Davyc

I wouldn't hold my breathy for a Noob any time soon. I e-mailed Joshua yesterday asking about Noob availability and here's his reply: Hi, No idea... Maybe in 2 to 3 months.. This maker is in disarray now.. Many production problems now for them.. and quality is suspect these days. Thanks Joshua Perfect Clones

Thanks, I'll do just that. I get the feeling it's more to do with a general lack of true watchsmiths that can make their own parts. Availability of spare parts was one reason quoted for not working on them.

I've been trying to find a watchmaker around the west coast of Scotland who will service my H Factory Pan. So far, every one that I have contacted has said they won't touch Asian Unitas rep movements. The watch stops of it's own accord every now and then even when not fully unwound. I'd imagine it's a lubrication issue (dragging?) as the least little thing starts it again. I'm obviously not remotely an expert and can't fix it myself so any recommendations would be welcome. I don't really want to have to send it back to Joshua even though it's only a month old. I'm sure he'd sort me out but from everything I've read the movements are always a crap-shoot and it's best just to get a service. Cheers Davy

Faced the same decision over the last couple of days. Spoke to Joshua at Perfect Clones and he said that the new H Factory N is better. His comments are below. I ordered the H Factory N today and the QC pics he sent look great. So far Joshua has been extremely helpful and I can't fault his service. "The H Factory 111 is better.. It is real superlume.. .. and this is also updated with new vintage hands.. and Crystal is far superior... N factory watch is not superlume as claim. this is already being reported widely that the lume is bad ..especially the hands.. and the hands are not updated."

Thanks folks. I've had a chat with Joshua and he's told me that the H Factory N is better. He said: "The H Factory 111 is better.. It is real superlume.. .. and this is also updated with new vintage hands.. and Crystal is far superior... N factory watch is not superlume as claim. this is already being reported widely that the lume is bad ..especially the hands.. and the hands are not updated." So it looks like I'm going to go with the new H Factory 111N as my 1st Pam rep I had originally wanted an 000 but read that the missing seconds could potentially cause issues. I couldn't find another Pan with a solid back, pancake dial and seconds so 111 it is.

Hi Can anyone tell me of a trusted dealer selling the Noob Panerai 111 N? I can only seem to find the M model and I'm starting to wonder if there even is an N. Would I be as well just ordering an M model? Thanks Davy