acid_luving 0 Posted December 26, 2012 (edited) I received my PAM 111 v3 from Toro. I cannot be happier. This is probably one of my best purchases. Now I think I will have to consider buying more reps. Here is my unboxing story. I received my watch within 10 days after Toro shipped from China. It came in a bubble wrapped package. After opening the EMS package, I found a bubblewrap FORTRESS. Only a sledge hammer can break the contents inside. With it was a piece of chinese hair as a souvenir. The watch case was tucked inside a rubber condom which I think I will keep to store the watch when I am not using it. and then I found my PRECIOUSssssssssssss. On the strap was a sticker, I do not know why The buckle was wrapped up too. I had to test the lume after hearing praises and I was blown away. and then the wristy Finally I decided to take a few pictures alongside my Invicta Pro Diver. The lume on the invicta is decent but the lume on the PAM glows like a torch. The only thing that I did not like was the tan leather strap. It sucks big time and yells the word REPLICA aloud. i need to change it ASAP. If anybody is interested in buying PAMS from our TDs, I would suggest you to get the rubber strap which I think looks way decent than the leather straps. Eventually, people start collecting straps. But I think the rubber strap is a good starter strap. After looking at replica sites since ages, I was fortunate enough to get hold of RWG, for which I am really grateful. We have amazingly friendly helpful people here. I am going to stay here for sometime now. Have a wonderful new year. Godspeed. Edited December 26, 2012 by acid_luving Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AS90 5 Posted December 26, 2012 Lovely watch mate! I will get one of these eventually. Enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,459 Posted December 26, 2012 Fantastic PAM - congrats! Check out my 111 on a gen gold calf strap in My Collection (link in my signature) - it's a great combo and with a gen strap your 111v3 would be as gen-like as makes no difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acid_luving 0 Posted December 26, 2012 Thanks AS90. I cant take my eyes off it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazz 0 Posted December 26, 2012 luv the watch and the AR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burnleybezel 29 Posted December 26, 2012 Loverly watch enjoy in good health. B.B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conx 0 Posted December 26, 2012 It was all going so well until the Invicta appeared . Only joking. Enjoy your Pam, it will the first of many ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acid_luving 0 Posted December 26, 2012 The straps look amazing Del. Would you mind if I ask how much did you pay and from where? I was blown away by your photographs. I need to take some with my macro lens and showcase it. The iphone photographs genuinely do injustice to the watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Yan 8 Posted December 26, 2012 Nice watch mate, shame about the wonky 2. Only joking, looks perfect, enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeandroBR 14 Posted December 26, 2012 Awesome purchase ! Enjoy it ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acid_luving 0 Posted December 26, 2012 It was all going so well until the Invicta appeared . Only joking. Enjoy your Pam, it will the first of many ! Surprisingly, the invicta is very sturdy and keeps good time. I did not expect it to behave well. I even swim wearing it. But yeah its an invicta Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AS90 5 Posted December 26, 2012 Del, your collection is beautiful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,459 Posted December 26, 2012 The straps look amazing Del. Would you mind if I ask how much did you pay and from where? I was blown away by your photographs. I need to take some with my macro lens and showcase it. The iphone photographs genuinely do injustice to the watch. Thanks mate, much appreciated. I bought the gold calf strap from Strap Daddy on RWI (our sister board) as he supplies only gen straps and gives good discounts - think that one was around $170 plus shipping. You don't get a buckle though but the rep PAM buckles are excellent so that's no biggie. It is a lot to pay for a strap I know but if you like the OEM look (which I do, especially for PAMs) then it's the ultimate mod in my opinion! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acid_luving 0 Posted December 26, 2012 The straps look amazing Del. Would you mind if I ask how much did you pay and from where? I was blown away by your photographs. I need to take some with my macro lens and showcase it. The iphone photographs genuinely do injustice to the watch. Thanks mate, much appreciated. I bought the gold calf strap from Strap Daddy on RWI (our sister board) as he supplies only gen straps and gives good discounts - think that one was around $170 plus shipping. You don't get a buckle though but the rep PAM buckles are excellent so that's no biggie. It is a lot to pay for a strap I know but if you like the OEM look (which I do, especially for PAMs) then it's the ultimate mod in my opinion! Kill me Del, my girlfriend will kick me out if she comes to know I bought a strap worth $170 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tesmith2112 0 Posted December 26, 2012 It was all going so well until the Invicta appeared . Only joking. Enjoy your Pam, it will the first of many ! Funny, +1 on that one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dejavu157 0 Posted December 26, 2012 How much did the watch run you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acid_luving 0 Posted December 26, 2012 Roll Tide!!! CRIMSON BABY !!!! Once a BAMA always a BAMA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acid_luving 0 Posted December 26, 2012 How much did the watch run you? The listed price is $278. I paid through paypal and opted for EMS so it took around $310. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverspeed 10 Posted December 26, 2012 Enjoy it in good health amazing how much better Pam reps are these days, especially from the Noob factory......not too long ago you'd pay $1300 for the best rep Pam111, anyone remember Little Hero?....and the current Noob pam111 is miles better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acid_luving 0 Posted December 26, 2012 Enjoy it in good health amazing how much better Pam reps are these days, especially from the Noob factory......not too long ago you'd pay $1300 for the best rep Pam111, anyone remember Little Hero?....and the current Noob pam111 is miles better $1300???? R u serious. WOW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Yan 8 Posted December 26, 2012 Enjoy it in good health amazing how much better Pam reps are these days, especially from the Noob factory......not too long ago you'd pay $1300 for the best rep Pam111, anyone remember Little Hero?....and the current Noob pam111 is miles better $1300???? R u serious. WOW Yep, and it's not all that long ago either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AS90 5 Posted December 26, 2012 You can still pick up PAM homages for over a grand! Ridiculous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
projectologist 0 Posted December 27, 2012 Congrats! Like others have said, you have come into reps at a great time. Plus they're costing around 100 usd less than they did a little over a year ago. FWIW, the strap that came with your 111 is pretty accurate to its gen version. Here's a the gen version on my watch... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
