Guest Sql_pl Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 King delivered another beauty! Took a while this time because I have rejected the first one offered, based on quality control pics as it had CG lever sticking too far out. Then there was some CN-holiday time, but now it is here. First impressions - I was worried about DW the most, but to my surprise in real life it looks really good, I believe 236/250 is the best dial choice as it doesn't have large hour markers like 196 so incorrect date window location is not that obvious at first look. Dial may be a bit thicker than gen counterpart, maybe that's why the DW seems to still be a bit sunken but surely better than old 7750 daylights. Overall quality is truly AMAZING. It really is the best out-of-the-box PAM rep ever made. Fantastic dial quality, great AR, very good caseback engravings (now with "Luminor" missing in previous reps). Very-gen like CG-lever action. I always thought I have preferred polished 196-like bezel but this brushed one in real life looks great too! Lume does not last very long but it does give you that nice glow when you go indoors on a sunny day so for me it is more than enough. It is not as strong a glow as my gen 112 lume but it actually glows very like my gen Daytona. What a pleasure it also is not to worry about replacing the crown, it is perfect as it comes! Please enjoy some pics of the watch: First on OEM Panerai Black Gator: Another strap option: Next to gen pic: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Very Nice congrats I am liking that tan strap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 The strap, also, makes the difference Awsome combo! Congratulation! Can you take pic of the lever? As far as I saw here and there, it's the lever which makes me not pull the trigger. But if as you said, it's great out of the box, I will try King for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheaton26 Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 congratulations, it looks great. oh, and king is the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 oh, and king is the best! You are 100% right. I have been around rep forums since 2004 and made purchases from virtually all dealers, including some long retired ones like watchlover_david, Paul@Abay, EL, TWP etc etc and I have to honestly say noone came close to King's service. I also think her english is way better than it was back in 2004 which is a big help now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheaton26 Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 You are 100% right. I have been around rep forums since 2004 and made purchases from virtually all dealers, including some long retired ones like watchlover_david, Paul@Abay, EL, TWP etc etc and I have to honestly say noone came close to King's service. I also think her english is way better than it was back in 2004 which is a big help now. agreed buddy. and we can give ourselves a pat on the back for improving her english. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Oh man that looks great! I too was picky with the CG lever and mine took a bit longer to get to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedman Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Im looking into buying one of these, but Im a pam-noob How is a good/great cg supposed to look? So that I dont get a bad one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Im looking into buying one of these, but Im a pam-noob How is a good/great cg supposed to look? So that I dont get a bad one. The lever should be flush with the crown guard,or very close to It. It seems that some are better than others. Ask the dealer for pics before delivery Is your best bet. Reguardless of the CGL issues,best Pam rep ever made Imho. I have the old model that is very nice but this one Is much nicer,congratulations Sql,absolutely love that tan/orangish strap,looks fantastic on your wrist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedman Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 The lever should be flush with the crown,or very close to It. It seems that some are better than others. Ask the dealer for pics before delivery Is your best bet. Reguardless of the CGL issues,best Pam rep ever made Imho. I have the old model that is very nice but this one Is much nicer,congratulations Sql,absolutely love that tan/orangish strap,looks fantastic on your wrist Thanks maxman And Sql, nice touch with the tan strap, that look sweeeet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Thanks maxman And Sql, nice touch with the tan strap, that look sweeeet Your welcome Speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Im looking into buying one of these, but Im a pam-noob How is a good/great cg supposed to look? So that I dont get a bad one. Here is a pic from QC of the first one that I rejected: You can see how CG Lever is protruding above the CG profile... And here is a pic from QC of the watch I got: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Here is a pic from QC of the first one that I rejected: You can see how CG Lever is protruding above the CG profile... And here is a pic from QC of the watch I got: I'll take the second one thank you very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedman Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Here is a pic from QC of the first one that I rejected: You can see how CG Lever is protruding above the CG profile... And here is a pic from QC of the watch I got: Okey, I see, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 A very nice looking piece indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisegold Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Nice pick up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzanooo Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Nice to see the improvement on the cg, great looking watch. I also think her english is way better than it was back in 2004 which is a big help now. Sometimes it took weeks to communicate, but always delivered. When we both got the last emails with all smiley faces the deal was done for the watch. Ahh, the good old days.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Great review and glad you got exactly what you wanted Connie's still the same -- great service, lowest prices and a pleasure to deal with. My 236 and my bud's 188 are also from her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Congrats, that's a great looking 250, sweet shots btw!!! Wear it in good health! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolonusTM Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Sql_pl, now there are two of us here Greetings Pawel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuyersRemorse Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 I ordered from Trusty, and the Quality Control Pictures are looking trementously great. Here one of the QC Pics showing the lever ... Its absolutely fine. I will write a big review once the watch arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Great looking and that QC process certainly can make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Nice sunny day here today so I took some new pics for you guys: AMAZING dial/hands details: CG for those interested: And my classic pool-background pics: A little wet: Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Fantastic pics,thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuyersRemorse Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Superb Poolshots. One question: Your lever is still sticking out a bit ... as well as mine. The Gen has a slightly recessed lever. Any Idea how we can solve this little issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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