Sprintz25 Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Hey Guys, I'm new to Panerai's (have Omega's and a B&M) and am having difficulty distinguishing between the models. Am contemplating buying this watch and was wondering if you PAM experts could fill me in on how accurate (or inaccurate) this watch is. Also what is the difference between Luminor, Radiomir etc Link is http://www.silix-prime.com/product.asp?id=1189 I've been reading alot on this board since i joined but havent heard much about the Unitas movement, do you guys think it is as reliable as ETA? Thanks for everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Unfortunately the movement is completely inaccurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeeyejo Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Pretty bad copy: No sandwich dial Incorrect movement (incorrect shaped bridge, Officine Panerai engraving and no swan neck regulator) Polished versus brushed crown guard short canon pinion Here's mine with new ostrich strap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepshow Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Pretty bad copy: No sandwich dial Incorrect movement (incorrect shaped bridge, Officine Panerai engraving and no swan neck regulator) Polished versus brushed crown guard short canon pinion It's an "F" series rep, so it shouldn't have a sandwich dial or a brushed CG. Your other points are valid, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeeyejo Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 K - thought it was an "H" - personally like the look of the "h" series better Canon pinion and criown guard are wrong on mine too as well as the movement letters applied versus engraved - but only paid $60 for mine on Canal Street - good deal for the price... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprintz25 Posted March 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Thanks guys, Whats the canon pin and also what are the series you are talking about, dont tell me apart from the different model numbers there's more to know :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeeyejo Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Thanks guys, Whats the canon pin and also what are the series you are talking about, dont tell me apart from the different model numbers there's more to know :-) the canon pinion is the shaft that the watch hands attach to - in the gen Panerais, the pinion is a little longer and protrudes just a bit past the hands - in the unmodded reps it is a bit recessed The series represent different years within the series hence 111h is a year newer watch than the 111g. Over the years movements and some other changes (sandwich dial, etc) change a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprintz25 Posted March 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Thanks for the info - Lucky i asked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMman Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Put a solid SS B series caseback on it and you will have one of the nicest, most accurate reps with a genuine, unaltered Swiss movement. Sure the 'A' is slightly off and the crown is marginally too thin and the cannon pinion slightly recessed but these 'faults' are common to all unmodded reps. This watch with a solid B series caseback (or its 112 equivalent) is my choice all day long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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