redwatch Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Hello folks, Well it's been a while since I've done one of these, but I figured the new H-Factory PAM 112M deserved a shining review! I got this one from Andrew @ Trustytime. Service was great and shipping, as usual, was extremely fast! Once I got it, I immediately put on my GEN black calf strap with tang buckle and it is a great combo. As you all know, the biggest issue with the sandwich dial PAM's has always been the font. The 6 & 9 have always been off (it seems like they just copied the font style of the sausage dial - which is NOT the same). My original 112H that I had has this flaw, and unfortunately, once it was pointed out to me I just couldn't deal with it anymore (I know I am being too picky). Anyways, the H-factory has been putting out some incredible reps lately, and this new 112M is no exception. It is quite amazing to me. The dial texture is excellent, the lume is superb and on par with my previous 112H dial which is vaclumed. The roller CG is nice and tight and when you release it, the crown comes out away from the hex tube nicely. Winding is smooth and creamy too. Since I haven't seen too many gens, I can't really comment on the quality of the "platinum plated" movement, but it sure does look pretty nice. Enough of my ramblings. As usual, I'll let the pictures do the talking LUME!!!! (shot at F4 and 1/8 shutter speed) Comparison to my vaclumed 112H After 10 minutes - Same Camera Settings And the wristie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Fantastic piece! And the photography... Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Amazing shots Red. Looks very nice - we've come a long way with these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Seriously awesome photography S! I'm glad you got some kind of 112 back on your wrist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztech Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Awesome! Thanks for the pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Amazing review and spectacular pics, S! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Great Pics Red....... and nice review Thanks for taking the time mate Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Great work , and to think LH's were nearly 4-5 times the cost, Great photography thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted July 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Thanks everyone! I'm really pleased with this one. A lot of watch for the money, that's for sure. These H-Factory PAM's are really amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Thanks for the review. What's wrong with the 'i' and 'n' in de OP engraving on the back of the movement... looks printed by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted July 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Thanks for the review. What's wrong with the 'i' and 'n' in de OP engraving on the back of the movement... looks printed by the way. Yup... it is printed and some of the printing is wearing off. Not surprising really - but I really don't care about the movement to be honest. The case build quality, the dial quality and CG quality were my main concerns really. I will probably swap out the movement for my swiss one with asian bridges. Still debating on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Just to clarify... when you say printed... do you mean stickered letters or stenciled paint? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted July 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Just to clarify... when you say printed... do you mean stickered letters or stenciled paint? Cheers Looks like its a silk screen painted on top of the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Looks like its a silk screen painted on top of the bridge. Thanks mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hado67 Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Looks so nice! Now it will even get harder to make up my mind with wich Panerai i will order! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 excellent review and shots, S!... i have the new 176 and love it...gotta love these base dials! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted July 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 excellent review and shots, S!... i have the new 176 and love it...gotta love these base dials! Thanks R! Yeah the 176 is a beauty as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobster Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Great review. I love reminding that if this was a year ago before the H-Factory decided to tackle the Pams in a better way, this rep would have easily cost around $1000!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianton Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Great review, thanks for sharing. I can't wait for the 000 to be released by the H-factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lala Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Great review, thanks for sharing. I can't wait for the 000 to be released by the H-factory. any word when the pam 000 will be out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 (edited) Red, thanks for the review; I could've sworn when I was looking at your first pic, I said, "hey, that does not look like a sandwich dial at all!" of course, we quickly see the dial in the second picture.... I am also in the camp that is looking for the base 000 as well. I had checked with Josh via email. he told me that it may be coming out next month, so those of you that are in the same boat as me, stay tuned I suppose, and see if the rumors do come true. That is one fantastic looking 112 right out of the box! Congrats. Edit: Wow, that was my 700th posts? I know it is a tiny number compared to some of you old timers, but I don't think I have accrued 700 posts in any of the forums I participated in. I think the most post that I have in any other internet forum is less than 300 posts. And how fitting, most posts in the forum that I do love most..... Edited July 24, 2011 by Woody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted July 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Congrats on your 700th post Woody! And thanks for the comments So it's been over week since I got the 112 and it's still a looker to me. Power reserve seems a little low though. I haven't gotten even close to a full day out of it. My swiss 6497 used to last quite a bit longer. I always wind 40 turns from empty. Probably needs a cleaning and lube (as usual) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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