GrantR Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Well I'm not a huge Panerai fan to be honest, but when i saw the PAM292 Black Seal I changed my mind. The main thing that put me off buying a rep of this model was the poor shiny PVD finish the majority of all dealers had, so when DSN released his version i jumped on it quick. Also to note DSN was pretty helpful when i was purchasing, always quick to respond and i can't complain about his product at all, best 292 rep yet. Below is what is listed by DSN -45mm RADIOMIR STEEL CASE WITH PVD PLATING(NON CERAMIC) - Well this is a fantastic finish very matte and looks by far the best so far. -SAPPHIRE WITH AR - Does indeed have AR, but its very typical rep AR -ASIAN 6497 WINDING MOVT - No problems as of yet and don't expect any. -SCREWED DOWN PVD PLATED STEEL CROWN - The PVD is shiny, doesn't quite match rest of the case (only fault i can find) -WHITE C1 LUMED DIAL AND HANDS SUPERLUMED - The lume is of an impressive strength but doesn't last long at all, compared with rep lume of a Bruguet Type XX its put to shame. -PVD SOLID CLOSE CASE BACK - No faults here -26X22MM BLACK OR BROWN LEATHER STRAP WITH PVD BUCKLE - Personally I didn't like either of these straps but the Buckles are great, PVD match's case. -3ATM WR TESTED - Haven't tried this out, I'll just be taking his word on this... -MOVT REGULATED - Watch is keeping very good time... Due to me not liking the strap that came with this watch, i jumped on Zack (RED12) to make me a custom strap from his "Tan-orange Copperhead" leather in 26/22. Zack's service is great and I'd highly recommend him to anybody, even finished it quikcer than he quoted! I think this compliments the PVD well, but I'll let you be your own judge. Now for the pics! If anybody wants HR images of any part of the watch just give me a PM and I'd be happy to help... Questions & comments welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Looks very nice. Wear it well The strap looks great with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im2 Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Beautiful! As for DSN claims on 3ATM water resistance i can assure everyone here that i took my 111h (DSN) diving to 20m twice.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjussen Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Nice watch!! The screwed down is shiny on the GEN 292. Love the red12!...Imo the greg strap crasy horse 2 is even more killer on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantR Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 The screwed down is shiny on the GEN 292. Ah... I never noticed that, thanks! In that case DSN has got extremely close! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmStaFF Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 looks awesome, i have a red12 strap on my 113 , Zack is a great strapmaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgodeep Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Looks very nice ...DSN PVD is the best "out of the box" and RED12 straps are something special as well!!! Enjoy FGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elisiX Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 (edited) I've been eying one of these off from DSN, as you say, its the most accurate. Looks fantastic on that strap and the case finishing is awesome. What im curious about though is the dial. Obviously he re-lumes the dial, but how is the print coloring? It looks very white in your pictures but I am not sure, is the gen like this or more like my G series rep? If it should be the darker/offwhite color, then it shouldn't be too hard to grab a case from DSN and pop in a standard dial and have it relumed. (obv not a G series dial with the incorrect 'Black Seal' text position for the 292) Edited February 25, 2009 by elisiX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elisiX Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Can we get a wrist shot? And also a couple pictures outdoors in natural light? Looks like it would be well worth sending off for an aftermarket AR job from Chief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Tasty love the strap really works well ST4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantR Posted February 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Can we get a wrist shot? And also a couple pictures outdoors in natural light? Looks like it would be well worth sending off for an aftermarket AR job from Chief. Sure thing, I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elisiX Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Awesome Grant. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantR Posted February 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 I've been eying one of these off from DSN, as you say, its the most accurate. Looks fantastic on that strap and the case finishing is awesome. What im curious about though is the dial. Obviously he re-lumes the dial, but how is the print coloring? It looks very white in your pictures but I am not sure, is the gen like this or more like my G series rep? If it should be the darker/offwhite color, then it shouldn't be too hard to grab a case from DSN and pop in a standard dial and have it relumed. (obv not a G series dial with the incorrect 'Black Seal' text position for the 292) It is pretty white but not extremely white as it is in the images. I'm pretty sure its close to the gen, see below image. If it is off its not close enough to tell without side by side comparison and as i doubt i'd ru Also to note the crown isn't very shiny in these pic's of a gen, unlike mine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat.tail.event Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 By far the best strap combo you could pair with this...nice taste you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkirke Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 now thats a stunning rep. i've got the same watch (from Angus) on the same Red12 strap. perfect combination IMO. beautiful shots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantR Posted February 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 now thats a stunning rep. i've got the same watch (from Angus) on the same Red12 strap. perfect combination IMO. beautiful shots! Awesome... reassures me that i made the right choice, thanks everyone for your nice comments. As promised, below are a few quick wrist snaps outside... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elisiX Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 You certainly made the right choice. No doubts there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK471 Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 It really is a great looking watch. Very nice strap choice, as well. Makes the watch pop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busher Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 That dog looks right thru me. I have never seen a look quite like that. Fine image Busher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Im not a big fan of the Radiomirs but that looks fantastic on that strap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluerex Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Nice combo! Looks great. I have the same strap from Zack. I use it on Ti Pam. About a month ago I have sent the strap back to Zack to add stitching to it as I already have a few other stitchless straps. Just got the strap back a few days ago and it looks incredible. I have chosen to go with light brown thread. Looking at your stitchless version now and I cannot decide which one I like better - with or without stitches. Both look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r@f Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 hello, where did you buy ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmegaPOFL Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 wow... DSN's PVD is the BEST!!!! must save up money for one of these.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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