simonporsche Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Looking in to buying another panerai after my first successful purchase of the new 219, but have been looking at what DSN has to offer and I have to say he has some beautiful looking pieces. I especially like the vintage range he does, but are the new wave of cartel reps we're seeing better or is DSN's still worth the extra cash, which I have to say seem reasonably priced especially with a Swiss movement. Input greatly appreciated. Simon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeroshiki Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 (edited) it's both hit or miss with rep watches... my 1st DSN, a 202a, has foggy crystal.. the 2nd piece, an 112, has a very clear n clean crystal.. the 3rd piece, an 176.., somewhat between the both up there.. i've seen the 219 and 288 of my friend's... both has very clear crystal.. easy way to figure this out, put a bright lightsource(flash light) and point it on the crystal from the side(90 degree), any fog inside the crystal material(material, not the surface) will show up. edit: ohyeah, also had a pam 250 daylight cartel version.. unbelievable clear n clean crystal on that one.. no imperfection of any kind.. Edited February 7, 2011 by zeroshiki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 With those prices DSN can pack up as the new load of PAM are great value for money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Generally speaking it just means you will have to do your own research. The new cartel PAM's are pretty darn spectacular and lower cost but there are limited offerings and depending on the model you may or may not be able to add gen parts (if you are a modder type). Each has its own set of issues. Although I am no expert on DSN my observation is that he has quietly been making improvements to a number of his offerings. It is all good news as now there are more choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Seems pretty straight forward to me. 005,111,219,177 daylights and 288's and Arktos from the Cartel PVD's and Pre V's some Subs, 27 and 28's and the odd GMT and the odd Radiomir and the vintage stuff DSN The 104's and other contemporary PAMs either really both have good and bad points. Some of the Analisti's will poo poo everthing especially DSN and tell y you that any preV must be forged by elves and parts must be sourced over a 2 year period. Both the new cartel and Dsn offer great quality and value watches and for most of us that will do nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www_watch Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Just have a look at how everyone's trying to get rid of their so-called super modded PAMs that all the analists have once been drooling over and you should get the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Just have a look at how everyone's trying to get rid of their so-called super modded PAMs that all the analists have once been drooling over and you should get the picture. +1 i find i hard to believe that someone still spends more the $150 an a DSN/EL/LH super duper 110% watch after the new PAMs maximum the old movements hold the value ... cheers, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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