Rockrover 0 Posted October 20, 2013 Well after living with a 111 and a 187 in my rep family I've decided to have another child..er...Pam! Having been off thePam train for a while I popes back in to take a quick "look". Well subconsciously knowing I wouldn't leave without a lighter wallet, I started gravitating towards the ceramics and DLCs. Wow! Compared to standard PVD coatings, these "new" reps. are outstanding. I tried, with no luck, sourcing a 292N V2 (with the more correct dial)...all you guys snapped them up and stock is a looooong TBD. Then I started liking the DLC KW 504 and 505s, but can't make up my freaking mind! I have a 8" wrist, but in my advanced age of 48 I really lean on the date window to know what the date is...however the clean simple lines of the 504 coupled with the 47mm diameter have me torn. Any advice? Yea yea, I should just buy both! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bkuntz80 0 Posted October 20, 2013 Tough one. Even though the 504 would fit you well on your 8" wrist I think you should go for the 505. That's my next watch and I hear nothing but good reviews on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockrover 0 Posted October 20, 2013 (edited) Ale said the 505 wears like a 42mm due to the color. That got me thinking the 47mm would wear like a 45mm. I'm wearing my 111 today to get a feel...42mm on my wrist looks small since my go to watches are 45+mm now. I can't believe my first gen was a 38mm Omega SMP! Both are fine examples. And the DLC finish and dial on both are top shelf. Can't go wrong with either. But now that I'm looking at my 111 I think the 47mm 504 will add more contrast to my collection. Funny how I always answer my own questions! BTW, how is the DLC holding up? Seems pretty bomb proof. Edited October 20, 2013 by Rockrover Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted October 20, 2013 Want date window? Go 505. Done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banner 0 Posted November 3, 2013 Is this a true DLC? I noticed the bronzo models had some .05mm to simulate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cogwatch 1 Posted November 3, 2013 The KW 505 is awesome. You can't go wrong with that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ALE7575 24 Posted November 3, 2013 (edited) Is this a true DLC? I noticed the bronzo models had some .05mm to simulate It is a true and very good DLC, coating a previously beadblasted SS surface, to get a finish, touch and appearance exactly to Composite No worries about this matter This coating is awesome ALE Edited November 10, 2013 by ALE7575 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cadiken 0 Posted November 9, 2013 Is this a true DLC? I noticed the bronzo models had some .05mm to simulate It is a true and very good DLC, coating a previously beadblasted SS surface, to get a finish, touch and appearance exactly to Composite No worries about this matter This coating is awesome ALE +1 The DLC coating on the KW 504 is superb to say the least. 505 should be the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockrover 0 Posted November 9, 2013 My 504 is in route as we speak! I'll post some wristies when it come in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
