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26 May 2008, 11:11 AM | #1 |
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Tell me about differences between i and j
I understand the bracelet and straps are mounted differently and are easier on later models. Can anyone explain or link to images etc?
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26 May 2008, 02:05 PM | #2 |
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on an I series there is a screw attaching the bracelet instead of a spring bar you would find on a rolex or other watches.. On the New J series model there is a little button under the lug of the watch on either side. there are no screws, just a push of a button and the rod slides out and the strap comes off.. now if you ask me, I prefer the older system on the I series as I feel it is more strong and long term. My button system broke on my J series and is in service for a new case which will take 3 months.. it as been there for over a month now.. i'm going crazy without it, and the worst part was, I only had it for 2 weeks before it broke. other than that everything else is still the same pretty much... except I think they made less models this year than they did of all the I series.. panerai always goes up and down on the number of models they push out a year. they are weird like that.
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26 May 2008, 11:14 PM | #3 |
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Sorry to hear you had to send your watch back to Panerai.
I haven't seen the actual mechanism of the new press button spring bar release so I can't comment. However I have a "J" series PAM177 and it still has the screw in springbars. I don't know if this is due to the fact that the 177 is part of the 'historical range' or what. Anyway, the "I" series was (if I am correct) the 2006-7 series release and the "J" series is the 2007-8 series release.
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27 May 2008, 12:07 AM | #4 |
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The new strap switching system is phasing in and doesn't have any link to one specific year of production. For example, my I series 233 has the quick change system.
Sorry to hear of the problems SubKing had, but I find the system very solid and happy it's being incorporated into more new production. The watches with this feature come with a tool with separates into two pin tools. Press one piece against the catch shown and press the pin out with the other. |
27 May 2008, 12:55 AM | #5 | |
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BTW Steve, I have my sights on a 177/176. I need to fill the base niche but I'm not sure about the seconds yet. What made you decide on the 177? |
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