greg_r 81 Posted November 2, 2009 This isn't a watch - it's a wall clock Just to give you an idea of the sheer bleedin' size of the thing, here's a comparison shot. The tiny little watch next to it is a 47mm Radiomir! I bought this on impulse from Robert when he listed it on here recently. The standard PAM 341 I wasn't so bothered about, but the 'vintage' version (the gen was produced in very small quantities for the Egyptian military) has such a gorgeous dial, I couldn't resist. Firstly the basics. The watch is 60mm in diameter excluding the CG (!). It's very bulky indeed on the wrist but, as I suspected, not actually that much bulkier feeling than a BR01 (which is 46mm but being square is around 65mm corner to corner). It's also rather deep, however, which means you can forget about it fitting under shirt cuffs. The bezel is very nicely finished and the pearl has quite good lume. The CG looks the part and the lever is nice and tight, but the pin needs filing (as usual). Overall the watch feels very nicely made indeed. The engraving on the back is very well done and the dial is beautiful - although this version doesn't have much lume (not unexpectedly due to the colour of the numerals). The strap, however, is excellent and of similar standard to Getat's straps. Overall, all this really needs is the CG pin filing and some sympathetic vintagising to really look the part. What really gets me, though, is the weight of this thing. I've not actually weighed it but it feels three or four times heavier than my Fiddy - to the point of being difficult to wear - to stop it slopping around uncomfortably on the wrist, I have to wear the strap rather tight (I prefer to wear heavier watches a little loose). So, am I going to keep it? Honestly, I don't know right now - I can _almost_ get away with the size of it without looking too ridiculous although it's probably going to take an 8" plus wrist size to really pull it off (the 47mm Radiomir shown above doesn't look that big on me at all, but the Egi certainly does!). The downside is that the weight is a bit off-putting and may well put me off wearing it. I feel like I have a suitcase full of bricks strapped to my wrist The watch is stunning to look at, but I'm not sure that's enough to earn it a permanent place in my watch box. Other than possibly using it as a travel clock ( ), I'm going to try wearing it for a full day and then make up my mind. In the meantime, here's a couple more shots of the beast (sorry about the lack of a wristshot - I tried but it came out far too blurred. I'll have another try later and will update this post accordingly: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted November 2, 2009 size does matter! i can't wait for SFA to comment on this on this forum..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AustinTech 0 Posted November 2, 2009 Damn man, it makes that rad look like a child's watch! I do like that dial... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 2, 2009 the dial is what sucked me in, but it makes a Fiddy feel like a 36mm datejust... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted November 2, 2009 very cool... a thigh watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy66 81 Posted November 2, 2009 how big...... very nice g,it took me ages searching to find what a GPF/2 56 was when you said you were waiting for it. didnt realise it was THAT big Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 2, 2009 how big...... very nice g,it took me ages searching to find what a GPF/2 56 was when you said you were waiting for it. didnt realise it was THAT big I was just being flash - basically it's a PAM341 with a vintage dial Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KinCaidk 0 Posted November 2, 2009 It's cool G. Can't wait for the wristie. I call dips on this one if you decide to part with it. It's in the EU. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted November 2, 2009 have you weighed this monster yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscarmadfish 0 Posted November 2, 2009 greg its just way to big for you and you know that just pm me as soon as you want to sell it you know its mine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KinCaidk 0 Posted November 2, 2009 It's cool G. Can't wait for the wristie. I call dips on this one if you decide to part with it. It's in the EU. greg its just way to big for you and you know thatjust pm me as soon as you want to sell it you know its mine blaaaah... dips Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllergyDoc 40 Posted November 2, 2009 I wonder how it would look on a rubber strap? I had the 47mm SlyTech, which was very top heavy, but fit snugly on rubber. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscarmadfish 0 Posted November 2, 2009 to be fair you did ask first but i am second in line Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 2, 2009 have you weighed this monster yet? I tried, but it broke the scales... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 2, 2009 K & Oscar, I'll let you know. Lemme wear it for a day and I'll then decide whether I'm ever likely to wear it again. Honestly, it's gorgeous - I love it, but it's less practical than I'd hoped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscarmadfish 0 Posted November 2, 2009 your weakning already greg lol i will defo have it but K gets first option Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 2, 2009 Well, it was always a 50/50 proposition - I knew that when I ordered it. The size is about what I was expecting but the weight is the issue. Damn, but it's gorgeous though... Can't stop looking at it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KinCaidk 0 Posted November 2, 2009 your weakning already greg loli will defo have it but K gets first option When I decide that it is too big for me.. you can have it Well, it was always a 50/50 proposition - I knew that when I ordered it. The size is about what I was expecting but the weight is the issue. Damn, but it's gorgeous though... Can't stop looking at it. Let's see that wrist shot G.! It sure is beuatiful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 2, 2009 your weakning already greg loli will defo have it but K gets first option When I decide that it is too big for me.. you can have it Well, it was always a 50/50 proposition - I knew that when I ordered it. The size is about what I was expecting but the weight is the issue. Damn, but it's gorgeous though... Can't stop looking at it. Let's see that wrist shot G.! It sure is beuatiful! I'll try again with the wristie tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllergyDoc 40 Posted November 2, 2009 He's afraid to put it on! Might cause a sprain... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 2, 2009 He's afraid to put it on! Might cause a sprain... The problem is stopping my knuckles dragging on the ground when wearing it.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscarmadfish 0 Posted November 2, 2009 wristie ? greg is wearing it on his ankle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 2, 2009 :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: Perfect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
