zaazaa Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Hi all, I've decided to order a 183. I thought I'd get your input to help me pull the trigger on the right one. I'll be ordering from a private dealer, so I need to send him the pic and instructions. I really appreciate any advice... Question 1: To G or to H? G= Rad, Pan, Black Seal H=Rad, Black, Pan I seem to see more G series here, but I think I might like the look of the PANERAI on the bottom. H is the more current I believe. Ah, I go back and forth... Funny thing is the H is slightly more expensive sometimes for the same specs; not sure why if the only difference is the wording (maybe it's something else I'm missing?) Opinions? Question 2: What's the best version to order, considering I care most about how it looks and not as much what's in it (reliability matters of course). I've seen: Pam 183G Black Seal G Series Asian Unitas 6497 Asian Unitas 17 J Manual Handwind movement Correct shape Bridges Approx $170 - w Saphire. What does "with correct shape bridges" mean? Pam 183G Black Seal G Series Swiss Unitas 6497 Swiss Unitas 17 J Manual Handwind movement, Cortes De Geneve Bridges, Swan neck Regulator Approx $260 - My best guess is that all the differences from the previous watch will be "inside" it (swan, etc...)?? 6497 Movement with Black Dial-AR Coating on mineral Crystal, Manual Winding (17 Jewel) Approx $100 - The low end version w mineral, but does have AR Here's a different low end version; seems to have a closed back, diff strap and 21j instead of 17??? Question 3: Suggestions for a version I'm missing (maybe a member mod, etc...)? I've seen some mentions of such in threads, but haven't tracked anything down. I appreciate the input. It seems many here already have this watch. I'd like to not end up, a few months from now, wishing I had a different version. THANKS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaazaa Posted June 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 (edited) I'm starting to think maybe I'd be better served with one sentence questions vs doing complex posts... Hi all, I've decided to order a 183. ... THANKS! Edited June 22, 2009 by zaazaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nite Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 i will probably disappoint you but i think that replica rads sucks. All of them. Case shape is off and lugs are terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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