How to spot a fake pam?

[BAR_Honda]

Just sharing my own experience buying 2nd hand Pam 312... (in-house movement don't have COSC cert).

1. Must come in complete set: manual, warranty booklet, movement stickers, 2 straps, case protector, screw driver for changing buckle, pin tool for changing strap, polishing cloth, wooden presentation box, outer black box... and of course, the watch itself.

2. Case number (e.g. OP67XY) , movement number (PA63XY), watch serial number (BB1366XYZ), watch series number (L0123/2500) ... all 4 numbers must match on the movement sticker to the warranty booklet and to the watch itself.

3. Exhibition case back harder to replicate as the movement is visible.

4. If in doubt, send to JW for authentication... $107 nett.

[amitabh]

The dial Lume is also a big give away. When immediately exposed to light, the lune stays on for some time, but goes off when the watch is retained in dark for some time. The original watch retains lume for a long time.
it is also on workmanship and overall appearance..fake will have mistakes like name spelt wrongly . the watch will have very poor power reserve and will generally not keep time.

[ac_wong75]

One of the key indication is the wording on the case back has odd looking spacing that us a give away when u are looking for ss caseback.

[lfcd66]

Just sharing my own experience buying 2nd hand Pam 312... (in-house movement don't have COSC cert).

1. Must come in complete set: manual, warranty booklet, movement stickers, 2 straps, case protector, screw driver for changing buckle, pin tool for changing strap, polishing cloth, wooden presentation box, outer black box... and of course, the watch itself.

2. Case number (e.g. OP67XY) , movement number (PA63XY), watch serial number (BB1366XYZ), watch series number (L0123/2500) ... all 4 numbers must match on the movement sticker to the warranty booklet and to the watch itself.

3. Exhibition case back harder to replicate as the movement is visible.

4. If in doubt, send to JW for authentication... $107 nett.

Nice and must have info.

[Markie]

Spot the brush finishing, dial, engine, and glass. 2 cent opinion.

[dark_divine1218]

Authentication at Top Hour...for panerai He quoted $40 for solid caseback and foc for exhibition case. Correct as of today.