Mickey Padge Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 When I saw that the Panerai Daylight series had been re-released, I knew I had to buy one The flush date wheel and functional date pusher at 10 was exactly what I had always wanted, over the stock A7750's sunken wheel, and fake pusher. I can't stand sunken date wheels, unless the gen is the same, and even then it irks me! It was a bonus that the Hublot factory maker was in charge of this reps creation too, as they make the best reps in my opinion (the often overlooked Breitling Heritage Chronograph is crazy accurate).... So I tested out Joshua's new QC and shipment procedure, and I must say I was very happy from start to finish! Josh had pictures of my watch sent via email before delivery, and the watch was regulated too, fantastic! Definitely a step up in service, and a most welcome development in this rep hobby Here are some wrist shots on a gen rubber strap, click to expand: The watch is really well made, very high quality and very good value at $358 My crown lever is relatively flush to the CG, which is also snug to the case, the crown pin is flat too, and well polished. The sprung crown looks spot on too, and feels solid when you adjust the watch. The strap release pushers are a delight to use, no more scratched lugs for me, the deployant buckle (not used/pictured) is very nice too, it has small panerai text engraved under the main clasp! I will buy a decent strap to make use of this The crystal has single AR, a strong almost invisible greenish tint is on the underside of the crystal, very effective. All the dial/hands/crystal seem spotless to me, no dust or marks etc.... The date is flush, only the thickness of the dial makes it seem otherwise, the font looks great to me, the pusher feels nice to use, and operates just like the ETA7753 I owned once, long in the past. The case itself is fantastic, top quality brushing and finish, with a crisp well executed bezel.... Overall I am very, very pleased with this watch, finally a Panerai I can buy and not have to mess about with. Some might want it relumed, as the lume is standard rep lume, but for me, my only concern now is finding some nice leather straps for the deployant. I knew I kept this OEM rubber strap in my parts box for a reason There is the small issue of the date wheel placement and size, it is not the same as the ETA7753 version, being slightly too far left, and a little too small, some members are worried over this. Also what is really making this watch tick? All valid concerns. Myself however, I am not really bothered, as the overall appearance of the watch, and the fact that I just want to buy watches to wear nowadays, rather than tweak until I get bored of them anyway, this watch looks great to my eyes. Only my general curiosity means I will read the (hopefully) forthcoming movement breakdowns with great interest Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgchrono2 Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Indeed it's great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Great write-up...it looks awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Wow, really looking great, Mickey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmStaFF Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 can't wait to see mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 That's just beautiful!! I will get a 196 for a friend soon and will do a (mini) review on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esco Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briank996 Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Josh is really fantastic... Mine has left for the US Thanks for the pics, they tide me over enough that I stop checking my tracking info for an hour or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted September 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Thanks guys, this watch is definitely up there with the best reps I have received, the printed rep croc strap was poor (which I knew beforehand), but aside from that the watch is great! I should also add that the case back is K452/500, the lever has zero wiggle, or wobble for that matter! Does not flop at all, very smooth, solid feel and a crisp closing action upon the sprung crown. The chrono second hand sweep is very smooth too, just like some ETA movements I have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted September 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Thanks for the pics, they tide me over enough that I stop checking my tracking info for an hour or so. You're most welcome, I hope you like your watch when it arrives too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drulee Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Nice review. So it comes with the 236K back. Oh well, may as well just order the 236 then, and get the 24/20mm bracelet Any chance of a pic of the back, and profile showing the date pusher? I thought I saw a pic that showed the date pusher outer ring was hexagonal in shape, while the gen is round, isn't it? Also, I wonder if a slight shaving of the stem/hexagonal tube, would bring the crown closer to the case and eliminate that slight bulge of the CG lever? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted September 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 The CG lever is like that when the CG is removed from the case, there is no pressure pushing it out Here are some more pics: Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drulee Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 By the way, I just had a look at a couple gen 250 profile pics, and the inner hexagonal shape of the outer date pusher ring is actually correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted September 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 By the way, I just had a look at a couple gen 250 profile pics, and the inner hexagonal shape of the outer date pusher ring is actually correct Thought that might be the case, thanks for the confirmation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Hey Micky how is the lume on this? standard rep or improved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted September 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Hey Micky how is the lume on this? standard rep or improved? Seems to be standard rep lume to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babola Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Looking good Mickey! Mine is still on its way...enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sander Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 great shots man. Tempting temptin tempting..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Thanks Micky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted September 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 You're welcome! Now, where is the movement review? I want to see if this is another Asian 7750 hack job As long as it works..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 That's a great looking out of the box PAM you got there Mickey. Wear it well. Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted September 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 That's a great looking out of the box PAM you got there Mickey. Wear it well. Carpe Diem Cats Thanks, makes me wonder why the other ultimate PAM's are $450+, because this PAM250 is so much better, and more accurate to boot.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Beautiful watch Mickey! Guess what... Mine is on the way as I type! Really wanted a 188 but came to conclusion 250 is the best choice to make dw look good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 damn.. that's beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted September 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Yeah, the white dials just aren't quite as good, the date window flaw is more pronounced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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