paneraiguy Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Hi guys, just received my 390 today, overall fit and finish is superb for a watch 99% of the price of the gen, so in my books it's a winner. However being a ex Gen 111 owner for over 6 years, I can tell the difference when it's in my hand, however I could not tell its a rep when on the wrist and I don't think 99 % of people would know off the wrist. So if you haven't gone and got one yet, don't wait, I can put up with the "feel" and keep my $4500 I saved from buying the gen in my bank. Sent from SUNRAY MINOR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jibuti Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 390 feels as gen just as last 10 PAMs from H- or N- factory.....no more, no less..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 as an ex-owner of gen 000,112,176 and 183 - i must say you must be completly wasted if you get a gen Panerai today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 you must be completly wasted if you get a gen Panerai today :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slask111 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Nice to hear. Mine is beeing shipped as we speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Whats with the numbering system used for these watches...why is a 390 a less complicated watch than a 162 or a 222???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfovco Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Hahaha... awesome!!! Yes 390 feels 99% Gen anyway. Anyone willing to spend $6700 or whatever they go for now... it is soooo not worth it. Even if you have that money to turn into watch, better spend it on some awesome Jaeger with in-house movement and keep Panerai reps. as an ex-owner of gen 000,112,176 and 183 - i must say you must be completly wasted if you get a gen Panerai today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asciwhite Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 I am sniffing on a 359M @ the moment. Allready picked out strap and buckle for it C&BStraps X-M.A.S WotanCraft Sterling buckle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paneraiguy Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hahaha... awesome!!! Yes 390 feels 99% Gen anyway. Anyone willing to spend $6700 or whatever they go for now... it is soooo not worth it. Even if you have that money to turn into watch, better spend it on some awesome Jaeger with in-house movement and keep Panerai reps. Yep Jaeger for me under $10 000 Sent from SUNRAY MINOR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfovco Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Yep, quite few nice choices for much less then $10K, I recently tried on few in the low $6K range including the discount. Jaeger is what you buy if you go Gen and pass on to your kids. That's for sure. Yep Jaeger for me under $10 000 Sent from SUNRAY MINOR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJC Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Love Jaeger's indeed... Miss my EWC, looking to get another or possibly a Diving Chrono... Have a chance to buy a 390 from boutique right now, and i'm kind of hesitant seeing these reps... Have a 005 PVD, 162 and 359 just sold.... These reps are just incredible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrlimpeh Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 I just got my 390... woohoo from H factory! Looks gen ... feels gen ... hard to tell from a distance .... but very disappointing the moment you lift the CG Lever and wind the watch ...kills the excitement. It's a dead rep giveaway. I know the CG can be modded and all.... but a hassle unless you know the skills or someone who can do it. Just don't let anyone touch your watch .... and I guess you'll be safe ... Will be waiting for the Noob verison to compare. Lastly ..... it's a good rep to wear .... to the beach ... supermarket ... work ... ... just enjoy it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfovco Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) Well, it's hit or miss with reps in general. I think that the CG lever looks good when closed, it does not feel good when you move it, not even remotely close to the gen. It will be different from rep to rep. But overall 390 looks really good. Edited February 15, 2012 by lfovco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 @paneraiguy, I think you are all wet, and you are wasting our time with your uneducated comments... Go back to sleep now... MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paneraiguy Posted February 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 @paneraiguy, I think you are all wet, and you are wasting our time with your uneducated comments... Go back to sleep now... MM thanks Mike :-) Sent from SUNRAY MINOR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Your welcome... If you are going to rant, talk with intelligence... You are not even close about the watch...Sorry, I tell the truth.... MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfovco Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 This rep is too good not to have it. I'm staring at mine now and it's still hard to believe this is a rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blbl Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Its not a rep... Its a gen just that we forum members get it at a special "Forum discounted-price" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfovco Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 It definitely feels like I got one of "those", I still cannot get over it. Now I'm having this crazy idea about getting another one and have it PVD coated... hmmm :g: Its not a rep... Its a gen just that we forum members get it at a special "Forum discounted-price" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sahboo Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 i ordered mine yesterday and now it has been shipped...i was on a fence, but after reading few reviews, i decided to go for it...as a past owner of gen 24, 29, 104, 183, 127, 312, and 232 i can tell you that this looks pretty good in pictures....the prices that gen PAMs are lately, this is a no-brainer...i'll be ordering a newer version of 127 in the next few weeks as well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Anyone of you who will clarify this for me: The edges on the watchcase, are they sharp on the Noobs? i mean do they need a little work in order to feel just right? i´m anxious to hear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torobravo Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 as an ex-owner of gen 000,112,176 and 183 - i must say you must be completly wasted if you get a gen Panerai today I agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Looks really good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnoniPanOris Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 I love this 390 and would love to see pics with this strap (any idea where is it sold)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjostein Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 I love this 390 and would love to see pics with this strap (any idea where is it sold)? +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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