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I would love to get a 202a dial and hands set from you.

My collection is mostly Panerai at the moment, but I've seen the new batch of Prohunter models with updated bezels pop up at all the dealers and I kinda like them! The gen is DLC coated, whereas the rep says its PVD. Realizing that an actual comparison with a gen is unlikely, does anyone know how close is the color / shine of the rep coating if compared to the gen? Is there anything else that could be a visible flaw (e.g. dial, hands, lume, rotating bezel, etc.) compared to the gen? Thanks a million!

My DSN is about a year old. Not sure how obvious that is from the picture, but the indices tone on the DSN 360 looks more yellowish compared to the new one, which is a more neutral beige. Not sure which one is closer to the gen. I believe there is also a very slight mismatch between hands and the dial on my DSN, which is also visible in the lume (the hands glow slightly dimmer).

I could actually one-up you on that offer :0) Since I have both, I can post Josh and DSN 360 side by side under the same light and shot by the same camera, so you have a point of reference.

Cool, think I might go OP on this one as anything in the ballpark of $200 is pretty close to what high-end aftermarket straps would cost. The only issue could be lenght - I need 120/85 so if that is not available will look at Bob and Hirsch. Thanks guys.

... and here is the caseback. Overall, on camera the indices look lighter and the case tone appears darker than they really are.

Here's another one...

I am pretty happy with the 360 I've got from Josh, but love the strap... is it available separately anywhere?

Now that I have my 360, it's time to pick a strap. I currently have it mounted on a nice Zeugma leather, which looks quite good together, but does not feel 100% right. The gen PAM 360 came on a 24 / 22 medium tan strap with white stitching that did not cross over at the lugs and "raw cut" sides... You can see the example here: http://www.wristwatchphoto.com/2010/11/pam360-luminor-dlc-10-years-paneristi.html Other than a completely custom order, is there a strap on the market that mimics this look?

Here is a picture I took this afternoon... capturing the real color for the indices was trickier than I thought, but after a number of attempts with different settings, this is the closest to the way it looks in real life.

Cool, then the new rep is actually quite good. You'll see in the pictures tomorrow.

I like the DSN case set, but not having a rollerball CG lever bothered me every time. Also, comparing the two crystals side by side you can see the difference, the new 360 has the dial pop factor that DSN version does not. So what I've done with the DSN set is installed dial and hands from the H-factory 005 to turn it into 195. Just waiting for my custom caseback to finish that project. To me, that is the best of both worlds because the case tone and shape are so accurate and the CG lever is correct for that model. Together, 360 and 195 are essentially sister models, just like 249 and 232, for example.

Just to add one more detail... the cannon pin on my new 360 is not DLC coated. I am not 100% sure whether that is correct or not, because in most gen pictures I've seen on the web it appears to be of regular variety as well. But I've also seen a few with a polished black pin...

Received my 360 from Josh this week, smooth transaction as always. A few notes for you... will have pictures posted when I have a chance to shoot a few over the weekend. # The casework is very good. I have not seen a gen 360 in person, but compared to a few hi-res pictures available on the web, case tone and finish look pretty much identical. # Case back is also very nicely done. Crisp and deep engraving. # CG closes very tightly and clicks into place with authority. When open, the lever is by no means wobbly or loose, but maybe moves on its pin a little too freely to my taste. To give you an idea, it would not move under its own weight if I shake the watch, but also does not offer much resistance if I move it with my finger. # CG lever is a little thinner compared to the gen pictures on the web, e.g. at the bend by the tip. The tip is nice and round. From the top, the lever fits CG very tightly with no gap whatsoever. # The gap betwen the crown and the case is a little too pronounced. I would say it's probably 0.5 mm more than it needs to be as the tube comes out a little too far. This is probably the only negative I discovered so far. # The lume is exceptional. It is brighter than any other rep I own, and there are a few... in fact, its so bright on the 360 that indoors it makes the indices and the hands look greenish as it begins glowing the moment I step into a room that is even a little shaded. # I believe the dial is pretty good. The indices do not appear as raised as pictures of the gen show, but they are decently bold and the color appears to be reasonably close. I believe unless put side by side with the gen, it would be a tough call. # The crystal is good quality with clarity and AR on par with other recent releases (e.g. 005 / 111). I also own the DSN version of 360 from the while back it was released and I like them both. The pencil grey color on DSN cases is really nice, but to me it is more suitable for older pre-v models rather than a modern one like the 360. Also, DSN version offers neither the roller ball CG lever, nor the colorless AR on the crystal. On the plus side, DSN has a much better looking gap between the crown and the case, a thicker CG lever and a dial that looks marginally better to my eye (however the lume is nowhere as strong).

You gotta tell us who did the case matting / PVD work, because it looks spectacular!