PAM 183 radiomir - Good or Bad Rep?

[mad_man_may]

Hi guys

I have been looking at Panerai from the sidelines for a long time now. I am now looking to take the plunge on a Pam Radiomir 183 Rose gold.

What do you guys think? Good or bad? What are the flaws?

I have looked in the forums but haven't been able to find much information.

Would really appreciate your comments and/or photos.

Thanks

[plaifender]

There are a few different repped versions of this watch. It's a fairly popular model but unfortunately I can't tell you much about it, besides the fact that ive thought about purchasing one several times.... It looks soo classy

[mossanti]

I love my pam 183..but I dnt have the Rose Gold!

It is a classy watch and more sexy to woman around u.LOL

[mad_man_may]

Thanks for your comments. I would like to find out what other members think.

Are there many here who own a a 183?

What do you think?

Is it accurate?

Will it need any mods for perfection?

[plaifender]

Will it need any mods for perfection?

of course it'll need mods for perfection.. notably it will probably need a gen dial if you want it perfect. Even though pams are so simple in design. NOT ONE has every been made that's even close to perfect. There's alot more nearly perfect breitlings, rolexes, hublots and omegas... but for some reason the factories can never get the perfect panerai!

[mad_man_may]

Well not gen perfect, more rep perfect. As in, if someone who knew panerais saw it on my wrist, would it be easy to see it's a fake.

[robertk]

The Pam 183 rep is a classy watch. Does it have flaws? yes, as do all reps. However, on your wrist no one is gonna notice.

Great looking watch. You'll enjoy it.

[txcollector]

RG is usually a hard choice because the color is usually off.

Another thing is the display caseback. The rep movements can't hold a candle to the gens.

As for the dial, DSN is pretty good.

Another thing to look for on rads is the length of the crown tube. Some cases they are too long.

[mad_man_may]

Thanks. I think you might be right about the Rose gold. I also wasn't too sure how long it would last before wearing off. Do you know of any dealers who sell the best radiomirs? Who sells the dsn dial version?

[plaifender]

Thanks. I think you might be right about the Rose gold. I also wasn't too sure how long it would last before wearing off. Do you know of any dealers who sell the best radiomirs? Who sells the dsn dial version?

DSN is abbreviation for DAVIDSEN... DAvidsen is a dealer.. Check the dealer section you should find him

[mad_man_may]

Thanks guys. Ask me about Cartier and tag reps and I can return the favor.

The main reason I like the 183 is because I'm not to keen on the crown guards.

Are there better panerai reps than the 183 that don't have a cg?

[txcollector]

That would be the 232 but that's a large 47mm.

[kbh]

Seems like a year or so ago, the 183 was the "must have" Panerai rep. It must have been pretty good.

[dluddy]

The 183G is a fabulous watch

[aardian]

Here's your recipe of success:

1. Contact vaccum.

2. Cartel case (normally available for H series).

3. A6497 H movement with swan neck.

4. DSN Dials & Hands --> vaclume.

5. Tall H3 canon pinion mod.

6. Shortened crown tube.

7. Chief AR.

I have exactly that except with a G series movement and never regret anything.

[Star69]

main problem for me is the case - way too "round" - looks like a overpolished gen after 30 years of wear

cheers,

Frank

[mad_man_may]

The 183G is a fabulous watch

Wow! What dealer did you get this from? Did you do any mods?

[mad_man_may]

Here's your recipe of success:

1. Contact vaccum.

2. Cartel case (normally available for H series).

3. A6497 H movement with swan neck.

4. DSN Dials & Hands --> vaclume.

5. Tall H3 canon pinion mod.

6. Shortened crown tube.

7. Chief AR.

I have exactly that except with a G series movement and never regret anything.

What a great looking recipe! Thank you!

[mad_man_may]

What's the difference between G and H? I've only just noticed this.

[wat44]

ive got a 183 and never felt the need to mod it - gets regular wear

one of my favourites

[marinamm20]

What's the difference between G and H? I've only just noticed this.

the 183G says on the dial

RADIOMIR

PANERAI

BLACKSEAL

and have the G movement

the 183h says on the dial

RADIOMIR

BLACKSEAL

PANERAI

and have the H movement

but it is a classic looking watch :-)

[mad_man_may]

Thanks! Gives me more reason to pull the trigger

[mad_man_may]

the 183G says on the dial

RADIOMIR

PANERAI

BLACKSEAL

and have the G movement

the 183h says on the dial

RADIOMIR

BLACKSEAL

PANERAI

and have the H movement

but it is a classic looking watch :-)

Thanks for the info. Is one more accurate or better than the other?

Love your car on the profile picture by the way!

[fugjostle]

What's the difference between G and H? I've only just noticed this.

The 183 has been in production since 2004 and the letter is used by Panerai to denote the production year. G was 2004 and H was 2005.

The G series movement had the "panerai" deco but the H series uses the new cotes de geneve deco.

Regards,

f.

Edited August 20, 2010 by fugjostle

[fugjostle]

bit slow to the dance

The 183 has been in production since 2004 and the letter is used by Panerai to denote the production year. G was 2004 and H was 2005.

The G series movement had the "panerai" deco but the H series uses the new cotes de geneve deco.

Regards,

f.