ebzen02 341 Posted June 8, 2010 So last week I decided to buy myself a new toy from a nice board member over at Repgeek. Never a fan of the submersible line, however, the Arktos/Northpole are in a different league in my eyes. I just fell in love with the watch.. Anyhow, I received the watch yesterday, 3 days after the transaction-- nice price with the bezel marker glue mod and a nice CG (true to the model). The watch is AMAZING and honestly seems to wear smaller than the other 44mm PAMs; I think it's because of the circumference of the glass, but I could be wrong.The watch is heavy and substantial-- all things I like from a rugged watch. I am thinking of doing a formal review but I am sure you guys want a least one picture.. So here it is: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted June 8, 2010 Nice! What's the glue mod? Seems like I have seen a couple of them with markers missing. Good looking watch though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebzen02 341 Posted June 8, 2010 Nice! What's the glue mod? Seems like I have seen a couple of them with markers missing. Good looking watch though. As is known the bezel markers come glued with Chinese spit from the factories, thus a lot end up falling off. So what one can do is remove the markers and re-glue them. These were re-glued by, I think, Speedy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted June 8, 2010 That's quality! I'm not a massive fan of PAMs but these chunky ones are pretty nice May I ask how much it set you back? We'll look forward to the review Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebzen02 341 Posted June 8, 2010 That's quality! I'm not a massive fan of PAMs but these chunky ones are pretty nice May I ask how much it set you back? We'll look forward to the review $250, but he also include another watch (a faux china town chrono Cartier Roadster).. This is also the Updated Arktos version I believe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted June 8, 2010 Good stuff, seems pretty reasonable with mods included Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllergyDoc 40 Posted June 8, 2010 I love the big chunky PAMs, but not the ones with the date windows. They just look weird. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,511 Posted June 9, 2010 Now this is a really sharp PAM Sub!! And that pic is WOW!!! Yes, yes...plz do a formal review! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted June 9, 2010 That looks superb. Great pic too. Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebzen02 341 Posted June 9, 2010 That looks superb. Great pic too. Congrats! After looking at many gen pics, this is extremely close to the gen. The only fault would be the bezel markers, but it's something you have to really look for. For those that do not know, the bezel markers on the gen are held by tiny rods, whereas, those on the rep are glued into cut outs of the letters and indicators. Also, I believe only 500 of these were ever made so the chances of being called out is extremely slim. BTW, the lume on the stick markers is very good, better than average rep. Unfortunately, the 12 and 6 is weak.. Oh well, not very noticeable... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tressles61 0 Posted June 9, 2010 Isn't that a 47 or 48mm? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebzen02 341 Posted June 9, 2010 Isn't that a 47 or 48mm? 44mm, but pretty thick and heavy (like that ass on your avatar LOL). . love it!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted June 10, 2010 Nice. Becareful of those markers. Try to reglue them now, while you still have them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebzen02 341 Posted June 10, 2010 They came glued on by Speedy...and lets celebrate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
