baxter 6 Posted April 24, 2013 Just found this in my post box and i've got to say this is HANDS DOWN the best panerai rep i have owned. All those stories about this watch being the best yet are, in my opinion, true. I could go into detail about the minutiae of font,pig positioning,crystal height cg fit and cut out but Ale has done that already, all i will say is that the feel and the look of this thing is unreal for a rep and the colour of the Dial markers and hands is just beautiful. The boys at KV have managed to capture that intangible thing that you find in a gen which i guess comes from care and attention to detail and finishing. The watch came on a really nice asso strap but i swapped this for an Orloff croc on deployant, my preference for Luminors. Thanks to Li @ Kuvarsit who was a real pleasure to deal with and whom i will be dealing with again. Anyone thinking about one of these, don't hesitate, it is, in my opinion a true super rep. I genuinely think they would shit themselves around the Richemont boardroom table if they were presented with this. Onto a few pics which don't really do it justice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solrac 0 Posted April 24, 2013 NICE!!!! That strap gives is it a new dimension too. Well placed! These boutiques are something else. Cant wait for the next two KW (non-boutique) releases. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fellowsis 1 Posted April 24, 2013 Very nice bax, bring this to the Notts GTG! Alex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jose Betancur 0 Posted April 24, 2013 I'm thinking in buying one bit, first of all, CONGRATS!! if you compare the quality of this beaut with the 111, is there a big gap between them? Thanks pal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leigh 0 Posted April 24, 2013 Nice one pal, can't wait to see it in the flesh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhounsell 0 Posted April 24, 2013 Looks amazing! I have been equally pleased with my 417. I didn't have a lot to compare it against since my only other PAM was a beginner 111 from Toro, but like yourself I found it had a finish and feel which was totally different then anything I had seen before in reps. Also, thanks for the watch/strap combination idea, I have been trying to figure out something great to go with this watch as I too like the asso strap but don't love it as much as the watch itself. I will have to check out a similar option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted April 24, 2013 Having also just received my 417 this morning I totally agree with everything you wrote. The only thing more amazing than Li's communication is having this watch in your hands. Having handled mostly gen watches in my life,,I'd say: 1) this is a gen. - or - 2) If this is the state of reps, then I think I'm done buying gens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted April 24, 2013 NICE!!!! That strap gives is it a new dimension too. Well placed! These boutiques are something else. Cant wait for the next two KW (non-boutique) releases. Yeah i think 005 is out anytime, what else ? Very nice bax, bring this to the Notts GTG! Alex It'll be there mate I'm thinking in buying one bit, first of all, CONGRATS!! if you compare the quality of this beaut with the 111, is there a big gap between them? Thanks pal! Jose do it mate - you will not be disappointed. It's a difficult comparison between this and the 111. Both are stunning watches but somehow this one has the edge for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted April 24, 2013 Looks amazing! I have been equally pleased with my 417. I didn't have a lot to compare it against since my only other PAM was a beginner 111 from Toro, but like yourself I found it had a finish and feel which was totally different then anything I had seen before in reps. Also, thanks for the watch/strap combination idea, I have been trying to figure out something great to go with this watch as I too like the asso strap but don't love it as much as the watch itself. I will have to check out a similar option. Personally i think a nice croc really lifts these, if you are thinking of going that way try Orloff he is great value and quality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeandroBR 14 Posted April 24, 2013 Wow looks fantastic ! Indeed a stunner ! The orloff strap combo is also great ! Wear it well Baxter ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted April 24, 2013 How much would that stunning Orloff/deployant-combo set me back? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted April 24, 2013 Having also just received my 417 this morning I totally agree with everything you wrote. The only thing more amazing than Li's communication is having this watch in your hands. Having handled mostly gen watches in my life,,I'd say: 1) this is a gen. - or - 2) If this is the state of reps, then I think I'm done buying gens. +1 i've had a few gens and this thing is special. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted April 24, 2013 Awesome. cheers sav Nice one pal, can't wait to see it in the flesh! you're going to want one when you see it though Leigh.... it's going to be an expensive night for you Wow looks fantastic ! Indeed a stunner ! The orloff strap combo is also great ! Wear it well Baxter ! Cheers How much would that stunning Orloff/deployant-combo set me back? Orloff croc is about 80 euro and deployany around $ 35-40 i think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted April 24, 2013 Downside: I am afraid I might get very disappointed when I eventually get my AP Diver 3.5...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted April 24, 2013 Downside: I am afraid I might get very disappointed when I eventually get my AP Diver 3.5...? i doubt it - the diver is also an amazing watch - you'll love it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted April 24, 2013 Sweet bajeeeezussss - if that's the case, then I really think gen purchases are a thing-of-the-past for me! (In which case I can easily afford an alpine Exp2 and a Fiddy as well:-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stunnaon 0 Posted April 24, 2013 I'm curious as to how much this costs (so I can start to save up)...I just went on Kuvarsit's website and it seems to be down. Anyone care to share the price of this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted April 24, 2013 I'm curious as to how much this costs (so I can start to save up)...I just went on Kuvarsit's website and it seems to be down. Anyone care to share the price of this? $328 + $ 15 shipping to the uk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted April 24, 2013 - use replicamania.com instead. I think I paid usd400 incl. shipping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted April 24, 2013 - just checked my invoice: 328,- it is-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stunnaon 0 Posted April 24, 2013 Wow, seems mighty affordable given the quality of the watch...thanks for the info baxter and Kleen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted April 24, 2013 It's NOT affordable. It's fuckin' incredible! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stunnaon 0 Posted April 24, 2013 Yeah I guess it's not really that affordable...but from all the fantastic reviews it's been getting...it seems to be worth the price tag! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
