cabbage Posted April 25, 2006 Report Posted April 25, 2006 i was at the golf store...and was taking a 3 wood in to be regripped...next to me was a guy wielding a pam 024, and i was wearing my EL arktos. I didnt notice the guys watch, he noticed mine and said nice watch...i look over and he shows me his 024. he said he'd never seen the model i had....both put out wrists up and put watches next to each other as i was telling him how huge the arktos case was...but on close scrutiny its about or is the exact same height as the 024...damn the cases are a tight tight match....same exact look/size/shape just a slightly diff color in the case....maybe the arktos is supposed to be a diff color metal case?? it all happenbed so quickly i didnt tell the guy i was sporting a rep...but the difference i saw most noticeable was the color of the markers...his had a more yellowish color then mine, and nose to nose this was obvious to me at least. other then that, damn these are close...of course there is the date font, but the different coloring of the markers and numbers was a bigger giveaway in my eyes, this guy didnt notice or at least say anything. but the 024 just looked crisper on the dial too...though maybe it was too quick to really say that, it looked damn good.
ubiquitous Posted April 25, 2006 Report Posted April 25, 2006 The yellowish color of the markers/indicies on the 24 you saw was a result of aging tritium. Your 92 should theoretically have SuperLuminova markers... So, it's not a flaw or giveaway, per se...
cabbage Posted April 25, 2006 Author Report Posted April 25, 2006 The yellowish color of the markers/indicies on the 24 you saw was a result of aging tritium. Your 92 should theoretically have SuperLuminova markers... So, it's not a flaw or giveaway, per se... cool...what about the difference in case metal color...is this correct?
hookoo Posted April 25, 2006 Report Posted April 25, 2006 Just proves the great value of some of the reps, compared to what you get from some genuine PAMs. For some, thats why we're here.
hookoo Posted April 25, 2006 Report Posted April 25, 2006 Do you wera a PAM when you golf? Just curious. I'm not sure I want to be staring at my watch while I am golfing.
Craytonic Posted April 25, 2006 Report Posted April 25, 2006 Do you wera a PAM when you golf? Just curious. I'm not sure I want to be staring at my watch while I am golfing. I don't; the PAMs are too big for me (while playing) and I would ruin the leather band out on the course. I prefer something smaller w/ a SS bracelet (i.e. sub).
cabbage Posted April 25, 2006 Author Report Posted April 25, 2006 i was at the golf SHOP...the store, not the course...i can barely type with the huge pam on....let alone golf. i do often wield a watch on the course however....current "golf watch" of choice is the black dialed explorer 2. a watch made for golfing, light and tight fitting.
got-it Posted April 25, 2006 Report Posted April 25, 2006 The arktos seems to be attracting a lot of attention for me as well. I've had several people ask me about the watch and where to it get hehe (don't worry, our secret hideout is safe).
archibald Posted April 25, 2006 Report Posted April 25, 2006 cool...what about the difference in case metal color...is this correct? If the cases are brushed, that's the difference. OEM Panerai brushing is always more aggressive than the brushing on the reps. An easy fix, though.
HighDef Posted April 25, 2006 Report Posted April 25, 2006 If the cases are brushed, that's the difference. OEM Panerai brushing is always more aggressive than the brushing on the reps. An easy fix, though. Easy fix you say?? I have been searching for a post for finish brushing but could not find one. Would you mind sharing how?? Thanks
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