ericw

Any thoughts or experience on the PAM028 Power Reserve? http://www.trustytime88.com/index.php?main...269b7577d63ba17 Quite an expensive rep. Not sure I will spring for this as my first panerai, but is an interesting piece. Now to some more realistic ideas... I like the 005, which Ive seem a bit more reviews of. Im a fan of the PVD version... http://www.trustytime88.com/index.php?main...products_id=637 My question though... wouldnt both of these be display backs? Why would they choose not to implement that here? Im planning on getting my first PAM but have historically been a bigger fan of "busy" watches. I do love the look of these though and figured that I at least want one subdial and/or a display back. Am also looking at the 111G (http://www.trustytime88.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=693) and the 050 (http://www.trustytime88.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_57&products_id=84) but the 050 again, doesnt have the display back... Sorry if it seems a bit fragmented. Not so happy to be working today while half of my colleagues are on vaca in "take your pick of carribean or latan american destination." Any thoughts? Ive read a bunch here but have not seen too many comparisons of the above mentioned to each other. Im especially intersted in hearing from many of you that probably own many or all of the above mentioned. Also regarding the display back, which Im fairly sure most panerai have. And if someone has comments on any of the above and their relative accuracy, that is also important to me. Thanks

Thank you so much for your help! I think Ill get the IWC 3717 AND the breguet. I mean, why not, its till less than a tenth of the price of one gen. I can feel the addiction already and I havent even started. Oh well, could be a more expensive addiction...

sooo.... Im new to the rep side of things but have been around the block a few times on the gen side. How hard is it for the rep makers to get the font of the numbers correct? Im no expert, not even an intermediate, but I would think that would be far easier than any of the other features. Is it done intentionally?

How is he weight, finish, feel, etc? Any issues whatsoever? Thanks

Thanks! I assume that a gen patek in the picture? I didnt see the name on it. I guess Ill go with the patek since its the same watch but has a gen counterpart. Ive heard the moonphase moves but isnt correct. Is that the case? thanks again Edit: nevemind I see the breguet logo now. Hmm.. Patek makes a VERY similar watch. Wonder if they are the same company. Ill have to research that one. I guess it IS a semi standard/popular design.

The Breguet looks strikingly similar to the patek link I posted above. Anyone own that and can comment on the feel, moon phase, etc? archibald: I looked at the ones you suggested. The VC chrono is very nice. Also looks like they have one very similar w/ the moonphase. I'm very partial to the lemainia movement the more I read about it. Im looking for something everyday wear and durable. Thats why I was initially drawn toward the IWC, but Im not sure its suit and tie material. Probably not the case but I havent seen any full length pictures other than wrist shots. I like the idea of reps. Ill always be more drawn toward gens, but also not willing to fork out 20k for every watch I take a liking to. Thanks again and any more advice is appreciated!

Thanks for the replies! I have seen many Breguets and while I haven't found the gen equivalent, it does resemble several of the common characteristics. I'm mainly concerned with the feel of the watch more so than its counterpart gen. Archibald, I've not seen a gold platted version like I have for the Breguet tourbillon. This will be my first rep actually, so while Im familiar with several dealers there is no "first hand" experience. Ive heard a lot of good about TT, so unless I hear otherwise they will most likely hear from me. I was also thinking of going for the IWC 3717. I just don't fully buy into the asian 7750 as of yet. The Breguet would be a bit more appropriate for my everyday wear (I currently wear a vintage gen omega and gen breit and rolex). Also semi intrigued by the patek http://www.trustytime88.com/index.php?main...roducts_id=1277 which looks very similar to the Breguet... hmm

Ive loomed around here quite a bit but have yet to post, so this in number one for me. I have searched this as well as other forums and cant seem to find any comment on this one... http://www.trustytime88.com/index.php?main...roducts_id=1967 It has the reliable lemania movement and looks fairly accurate. Has anyone seen, or even better, does anyone own this rep? I would really appreciate any info you might be able to provide regarding quality, accuracy, etc. Thanks a ton! Eric