Craytonic Posted July 25, 2006 Report Posted July 25, 2006 Wow, I just finished looking at pictures of Josh's new 251. As far as I know he is the only dealer with this watch. The back appears to be correct, and it is also "TACHYMETRE" as it should be. I am relatively certain this will be my next watch, the only issue I see is the date wheel. Anyone else have thoughts? Dial markers do appear a little rounder and more mother or pearl on gen. Cray Gen: Rep: Gen: Rep:
nicknoh Posted July 26, 2006 Report Posted July 26, 2006 Looks like a good rep. What I see though: From the front, the date font is way off and too recessed. Dial font is not exactly correct, being too thin and large and with little serifs. Luminous round markers are too large. Missing polished ring under bezel. Bezel engravings look a bit large to me, but could just be the photo. Crown of course doesn't look right, but that goes without saying.
nicknoh Posted July 26, 2006 Report Posted July 26, 2006 I believe it should also have production numbers?
Craytonic Posted July 26, 2006 Author Report Posted July 26, 2006 I don't see a production number on the gen? You are right about the date wheel, I am hoping someone will come out with a new wheel soon.
flavor flav Posted July 26, 2006 Report Posted July 26, 2006 i have this on the way from eddielee........seriously.....do you think someone will notice the date font and dial marker size without seeing side by side with gen? maybe they will think the gen is fake LOL! good enough to fool just about anyone without side by side and a very sharp eye i think...
4fun Posted July 26, 2006 Report Posted July 26, 2006 Looks like a good rep. What I see though: From the front, the date font is way off and too recessed. Dial font is not exactly correct, being too thin and large and with little serifs. Luminous round markers are too large. Missing polished ring under bezel. Bezel engravings look a bit large to me, but could just be the photo. Crown of course doesn't look right, but that goes without saying. I can live with those flaws. What I really care is the case. If it's like 2nd generation case, then it really sucks
Craytonic Posted July 26, 2006 Author Report Posted July 26, 2006 Eddie's has "TACHYMETER" (incorrect) instead of "TACHYMETRE" (correct) on the 251, right? At least this is how it looks on the panerai site. Looks like Josh's should have a number on it, which is also missing
archibald Posted July 26, 2006 Report Posted July 26, 2006 I can live with those flaws. What I really care is the case. If it's like 2nd generation case, then it really sucks I agree: 1st gen case, I'm in. 2nd gen, no go. flavor flav, can you let us know when yours arrives?
Craytonic Posted July 26, 2006 Author Report Posted July 26, 2006 What was so great about these 1st gen cases? Could someone post a pic? Cray
Chronus Posted July 26, 2006 Report Posted July 26, 2006 ETA 7753 version (I think Josh and others already have these) won't have a problem with deep/recessed date wheel, as there is no modification of the movement necessary.
rudi Posted July 26, 2006 Report Posted July 26, 2006 Wow, I just finished looking at pictures of Josh's new 251. As far as I know he is the only dealer with this watch. The back appears to be correct, and it is also "TACHYMETRE" as it should be. I am relatively certain this will be my next watch, the only issue I see is the date wheel. Anyone else have thoughts? Dial markers do appear a little rounder and more mother or pearl on gen. Cray Gen: Rep: Gen: Rep: here are pictures from the gens !!! rudi
trustywatchguy Posted July 26, 2006 Report Posted July 26, 2006 I am CONFUSED. So which one is correct? "TACHYMETRE" or TACHYMETER" Seems like even Panerai got it wrong on their genuines... =P
olreon Posted July 26, 2006 Report Posted July 26, 2006 hello, the white dial version is spelling tachymetre and the black dial version is spelling tachymeter, see at their homepage. www.panerai.com but maybe the white dial version on their homepage is the prototyope and the ones that go out for sale have the spelling tachymeter! best wishes olreon
V Posted July 26, 2006 Report Posted July 26, 2006 but maybe the white dial version on their homepage is the prototyope and the ones that go out for sale have the spelling tachymeter! Exactlly !
trustywatchguy Posted July 26, 2006 Report Posted July 26, 2006 well well.. it's only one word... no.. it's ONLY 2 alphabets to be exact that is misplaced. =P
Quarks Posted July 26, 2006 Report Posted July 26, 2006 I don't really care about the 'tachymetre' or 'tachymeter'. The 7750 date window is soo wrong that it will be picked out first rather than the spelling error. I reckon the best one yet is the 7753 (even though the date font is incorrect). PAM 251 is a very very nice piece. Even better than the 188. This is one watch I wish to get as a genuine. It is such a beauty.
Pugwash Posted July 26, 2006 Report Posted July 26, 2006 well well.. it's only one word... no.. it's ONLY 2 alphabets to be exact that is misplaced. =P It's two different languages though. French and English. If one of those is your native tongue, it's a glaring mistake. Oh, and when I say glaring, I mean only to a WIS.
Craytonic Posted July 26, 2006 Author Report Posted July 26, 2006 Ok the gen picture rudi posted has the white dial with "TACHYMETER"... Maybe they did two runs for europe & north america or something?
leitztozeiss Posted July 26, 2006 Report Posted July 26, 2006 ETA 7753 version (I think Josh and others already have these) won't have a problem with deep/recessed date wheel, as there is no modification of the movement necessary. I still don't understand why the 7753 can't be made to work on a 187. Sorry to hijack.
Craytonic Posted July 26, 2006 Author Report Posted July 26, 2006 Also I have been wondering if you can just drop a swiss chrono into the 250/251 when the asian one craps out...?
Guest Sql_pl Posted July 26, 2006 Report Posted July 26, 2006 You need a new dial to fit 7753 movement.
Shasta Posted July 26, 2006 Report Posted July 26, 2006 Also I have been wondering if you can just drop a swiss chrono into the 250/251 when the asian one craps out...? I think at a minimum you'll have datewheel alignment issues
nicknoh Posted July 26, 2006 Report Posted July 26, 2006 I'd be willing to pay around $1k for one with a correct date wheel and a little more attention to detail
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