Mickey Padge Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Just had a delivery arrive from Joshua today, opened her up straight away and what do I find? A sweet looking PAM 292K! Thanks Joshua, always quality customer service and QC Always wanted one of these, but previous PVD or gloss ceramic watches have fallen well short of the mark quality and accuracy wise, this ceramic beauty is the exact opposite of all the previous efforts, amazing watch considering the low price I have it mounted on a matte black bob calf strap, which blends really well with the soft looking ceramic case. The rep strap was nice, but I prefer the white stitch and finish of the bob strap Check out some pictures, click to expand! I am really chuffed with this watch, $220 gets you a lot for you money nowadays, the colourless AR is excellent, and the superlumed dial glows like a torch! If you were on the fence about this watch, get off it! You will not be disappointed, I actually prefer this the the 005 and 177 H factory watches, the lower profile and black finish give it a much more striking appearance! I have no doubt this watch will stay on my wrist for a long while, and don't forget, should you bump yours, just use a pencil eraser, or abrasive rubber block, it should brush off all but the biggest dents Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sander Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 That strap look great on it. Very nice combo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted June 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 That strap look great on it. Very nice combo! Thanks, I lucked out really, because the pictures on ebay looked a bit different, it was a pleasant surprise to see it was such a soft finish calf strap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 niceeeee The finish of the strap goes perfectly with the pvd. (Not DLC right?). amazing watch.. I've always wanted a Rady! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted June 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 niceeeee The finish of the strap goes perfectly with the pvd. (Not DLC right?). amazing watch.. I've always wanted a Rady! Thanks, but it isn't PVD or DLC, but a ceramic case as per the genuine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchguy2 Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 The matt finish of the strap goes very well with the ceramic of the watch. Very nice combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UliKusch Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Where can I find the strap? WACCEX or what is the website? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted June 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 I never even tried it on the rep strap! The buckle finish is nice too, still can't get over the quality of the lume, I may take a lume shot if the sun ever comes out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 ahhhh ceramic!! really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted June 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Where can I find the strap? WACCEX or what is the website? Thanks. Right here: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/WACCEX-SHOP ahhhh ceramic!! really nice! Yep, they finally did the 292K case set right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick2T Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Nice pics, Mike! You just pushed me over the border about this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted June 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Thanks, my trusty yet old Sony DSC-P100 still serves me well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pakz Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Right here: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/WACCEX-SHOP Thanks!!! Which model and size was it (26/22mm, I suppose... and this model?). It definitely looks great with that watch... I've just ordered my 292K, and suspect that I'll soon be hell bent on changing the strap... so I need to review my options here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted June 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Actually, it may have been the buffalo version here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BOB-BUFFALO-STRAP-PANERAI-BLACK-26-22-MM-NEW-/300563993736?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45fb029488 Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mene_menelaou Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Very nice! All you sure that the case is indeed ceramic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted June 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Very nice! All you sure that the case is indeed ceramic? Thanks! I have no reason to doubt it is ceramic, and the watch is lighter than the previous PVD version I had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahoro Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Just wonder if the crown is screw down? Since it require manual winding, would consisting use of the crown strip the bearing that screw down the crown? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Crown is screw down and the cheap Asian movement will conk out long before you would have to worry about stripping any bearings due to winding Great review Mick. I recieved mine last week and I agree with everything you said. I too am on the fence with the strap. I ordered the version with the thicker fat black stitch but its on the second to the last hole on my wrist. If I don't flake and sell her I am thinking black shark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahoro Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Crown is screw down and the cheap Asian movement will conk out long before you would have to worry about stripping any bearings due to winding Great review Mick. I recieved mine last week and I agree with everything you said. I too am on the fence with the strap. I ordered the version with the thicker fat black stitch but its on the second to the last hole on my wrist. If I don't flake and sell her I am thinking black shark LOL, thanks for the prompt reply. My IWC Top Gun V2 goes to repair because the crown/tube is stripped and can't be screwed down. I believe this Asian 6497 can take quite a lot of beating since it is simple designed. Nothing much can go wrong with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted July 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 The crown is a non issue for me, just screw the crown in slowly without rushing, and all will be fine, you can easily catch the crown wrong on the tube and thread/strip everything if you are careless Thanks Tanya, a short review, but the pictures speak more I think, for me she's a keeper. The colourless AR is amazing on these "H" factory reps, unlike the 312L and similar Angus helped develop, which states colourless AR, but from the pieces I have handled, have absolutely no AR whatsoever! I wasn't keen on the thicker strap, as I had never seen a genuine like that, however I think I will keep her on the bob, unless I spot a great deal on an OEM strap, smaller wrists can be beneficial sometimes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Actually, it may have been the buffalo version here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BOB-BUFFALO-STRAP-PANERAI-BLACK-26-22-MM-NEW-/300563993736?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45fb029488 Cheers! This is the smooth bob strap guys! Re-listed here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BOB-BUFFALO-STRAP-FIT-PANERAI-BLACK-26-22-MM-NEW-/300573821457?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45fb988a11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pakz Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 I ordered one two days ago... My 292K should be there tomorrow (or the day after, worse case, since it was released by the French Customs this morning), Germany not being to far away, the strap may well arrive at the same time! So thanks again, Mickey Padge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 I ordered one two days ago... My 292K should be there tomorrow (or the day after, worse case, since it was released by the French Customs this morning), Germany not being to far away, the strap may well arrive at the same time! So thanks again, Mickey Padge! Excellent, hope you like it, feel free to posts some pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pakz Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Excellent, hope you like it, feel free to posts some pics! Well, as I did forecast, both the strap and the 292k came in at the same time... And I'm very happy they did! The strap that comes with the watch (the thick/pricier one) is nice but too thick and therefore a real pain to use. Plus, being shiny, it doesn't really complement the 292 head. Nuff said, the "stock one" staid on the watch for approximately 2 minutes, then the bob-strap came into play. It looks great, feels great, and it's mat texture goes well with that of the ceramic! So.... Pics!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted July 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Great pics, now who's watch/strap combo looks better, mine, or yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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