Richard Tracy Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Hi, I have been contemplating pulling the trigger on the Pam 212 w/swiss 7750, but the price is stellar ...$700 I had no problem paying the money for a 196 7753, due to it's full 3 sub chrono plus date... but this model, though beautiful is giving me second thoughts.. Also I had one dealer tell me that these were not worth the money, though he did not elaborate on why... What's your opinion on such a purchase ? Worth it ? or Not ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 i was wondering this too. the asian 7750 is around 250-275 i think and has the correct engraving on the back, which is more accurate because of the display back. None of them have sapphire crystal as far as i know, it's anti-scratch treated plexiglass. There are only two registers, so maybe fewer problems with the Asian 7750 perhaps or is this wishful thinking? I'd like to know which one is better to get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 196 with 7753 is only ~500 bucks, so 700 is a little overpriced for a 212! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 I had the asian 212 7750, it crapped out on me after 3 days. The swiss is running like a champ for almost 2 months now. The swiss 7750 212 is hands down my favorite watch out of the 20 something I own. For me, it was worth it. Obviously the back is flawed, but if anyone looks at the back that knows what a real 212 looks like is going to know the asian is a rep too. But $700 seems a little pricey, check with some other dealers.... I paid a little less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 196 with 7753 is only ~500 bucks, so 700 is a little overpriced for a 212! 196 with 7753 is/was around 700 as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris5264 Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 I paid around 50 less for my 212 with the swiss 7750. For me, the only real turn off was looking at the plastic movement holder which is totally visable. I didn't even care if the movement was unfinished but to put in a plastic holder for this nice movement seemed wrong..I do miss it and might get the asian 7750 or asian manual, the plus of the manual, I believe it uses a metal movement holder and the hands are the correct color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 I own all four 7753's but took a pass on the 212. IMHO, $700 for a non-date chrono with a clear caseback which shows an undecorated rotor and vaguely visible plastic spacer is a bummer. But it is a very stylish watch and many folks here love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 196 with 7753 is/was around 700 as well. nope (okayokay, its a 188 but its basically the same as the 196) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFlash Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 What really bothers me on the 7753 is that the minute markers radiate inward which is not correct. On the 7750 the minute markers are correct and radiate outwards. Small but annoying issue for me. I am waiting for the next improved model. Then I will make my purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWR Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 just an FYI for you 212 owners... http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=3452 completely tangential, excuse the self-promotion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 nope (okayokay, its a 188 but its basically the same as the 196) Did you get one? Is it one of the old or new versions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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