RXW 1938A, are they still available?

[argee1977]

I've seen this watch and it looks nice, of course it's not a 249 but i'd like to try something like this as a starter before entering the dark side of Radiomirs

So are these available anywhere, i'm not wanting to try an out and out fake, and these seem well made and nice, so it would actually work well as a working watch as well. Another question though, how much do these go for as well?

[Tony-GB]

I think RXW's go for about $1,000 US. They pop up on eBay. But be careful, they do get faked. I think (but am not sure) the fakes RXW's have the crown lever the way Panerai has it, & the real RXW's have it in the reverse way.

[mfer]

BTW, RXW 1938a doesn't exist. It is RWC 1938a.

RXW is a different company altogether.

I have it too. I dare not show it on the other site. I'd be persecuted even though this homage was made prior to the 249 ever being released. Also it is 45mm and has a solid case back with a non-screw down crown. Domed sapphire crystal. 6497 movement.















$1000 bucks is about right.

[argee1977]

That's the one, yeah i didn't even ask on the other site as they get a bit silly over stuff like this, even though as you say this came out first, before Panerai's hommage

[mfer]

FWIW, I'm very happy with it. It doesn't have the same quality and finish as Panerai, but for $1000, you can't go wrong. It winds very smoothly and keeps pretty good time. I never wear it for more than 2 days at a time so I've never really timed it, but the difference isn't noticeable over a 1 day period of wearing it. Love the domed crystal and the 45mm size. I don't think I'll ever own a 47mm rad, unless I start to eat a lot more.

[mfer]

Wow, I just visited their website. Looks like they came out with a new watch design. A PVD 1938a.

http://www.retrospectwatch.com/

[SirLoki]

thanks for the pics!! the piece looks good, what movement does it use?

[emagni]

New here to the Panerai scene. What is the difference between this one and the one that commands $12,000? Looks like there is a difference in the outer color of the hour and minute hands and a clear back. Great looking watch by the way!


Never mind, I see it now in the back...replica?

[louie]

Originally Posted by argee1977

I've seen this watch and it looks nice, of course it's not a 249 but i'd like to try something like this as a starter before entering the dark side of Radiomirs

So are these available anywhere, i'm not wanting to try an out and out fake, and these seem well made and nice, so it would actually work well as a working watch as well. Another question though, how much do these go for as well?

Ryan,my local shop sells them...for less than 300 bucks.But quality wise not comparable to this RWC 1938a.I see this RWC 1938a sometimes pop out at my local Rolex forum...i will PM you if i see one.

[mfer]

Originally Posted by SirLoki

thanks for the pics!! the piece looks good, what movement does it use?

swiss eta 6497.

[mfer]

Originally Posted by emagni

New here to the Panerai scene. What is the difference between this one and the one that commands $12,000? Looks like there is a difference in the outer color of the hour and minute hands and a clear back. Great looking watch by the way!


Never mind, I see it now in the back...replica?

Lots of little differences.
249 has...
blue hands
47mm case
plexiglass
display back
screw down crown
incredible quality of finish

1938a has...
black gloss hands
45mm case
domed sapphire
solid back
non-screw down crown
decent quality of finish

It isn't a replica. No where on this watch does it say it is a Panerai.
Say what you will, I don't care....

[argee1977]

If it is a copy of the Panerai then it'll be a great story, as the RWC came out first it would have to involve a time machine

[argee1977]

Ah, also forgot to say, it's also quite a weird thing to remember that the Panerai of today isn't the same, they are a completely different company in all but name to the company that produced the originals, so you could say the people making hommages of panerai are panerai

[mailman]

Originally Posted by mfer

BTW, RXW 1938a doesn't exist. It is RWC 1938a.

RXW is a different company altogether.

I have it too. I dare not show it on the other site. I'd be persecuted even though this homage was made prior to the 249 ever being released. Also it is 45mm and has a solid case back with a non-screw down crown. Domed sapphire crystal. 6497 movement.















$1000 bucks is about right.

Mik, I remember waaayyyyyy back when you first posted your pics of this watch. I thought it was a stunner then and I still do. Thank you for sharing the pics again

[mfer]

Originally Posted by mailman

Mik, I remember waaayyyyyy back when you first posted your pics of this watch. I thought it was a stunner then and I still do. Thank you for sharing the pics again

Thanks Paulie! I remember that day. It was a good day for me. Still is!

[Trurolexer]

Very nice watch, Mik!!!

Do they have the website?

[mfer]

Originally Posted by Trurolexer

Very nice watch, Mik!!!

Do they have the website?

http://www.retrospectwatch.com/

[Trurolexer]

Originally Posted by mfer

http://www.retrospectwatch.com/

Thanks!!!

[tech_controller]

Gorgeous watch! I had a Ticino version awhile back that I sold...it had gold hands...this RWC looks killer.

[argee1977]

So anyone sourced one for me yet

[niels74]

Im sure that by now all y'll IP addresses are noted and the HIT squads are being re-deployed by the ultra winged Panersiti Purist Splinter group….

therefore i dare not to comment on the looks & strap combo.. :)

[mfer]

Originally Posted by niels74

Im sure that by now all y'll IP addresses are noted and the HIT squads are being re-deployed by the ultra winged Panersiti Purist Splinter group….

therefore i dare not to comment on the looks & strap combo.. :)

So fricking true!


It is just a watch, but Panerai thinks they invented the TV/Cushion case oh and the Cali dial which Rolex most likely made so popular.

[argee1977]

Originally Posted by mfer

So fricking true!


It is just a watch, but Panerai thinks they invented the TV/Cushion case oh and the Cali dial which Rolex most likely made so popular.

I already had this argument on paneristi regardin the 249, i'm not saying another word

[mfer]

Originally Posted by argee1977

I already had this argument on paneristi regardin the 249, i'm not saying another word

Just wait until you guys see what I'm working on. I'll be banned from p.com for it!!!!

bwahahahahahahahaha!!!!

[argee1977]

Originally Posted by mfer

Just wait until you guys see what I'm working on. I'll be banned from p.com for it!!!!

bwahahahahahahahaha!!!!

The more i read p.com the less i like panerai

[mfer]

Originally Posted by argee1977

The more i read p.com the less i like panerai

I just use it for a good reference. I wouldn't consider many there my m8's!

[argee1977]

Originally Posted by mfer

I just use it for a good reference. I wouldn't consider many there my m8's!

Yeah, i use it for references and of course hunting straps, i've all but given up on any type of debate, it's not just panerai, all brands are the same these days, but for some reason p.com does annoy me with the way some feel that panerai are still the company they were 50 years ago, for me the history side of it is nice, but it's just that, history, they aren't the same company anymore and it's all about what they produce today and the way forward for me.

[mfer]

Originally Posted by argee1977

... i've all but given up on any type of debate...

Same here. Whenever I speak up, I get pounced by a couple of the "regulars".

It is suck a fricking double standard. If I would even mention a price of a watch I'd get smacked, yet their are regulars that bitch and moan about people listing expensive 292, 312, etc and the listings get pulled. Complete BS.