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Sorry....couldn't help myself, but I will try in the future.

I too have dabbled with Asians a bit......they are pretty fun to work with , but I always end up having to pick hair from my teeth.

Thank you mrnixon and pugwash for at least abidding by my request for constructive responses. Usil on the other hand obviously did not "READ, READ, READ" my original post or my response to his original response. tsk, tsk My hope was that at least a few of the more astute hobbyists whom have purchased the same model from at least 2 of the listed dealers would be able to give his/her educated comparison, thus giving me the buying edge I was hoping to gain by starting this thread. I guess I'll just end up buying one from Davidsen. To quell the curiousity of those wondering and also to answer Pugwash's questions my story will follow; I am a professional poker player in So. Cal. As such I play at the highest stakes tables available in the cardrooms of L.A. and the surrounding areas. Recently there have been a rash of parking lot robberies where as the culprits are watching the tables for those with deep stacks then waiting for them to cash out and then robbing them in the parking lot. As if this weren't enough they are also demanding the wristwatches of their victims. I can handle the loss of money as I am quit sure that my bankroll is sufficiently insulated as to take a 3-5K hit, but my watch collection is precious to me and some of my watches are limited editions which would include my PAM 229 (Limited production of 100). The problem with a replica does not stem from my want to fool a would be perp (as they are probably too stupid to tell the difference anyways) it stems from my need to convince some of my peers, as many of them are very astute collectors themselves. On many occassions we will toss our newly aquired timepieces across the table for inspection by a fellow collector. This would lead me to the need for a watch that can pass the scrutiny of these fanatics. All in all, I'm looking for a watch that will serve it's pupose for the time being till these idiots are caught. After that I could care less and will probably never buy another replica again. Hell, after it's all said and done I might just toss the replica under a bus or just give it away to whomever was the most helpful in this decision and gave me the least amount of [censored]. hehe Again I thank those in advance whose advice may be of any help.

I am new to this forum and not to forums in general.......this is on LOOOOOONG winded version of "READ,READ, READ". In turn I must say again that I have done my reading and as such I have read topics discussing or touching lightly on some of the points, but no direct comparisons as I have asked for. These types of comparisons would most likely come from those who have purchased from more than one of the dealers that I mentioned. I am not asking for anyone to make my decision for me as I am a grown man and can make my own. I am simply asking that people with first hand experince with purchasing and modding PAM 111H or 177H models from these dealers respond with their experinces. SO again I ask that you limit your responses to constructive ones that pertain to the topic. REMEMBER: If you can't say anything nice or constructive then don't say anything at all.....at least that's what my mom used to tell me. Of course she also you used to tell me "You fat little lazy bastard!!....You'll never amount to a damn thing just like your cheating no-good shiftless father". So what did she know anyways.

Hello RWG experts, Here's another noob question to boil your blood. I am interested in purchasing a PAM 111H or PAM 177H and have been reading like a madman, but I have finally come to the point where I need to pull the trigger or get to steppin'. Everything I have read has narrowed my choice in dealers down to Joshua, Davidsen, or Andrew. Here's the question.....Barring the customer service qualities (I've heard great things about all 3), who has the BEST PAM 111H or 177H and why? Who's got the closest to the real thing without the price tag? Who's needs the least amount of modding to be "complete". What differences should I expect in build quality? Any other pertinent information should also be included in your responses. I know, I know....that was several questions, but I am more or less hoping to spur a helpful debate amongst the experts here that might lead to the wealth of info needed to make my purchase. Lastly, I would appreciate constructive responses and not the standard flaming that stupid questions like mine seem to evoke. That means no "READ, READ, READ", "Buy a real one", or "What a jackass" responses please. Thank you all for you patience and forthcoming knowledge.