sur3wyn

ok. i just found out theres no PAM233 reps :'(

starting to look for another favourite. the logo dial - i saw a photo where the logo had lume; can anyone point me to the model please?

cheers.

welcome sur lol yeah, you should sell that and put the money you get into a better rep goodluck mate!

I don't think anyone will buy it. I'll just wear it for daily rough stuff until it dies. Will most likely purchase a swiss/asian movement 8-days luminor for formal occassions - now.. to find one of 'em and actually have the cash to buy it! ha.

The immediate issues I see are:

There is no clear case back power reserve. That case back set-up comes from the early El-primero based Panerai watches. Second the gen has no date setting button on the side of the case. That is the instant tell on the wrist. The 21j Asian movement in the watch requires that and the gen movement adjusts the date from the crown. Keep reading and you will find you can do better.

this is good info. really something i was looking for. thank you very much. i'm learning already

from pics, i can see some minor differences. but anyhow, i like the watch - works well; looks good.

Power reserve is all working in order and i can manual wind it as well as its automatic.

i'm just venturing into reps (and watches); so whether its a cheap rep or an expensive rep or a gen - i wouldn't have a clue; i hope i'm learning all from it. and i really have to thank this forum for their support

as i've compared to some gen pics - the most obvious tell is the caseback. So if i'm always wearing it; it wont be easy to tell?

Anyways, it'll be great help to know more on how to tell if its a good rep or bad rep - so it'll help out on my future collections.

its from chinatown, but not in NYC. haha.

thanks guys.

hrmm.. i tot this would be a place to learn about reps?

oh. i found out that its a PAM124 (i think).

seems like its similar with this one:

http://www.replica-time.com/pam-124-in-rub...erve-p-423.html

http://people.timezone.com/msandler/Panera...werreserve.html

i'm trying to compare the differences now.

There is no need to change the strap to get a more gen like watch.

I'm sorry to say but you have to change the complete watch to get it more gen like.

It's really terrible and it seems like a $ 50,- watch you can buy on the beach in Turkey.

Sorry man, stay a little longer with us and you would know what I mean.

wahahaha.. i like this. very straight-forward and direct

i will def stay here longer. but how the heck do you guys do that? able to tell a really bad rep to a high quality rep?

sorry to trouble you but i'd just like to know what is wrong with the watch, etc. if you could share

all part of the learning i s'pose

Hi all,

I am a total noob in watches - but i just really really like 'em. I've read all the newbie articles (which are really really GOOD READS - i hardly read).

Anyhow I've taken my first step to purchasing a Panerai (my first rep) and would really like your comments

So, thanks in advance.

Good or bad comments are mostly welcomed, as i just wanna know what others think of my watch.

[Also please comment on the strap; as i personally feel that it looks very 'rep-ed'with the current strap - thinking of changing the strap to a more gen looking one]

Your friendly neighbour down south.

Actually, if you pester the peddlers there, they might bring out their good stuff but those on display are utter rubbish. Once you buy from the forums, you wouldn't even be interested to go to Petaling St.

Sweet. Nice to meet you

I already hate going to Petaling St. almost had a fight with a peddler because I inquired a price and wasn't interested; just walk away. The guy was like following me, swearing and shouting at me - I just turned around and asked him (quite loud to attract attention) if he was forcing me to buy; then he just kept quiet and stood there. Is very bad experiance and very embarassing to have such people in our tourist areas, sigh~.

Anyhow, any dealers to recommend in this forum? Like local or around our region?

How'd you guys do that? Looking at the site and knowing that its all scam. (Im very noob)

I've been looking at that site too because i'm trying to find a Gyro Tourbillon 2 Rep - and this site was the only one who had it. Which eventually made me wonder into this fantastic forum to find trusty dealers

Welcome mate. Which part of Malaysia are you based in?

In KL....you do actually get the same watches that our dealers sell here.

Yup, KL. I haven't bought any watches yet. This is why i'm digging more info and learning more from this forum.

You mean the same stuff as from Petaling St. (Chinatown Street Name in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)?

Warm welcome to RWG,

Petaling St crap cannot compare to the stuff that our dealers have here... The knowledge in these boards are astounding. They'a always something new to learn. Reading more topics and asking the appropriate questions will save you tons of money in the future.

Cheers

siesta181

Cheers brotha! I just started reading a few posts and you're right - this forum is a replicated gold mine of information. ha.

You from KL too?

Just to FYI.

There are some broken links within the guides.

Inside Edges Guide pt1:

RWG Dealer Section:

Watch Dealers –

http://www.rwg.cc/members/-f19.html

Accessory Dealers –

http://www.rwg.cc/members/-f68.html

So far i've found out that the above links do not work.

Cheers.

You just found the best...best source of watch info...best community.

Welcome aboard.

Read the Noob Guide linked in my signature for an introduction to the world of reps and watch forum culture. It's a bit daunting...but will answer probably 99% of the questions you have in your mind right now...and the other 80% of the remaining questions you start forming will hopefully find answers through posts in the forum.

In the guide there are links to reviews and technical information that should start your watch journey nicely.

Read. Search. Learn. Share.

THANKS EVERYONE. Love the friendly welcome

Much appreciated.

In Malaysia we have a very famous Chinatown that sells lots of replicated items and it actually makes it difficult for me to buy good quality reps. Because everyone here just goes "good quality for you sir. best in the market. top grade." all sales talk - and the BS they keep repeating also makes the prices much higher; which is then more risky to purchase.

anyway, Toad just made my working hours much shorter! hahaha.

Thanks again.

Hi all,

Got very much into the watch bug very recently and its too poisonous!

I'm learning as much as I can to get the best replicas (look-a-likes)

If I get too annoying and start asking too much please excuse me as I'm here to learn from the best

Cheers