MapsMoney Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Hey guys, just received my watch from Mary. In 3 DAYS!! Woww! I gave her my info 3-4 days ago and it's here already?? Amazing!! The watch is flawless! The only gripe is the rubber strap is maybe a bit too small!. I will get some pictures later when I goto a buddies house who has a really nice camera! Quick question tho.. when u order reps do they uualy come with the panerai box and stuff? This came just as is, no box, paperwork, etc.. Wish It came with a box tho... Do some reps come with box etc and some dont? Don't get me wrong, Mary was a true delight to deal with.. 5 day total turnaround time minus weekends before I got this baby! How do i get it working now? How long do I have to wind it for and how do I set the arms to the correct time? Be nice, i'm a nob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Boxes are an optional "Accessory" purchase. Usually +$50~$90. To set the time should be pretty obvious, open the lever on the CG, pull the crown out to its one and only position and turn. (This must be your first MANUAL wind watch???) You can wind the watch 'gently' until it comes to a stop ~ won't wind any further. My GEN 6497 usually take about 40 thumb/forefinger 180' turns, or about 20 full 360' rotations of the crown. Just go slow, and you will feel when it stops and cannot be wound further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poretl Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 You have to buy the boxes etc separately. If they included them with every watch they would charge you say $80 more. So they give you the chance to get the watch at a lower price with no box. For example take a look at this: http://www.yourtrustytime.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_61&products_id=2832 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poretl Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 That's pretty fast. How much did you pay for it including shipping? Low beat/High beat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Noobfactory movements are hi-beat, accurate to gen 005s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MapsMoney Posted January 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 yeah sorry never owned a watch like this before, going to wind it now... I'm a little mad i see some scratches or poorly applied transparent AR on the front, maybe its just something happened in transit? Kinda looks shitty in the light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MapsMoney Posted January 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 $266 total about give or take.. 4% for paypal fees included Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poretl Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Is this the same as the one Andrew and Joshua have? Post some pictures soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MapsMoney Posted January 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Apparently the same one yes but Mary was very quick with it! Will take pictures later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 All dealers who are selling the Noob Factory, they are all the same. As far as boxes go. For Christmas I purchased one of the better Chanel watches. I decided to get the box set since it was a gift. The box set was $69 and smelled like strong shoe polish. I put the box outside for 3 days, outer box and top included, and to this day it still smells like shoe polish. I would never purchase a box set again unless i had to! I also bought a $49 Rolex box for a Chrisitmas gift,, and truthfully they look like they cost $10.00. i have never ordered for myself any box sets nor will i ever in the future. The dealers represent them as "Gen Guality", that's not true. They are an extremely high profit item that the dealers would love to sell as many as possible. That's my box story. Enjoy your day! MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MapsMoney Posted January 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 haha ^ okay. Just need a place to keep it when im not watching it.. Time to order a watch case.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MapsMoney Posted January 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 how do i change the time on this thing ? I winded it and now the second hand is moving so i assume it's working ;P, want to set proper time now.. TY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MapsMoney Posted January 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 A bit confused about the AR, I see some reflections in this watch but hrmm .. w.e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MapsMoney Posted January 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Here's a wrist shot, sorry for the quality.. is an iPhone 4 picture.. will take more later with a real cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ogladio Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Maps, release the crownguard, pull out the crown and rotate? Should do the trick. Re the AR, hard to tell from middle pic if it's lighting or less than perfect applied AR... Hey, PAM gens don't have perfect, go into an AD and have a look if you haven't already! If it really bugs with the AR you can either strip the upper layer of coating or have one of the forum modders put on new crystal/coating for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its_urabus Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Was/is there a protective sticker on the glass? My Inge came with one that you couldn't tell was applied. made the crystal look bad. Took it off and boom it was way more better. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 (edited) Double sided AR shows 2 dim reflections .. Single sided AR shows 1 dim reflection and one bright reflection. No AR is perfect. You will see SOMETHING in there .. but the better the AR the less you will see. edit: realized I'd mis-typed the differences Edited January 11, 2012 by Jkay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poretl Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Regarding the non-perfect AR take a look at these pictures of this $4700 watch. It may make you feel a little better http://www.watchuwant.com/watches/panerai-pam-005-j-logo-marina-44mm-historic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MapsMoney Posted January 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 haha thanks guys, its okay. I notice a bit of reflection im sure the AR is fine.. is a great watch. i LOVE it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMS Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Looking good my friend. Enjoy it! Now, ditch the rubber strap and get yourself a nice leather aftermarket one! Btw, in the pictures it looks like the crownguard lever doesn't close all the way? And about the AR, I had some scratches on mine...removed the outer layer. Looks a lot more gen like then, and you don't have to worry about marks on it ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poretl Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 this is a gen one. you can see the entire camera in the crystal http://i.imgur.com/jmWFp.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMS Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 (edited) My Noob without the outer AR layer (with active lume after a lume shot, hence the greenish tint) : Edited January 10, 2012 by DMS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MapsMoney Posted January 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 what strap should i throw on this baby? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMS Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 I'd prefer a nice one......lol! It all depends on what you are willing to spend on it mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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