marcl Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Just looking at getting my second rep when i stumbled on this watch. So i did a search and it seems a pretty good watch. But one recurring problem was the crystal breaking or popping out. Is this still a problem, or has it been fixed now? what do you guy's think of this watch? kind regards. Marc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majo1000 Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 About to pull the trigger on this one too.. Asked PT about the crystal problem he said he never had any problem reported. Think it's one of the best looking Pam's out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jot9011 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 The 253 is a nice watch, but has some serious flaws IMO. There has yet to be a super-rep made. I haven't had any problems with the crystal on mine. I think the shattering crystal problem is more common with the Fiddy, but I don' think that the 253 is immune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcl Posted November 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 It is a beautiful watch and like i say it really caught my eye. I was looking at the Breitling soh, as there is a super rep of that. But now i'm not sure. Is it worth getting an ETA version, or are the asian movments good enough, do you think? And what are the serious flaws jot9011? kind regards. Marc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxMan Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 They only sell mineral glass version now, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jot9011 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 They only sell mineral glass version now, right? Unfortunately. But mineral glass is less prone to shattering than sapphire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat.tail.event Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Some flaws... The thickness of the lume markings, generally too thin, but I am seen some overly fat ones Crownguard offered by most dealers is incorrect...I think Angus had the closest one based on his pics posted, but cant be 100% sure thats what you'll get in the mail. Take a look at the gen CG and you'll notice the difference where the CG hits the case/pushers. Subdial sizing is incorrect The crystal, as mentioned I think the dial is up to a v2 or v3...I havent followed all of the updates, so a search on that should clarify...recall seeing something about the fonts in the subdials. Nonetheless, I love my 253. This is my sailing watch (competitive big boat yacht racing) so this thing has taken a beating over the past couple years. Its been an 'I dont care what happens to this thing' watch and passed with flying colors. Direct hits to the crystal, no problem. Scratches have come out easily with a refinishing pen. It is a beautiful watch and like i say it really caught my eye. I was looking at the Breitling soh, as there is a super rep of that. But now i'm not sure. Is it worth getting an ETA version, or are the asian movments good enough, do you think? And what are the serious flaws jot9011? kind regards. Marc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcl Posted November 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Thanks for all the replies guy's. Especially you fat.tail, as it seems your watch has held up to a few beatings! Still undecided it may have flaws but it's bloody beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majo1000 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 (edited) Personally I don't really care about the flaws.. How believable is a 12.000 dollar 500 pieces limited edition Panerai anyway? If the crystal won't break it's fine by me Edited November 3, 2008 by majo1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcl Posted November 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 @MAJO you're right. I can live with the odd small flaw or inaccuracy, so long the quality of the watch is very high. Which one is going to stand out more, a well made watch with an oversized crown or slightly thinner 6 and 12 or an acurrate replica made badly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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