Shasta Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 This isn't an in depth technical review but just some impressions. I wanted to get a couple of the new Swiss 6497 swan neck movements to replace the standard 6497/1 movements that were common just a few months ago so decided to order an entire watch that has the new movement from Paul for $189. I think he has about 10 or more Pams with this movement, all for $189, but the fiddy seems to be the only correct marrige of movement/model so thats the 1 I ordered. I may just try to sell the casing for $100 or so here or on ebay Anyway, impressions of the watch: The casing, to my untrained eye, seems to be the same as all the others I've seen. The strap on the other hand has got to be the worst I've seen on a pam rep. It looks & feels like vinyl. The dial seems pretty good with alot better lume than all the other models I've had - lume on dial matches lume on hands. It is defintely different than my fiddy from Josh and I'll take some pics side-by-side so ya'll can tell me which is more accurate. The Aspire dial has a more matte finish than the Josh dial, which is almost shiny by comparison. I don't know what the gen dial characteristics are in this respect. The movement can be removed without removing the bezel and the dial mesaures about .5 mils less than the Josh dial, which had to be removed from the front. The hour wheel and cannon pinion on the new movement are the correct height, but the rep hands (minute hand is .60 mils, hour hand is .83 mils) are too tall. I'm going to attempt to file em down but I've already ordered Davidsen hands cuz I know theres a good possibility I'll screw em up. I'll post pics of the dials tomorrow. So, except for the crap strap, I don't think you can go wrong with this piece for the price, either as is, or for the donor movement & other parts. Aspire's New Pam Series Fiddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehtolcad Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 the only thing that caught my eye was that it says that it uses the RXW case, which is not correct. but from hearing your description it sounds like it is the same. i guess as they say a picture is worth a thousand words....can't wait for the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwai02 Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 (edited) The crystal is not sapphire though. The case is the same as other fiddy that I have. Edited July 18, 2006 by cwai02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehtolcad Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 it is insane to think that people were shelling out 400+ for this baby not 2 months ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 after all it is a steal at that price...I will definitely order one of these cheap Swan neck models that Aspire- Paul has... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 after all it is a steal at that price...I will definitely order one of these cheap Swan neck models that Aspire- Paul has... I placed an order a few days ago. Just waiting for it to get here. That damn wait is killing me. Give me valium...NOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender110 Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 so it says RWX case but it is not? that has held me off since it was originally posted.. plus i know for a fact that many of pauls watches come from a diff factory after comparing IN PERSON some of the diff pams and rollies.to other dealers. i also see the aspirte sells the latest movement in incorrect casings for example a 177H with the movement would be clearly wrong w/ the 'G' movment... HEHEHEHEEE by now they must notice that it has not sold..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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