a tutorial about how to lube your black PARNIS. Seriously, show us how to lube a rotor. I'd buy SS one. Getat has it in brushed SS. I am usually not a PVD fan, but this watch looks right with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted September 3, 2009 Thanks, HD, will check it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KinCaidk 0 Posted September 3, 2009 Now you are making me feel insecure about my little white PARNIS. Do a tutorial about how to lube your black PARNIS. Seriously, show us how to lube a rotor. Remove caseback, unscrew rotor screw, remove rotor, use some ball bearing grease and apply it to the bearing with a needle, toothpick or small screwdriver. then give the ball bearing a few turns and apply more grease, wipe it clean, remount the rotor, screw the rotor screw back in, remount the caseback. That's the way I do it anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted September 3, 2009 Lube that bitch up! I saw one just like this reveiwed over on WUS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AustinTech 0 Posted August 1, 2011 just wanted to bump a big black parnis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted August 1, 2011 just wanted to bump a big black parnis :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted August 1, 2011 just wanted to bump a big black parnis Frotteur. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bklynboy 0 Posted August 1, 2011 I reviewed my big white Parnis on WUS aka sterile FA Jones homage Then I sold my big white Parnis because the thing wasn't doing it for me anymore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted August 1, 2011 @HD, I like the looks of the watch and the price is right, for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crusader 0 Posted August 1, 2011 Watch is stuning and it doesn't even seem like 47 mm. Strap is also really nice, just the right one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted August 1, 2011 don't love 3 year old threads!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Megalift 38 Posted September 24, 2011 Hang on: It says "Chronometer" on the dial - Is this watch REALLY running at COSC spec, for less than a ton??! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tits McGee 7 Posted September 24, 2011 Congrats hd. These Parnis guys know what they're doing. Other than Orient, for the money, I don't think there's a better automatic out there. I got mine a few weeks ago. That black pilot looks awesome though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tits McGee 7 Posted September 24, 2011 Congrats hd. These Parnis guys know what they're doing. Other than Orient, for the money, I don't think there's a better automatic out there. I got mine a few weeks ago. That black pilot looks awesome though. Just noticed this is 3 years old.... I got your big black parnis right here pal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave47 6,485 Posted September 27, 2011 Nice watch, HD!! I've purchased several homages and steriles on the 'Bay and have been very satisfied with their build quality and presence. It's good place to cruise if you can't find what you want here. Wear it well. dave 47mm PVD Power Reserve automatic PARNIS!!!!!! Got this from Ebay for a buy it now of $93. Our friend Tat has the same watch in brushed SS, so I am sure he could secure the PVD for you as well. It isn't the killer matte PVD, but look good nonetheless. 24mm lug width means that I have lots of strap options because the pilot style strap it came with is mediocre, though it has a PVD deployant clasp. Crystal is mineral with pretty decent AR. The dial is dark grey with a slight sunburst radial texture that looks sharp. The major indices, the numbers, and the hands are all lumed (lume shot soon.) So if you are tired of people laughing at you little dinky white PARNIS, I would suggest picking up this Big Black PARNIS to shut them the fuck up. My arbitrary score is 91/100. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canteaus 0 Posted September 27, 2011 houndoggie, I have to ask. It's been more than 2 years since you had this watch. How is the PVD finish holding up on the Parnis? I have always been curious! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
