greg_r Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Okay, here's the latest aquisition and the first budget PAM I've come across that was worth having. I've been on the lookout for a PAM 127 "Fiddy" for some time. The problem with these is two-fold: firstly, there isn't an "Ultimate" Fiddy around that's worth the name - all of them have fairly major flaws, and secondly it's a very big watch at 47mm and I wasn't sure that I'd be comfortable wearing it. I therefore didn't want to spend too much on it - but nevertheless wanted something decent. I'd been looking at a few versions around the $150 region, but hadn't found anything that looked reasonable until I came across this one from PWC for $99. It arrived in just over a week, and Robert was very helpful answering questions before purchase. I think I'll be buying from him again. Good stuff: The dial is nice and crisp, as are the hands. The case looks the part - the CG isn't too bad at all and the crystal has a nice profile. The lume is outstanding for such a cheap rep - especially on the hands. The strap is easily the best rep strap I've come across - nice and thick with a good tang buckle. It needs 'wearing in' as it's a tad stiff, but that's to be expected. It's way better than the 'croc' strap that came with my 'ultimate' 111h, and at least as good as a BOB strap I bought recently. The movement is the ever-reliable Asian version of the 6497. No worries there although, of course, it's not the swan-neck version. Not-so-good stuff: The crown is a little too skinny and the CG lever is a bit floppy The crystal is mineral glass and there's no AR (unsurprising at this price) The engravings on the movement are incorrect for a Fiddy (also unsurprising at this price and entirely as expected) Overall a pretty good score for such an inexpensive rep. It feels like quality, has a good weight and will, I suspect, get a lot of wrist time. The only downside is that, having realised that whilst it's flamin' big, it's not TOO big, I should probably have bought a better one. Oh well - I can always upgrade later Seriously, though, this is possibly the highest-quality 'cheapie' I've yet seen - in terms of sheer build quality it leaves all of my other cheaper reps standing. Sorry for the quality of the photos - I took them early this morning and only had artificial light to work with. Edit: updated the crappy wrist shot with a marginally less crappy one (but only marginally lol). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarmadfish Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 i really like the look of that greg it looks great on your wrist well done good bargain talking of bargains i have so far seen about 10-12 cheapies i want so far all around the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_r Posted October 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 i really like the look of that greg it looks great on your wrist well done good bargain Thanks, mate talking of bargains i have so far seen about 10-12 cheapies i want so far all around the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 I always thought Greg would have a hairy hand - but it is smooth like a walrus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_r Posted October 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 I always thought Greg would have a hairy hand - but it is smooth like a walrus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailboss Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 The Fiddy apeals to me about as much as most Pams. ie:not at all. Well, OK, slightly more than most Pams, still not me tho. However for a hundred bucks it's a steal. Good buying Greg. You're right, that looks a real nice strap. Wear it well. BTW who is PWC? If that's 100bucks there has to be more bargins there. Col. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_r Posted October 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 The Fiddy apeals to me about as much as most Pams. ie:not at all. Well, OK, slightly more than most Pams, still not me tho. However for a hundred bucks it's a steal. Good buying Greg. You're right, that looks a real nice strap. Wear it well. Thanks, Col. Panerais are one of those 'love 'em or hate 'em deals, I guess. Personally, I can't get enough of 'em BTW who is PWC? If that's 100bucks there has to be more bargins there. Prestige Watch Co (he's a dealer at RG - is also at RWI as Time4direct). He's also got an ioffer storefront. He does a pretty good range, from cheapies up to the high-end stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailboss Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Ahh, T4D, if honest answers are your marker he's da man for shure. Think I'l have to give him some serious consideration. Col. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphakazi Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 I have to say greg, she looks great! I wasn't crazy for the fiddy's look but after seeing your pics, especially the 1st one and considering what you paid - impressive - where it in good health, and of course if you get ill... you know the rest :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_r Posted October 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 I have to say greg, she looks great! I wasn't crazy for the fiddy's look but after seeing your pics, especially the 1st one and considering what you paid - impressive - where it in good health, and of course if you get ill... you know the rest :lol: ROFLMAO! Pugwash is gonna be after you for stealing his material..... bloody funny, though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphakazi Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 until john mentioned walrus scrotum, I haven't seen the bucket pics - I always found pugwash's avi to be jokes lol @ credit card Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzenuub Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Now I know how a walrus scrotum looks like, allways good to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Now I know how a walrus scrotum looks like, allways good to know. It is smooth and looks like Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzenuub Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 It is smooth and looks like Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_r Posted October 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Almost like a penguins hand Don't even think about comparing me to that 12 year-old shitstain. There will be blood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzenuub Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Don't even think about comparing me to that 12 year-old shitstain. There will be blood. Hahahaaaaaaaaaa, touche, come on, give me blood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_r Posted October 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Hahahaaaaaaaaaa, touche, come on, give me blood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzenuub Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 You bloody [censored] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_r Posted October 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 You bloody [censored] Thank you. I try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzenuub Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Thank you. I try. Cheers mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graman Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 I've missed this place over the last few weeks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_r Posted October 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Cheers mate. RWG1: The only place where being called a bloody sh*thead can be considered a compliment :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzenuub Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 RWG1: The only place where being called a bloody sh*thead can be considered a compliment :D No you're a [censored], not a sh*thead, try to say it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_r Posted October 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 No you're a [censored], not a sh*thead, try to say it now. Then I'd just be a [censored], which doesn't quite have the same class, ya know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzenuub Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Then I'd just be a [censored], which doesn't quite have the same class, ya know? Where you trying to say you're a [censored]face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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