lovepanerai Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 (edited) I was just wondering if anybody has noticed that the replica makers once again made a step back on the latest dial print (L Swiss Made L) on the 111H's and by the way it doesn't matter from which dealer you buy since they all will eventually ship you the same crappy dial. As pictures from this board proof the previous batch had the correctly positioned L SWISS MADE L on it see pictures below. Be carefull when you order a 111H and have the dealer confirm that you are getting the one with the correctly positioned L SWISS..... Correct (from a post in the pic gallery): Incorrect (look at the spacing and position of the L SWISS MADE L in relation to the 6) Edited July 15, 2006 by lovepanerai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bignasty Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 I've posted on this issue before and my dealer attempted to resolve for me. Since that time I've ordered new hands and a dial from Davidsen to get better lume! What can I say? Contact your dealer first. If that doesn't work out thankfully we have Davidsen around! Cheers, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake48 Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 Yep - I noticed the "L SWISS MADE L" on my 111 was high and touching the 6. I asked Josh for a new dial and in a matter of a few days, no questions asked, I had a new dial at my doorstep. ALLRIGHT - I thought, I anxiously opened the package and what did I find? The same damn dial! Oh well, at least the lettering is centered. I decided that I could live with the look of $3,000.00 watch that only cost me $250.00. It's kind of a strange world when we start to expect the rep to be exact as a gen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 I was just wondering if anybody has noticed that the replica makers once again made a step back on the latest dial print (L Swiss Made L) on the 111H's and by the way it doesn't matter from which dealer you buy since they all will eventually ship you the same crappy dial. Latest? My Silix 111h is like that. I noticed and failed to be that bothered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovepanerai Posted July 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 after all the progress that has been made this is one of the biggest screw ups that the replica makers made - bugs the hell out of me everytime I look at the watch it screams cheapo fake - not so much the lettering being close to the 6 but the miss-alignment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake48 Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 after all the progress that has been made this is one of the biggest screw ups that the replica makers made - bugs the hell out of me everytime I look at the watch it screams cheapo fake - not so much the lettering being close to the 6 but the miss-alignment LUVPAN - I am with you on the fact that every time I look at the watch it bugs me, but I have to tell you, I live in So. Cal and within just a few miles of my house there are at least five Panerai dealers. I also have numerous friends that collect watches and each owns more than a few gen Panerais. When I put my 111 up next to these gen's, for whatever it is worth, no body, and I mean not one time, has any one ever noticed the font being off below the 6. I think you are probably somewhat of a perfectionist, like myself, who enjoys researching for the knowledge and we have become products of the microscopic nit picking that goes on at these rep boards. Don't focus on such a small detail and enjoy your watch, after all, it is and will always be - a REP! Here is a picture of my 111 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 When I put my 111 up next to these gen's, for whatever it is worth, no body, and I mean not one time, has any one ever noticed the font being off below the 6. If no-one has ever commented on my 111h having an off-centre Swiss Made, and let's face it, it has been the subject of one or two photos, then it's not a big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovepanerai Posted July 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 Jake48 - I agree with you as far as it will always only be a rep, however the fact that there are versions out there where the alignment is perfect is what made me write that post. I have spent a couple of thousand dollars so far on reps and I will continue to do so, aware of the undeniable fact that they will always be reps...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovepanerai Posted July 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 @Star hope you don't mind that I used your picture - I just wish my recently recived 111H had that dial.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve G Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 (edited) @Star hope you don't mind that I used your picture - I just wish my recently recived 111H had that dial.... It was my picture you used in the second photo, I don't mind either, but honestly until this post I didn't realize that the L Swiss L should be lower. Now I have you to thank for drawing my attention to it Seriously though, I don't really care, it's a nice watch, I've been weearing it soley for over a week and I realize these are reps and that's all, if I wanted perfection I'd go and spend major cash for the real deal. But I do understand your point. Edited July 16, 2006 by Steve G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 Star- Everytime I see that crown, my jaw drops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmytim Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 If no-one has ever commented on my 111h having an off-centre Swiss Made, and let's face it, it has been the subject of one or two photos, then it's not a big deal. Hey Pugwash, nice strap, may I ask what it is and where it's from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doopey Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 Hey Pugwash, nice strap, may I ask what it is and where it's from? Elliot I guess. Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmytim Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 Elliot I guess. Link Thanks, reminds me of my teddy bear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighDef Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 Star- Everytime I see that crown, my jaw drops! Is that a 2.1MM?? Up close it look like a 6MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 Elliot I guess. Link Yup, it's TC Straps Il Mupetto, although they don't call it that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TTK Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 (edited) Yup, it's TC Straps Il Mupetto Yep...definitely a strap for muppets..... Edited July 20, 2006 by TTK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Yep...definitely a strap for muppets..... Yay! Finally 'flamed' by TTK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 That would bug the [censored] out of me which, of course, means I've gone insane. Back when i had all of my marbles, days I would have told myself that 99% of the .0001% of the planet's population who know that Panerai is not some kind psuedo-italian sandwich would notice the still-shitty-after-10-versions crown guard before they notice the L swiss L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovepanerai Posted July 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 archibald - I know what you mean, about the marbles :-) same here The crown guard and the crown are known facts and I think they are not that obvious unless you have a genuine right next to it or you inspect photos of it - I just checked out the real thing at Shreeves & Co in SF. A crocked dial print however is something that even somebody who doesn't know Panerai would notice, that however still doesn't bug me, what does is that I am noticing it and that it is the first time that I have seen that flaw - my over 2 year old PAM111 and 118 don't have it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcrooz Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 My 112h appears to have the same fault - and you know what, I had never noticed it before! And what's more, I don't care. It's a beautiful watch, nothing will make me change my mind (which doesn't of course mean that I won't buy any more!!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 My 112h appears to have the same fault - and you know what, I had never noticed it before! And what's more, I don't care. I agree. No-one would really notice unless you'd already given them reason to suspect its a rep. If you want to be really shocked about your skills of observation, turn your H model over and look at how the OFFICINE PANERAI text droops down to the bottom right. Now you have something new to bug you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcrooz Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 If you want to be really shocked about your skills of observation, turn your H model over and look at how the OFFICINE PANERAI text droops down to the bottom right. Now you have something new to bug you. As Catherine Tate would say ...... "Am I bovvered?" NO!!! Apols for those outside the uk who don't know Catherine Tate - very funny comedienne.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovepanerai Posted July 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 fair enough folks ;-) I am glad that it doesn't bother you and thanks for confirming that this was not just on the one that I have received. I hope I didn't trigger that you have to look at it now all the time....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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