Panerai PAM00111 peak work by Noob factory genuine versus replica review

Size44*14mm

MovementSeagull 6497 manual-winding movement / Swiss 6497 manual-winding movement

Case316F high-grade stainless steel, latest style with ball bearing crown guard.

CrystalScratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass, colourless anti-reflective coating (Swiss standard, identical to genuine), polished steel bezel, super luminescence

StrapLeather strap, pin buckle (316F high-grade stainless steel buckle, PRNC laser engraving on the side), plus 700 upgraded American alligator leather

Water resistanceGreater than 50 metres

1, the movement has been upgraded to a notched shock-absorber movement consistent with the genuine item

2, the movement bridge is more exquisitely finished, and the base bridge features Geneva stripes

3, at the junction where the case meets the strap, the Noob factory has a distinct cutting angle designed to prevent friction between the case and the strap

4, the 'fish' engraving on the case back, the Noob 'fish eye' is close to the edge and merges with it, referred to as a 'blind fish', just like the genuine item

5, the length of the upward bend of the crown guard lever on the Noob factory version is almost identical to the genuine, whereas KW, also a major factory, is noticeably shorter

6, buckle, uses advanced laser-engraved logo, the effect is very delicate

　　Overall appearance comparison:

　　From the appearance, basically no difference can be seen. The Noob factory has achieved 1 to 1 replica accuracy in appearance. The brand new V4 version has also corrected the dial font, making it smoother, and the 'R' also has a small tail.

　　Crystal comparison:

　　The replica watch uses the same sapphire crystal as the genuine one. The sapphire crystal of the Panerai 111 projects slightly above the case. Although the angle in the picture makes it hard to tell, in reality, the projection effect of the replica is almost indistinguishable from the genuine watch.

　　Crown guard:

　　The brand new steel crown guard is identical to the genuine one with no discernible difference. Next, the crown guard will be removed to carefully compare the details.

　　Crown guard details:

　　After removing the crown guard, we can see that both the guard lever and screws are replicated to a very high standard. The only flaw lies in the finishing of the edges, where the edge polishing of the replica version is not as refined and smooth as that of the genuine item.

　　Back case:

　　Like the genuine watch, the replica uses a pressure-fitted case back, and the orientation of a pressure-fitted case back has no set pattern, so it cannot be used to tell genuine from replica. However, in terms of appearance, there is no significant difference between the replica and the genuine item.

　　Outer ring of the case back:

　　When the case back is removed and observed under magnification, it can be seen that the lettering on the genuine piece is slightly wider and larger, whereas the lettering on the replica is somewhat smaller.

　　Movement and bridge:

　　Both winding gears have undergone a radial brushed finish polish. Although under magnified inspection the brushed finish of the replica is not quite as refined as that of the genuine article, this difference is not particularly noticeable to the naked eye during everyday observation.

　　Strap:

　　The NOOB factory replica uses the same exquisite brown calfskin strap as the genuine piece, achieving a very high overall fidelity. There may be a slight colour variance in the photographs due to lighting conditions, but in actual observation with the naked eye, there is no significant difference.

　　Luminescence:

　　The V4 edition adopts the latest luminescent material from the NOOB factory, matching the genuine piece in both colour and coating uniformity, whilst slightly outperforming the genuine piece in luminous duration and brightness.

　　Panerai watches have consistently been a very popular brand within the replica watch market. Meanwhile,PAM00111stands out as the most popular among the popular choices. Following over a decade of development and refinement, the replica craftsmanship of the PAM00111 has now reached an exceptionally high standard. Aside from a few flaws that are typically difficult to spot, the replication of other components can be described as remarkably flawless. Watch enthusiasts who appreciate Panerai's rugged style might wish to consider this Panerai PAM00111.

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