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Originally Posted by derik.damon
Sorry to be the bear of bad news but you have a fake PAM183. I hope you didn't pay much for it and saved the receipt.
The first big red flag was your first pic. The dial top plate (that's a sandwich dial) is way too thin. Panerai never made a dial like that.
Here's the comparison with a gen PAM183. Note the 6 that I've highlighted. You can see how thick the top plate is compared to your shot. But I thought it could be just the angle, lighting, etc.
After you posted the movement pic I had no doubt: someone stole from you. The PAM183 uses the Panerai Calibre OP XI.
http://www.paneraisource.com/details/OPXI.html
The OP XI has, in addition to other upgrades, an Incabloc shock protection balance wheel (note the Y format of the shock protection and how it's aligned with the micro regulator needle). Your movement uses a regular Asian balance wheel.
Sorry about the sad news but maybe you can get your money back. Good luck. |
And great catch..
going back to the initial photos and one of the caseback I see other problems..
Sorry to read about it! and you sure are taking this a lot better than I would...
careful out there guys..sometimes we all get jaded...