Panerai Authentication

[BigBlackClock]

any shop recommend to authenticate newer models like pam01000 on the spot?
btw how they authenticate visual check of the outside only ?

[badass09]

Thanks for the response, good point there! I might just go down to Tophour to get mine authenticated for a peace of mind, regardless of certification or not. Wonder if they still charge $40, based on a bro’s reply to this thread 2 years ago.

they charged me $50 just 2 weeks back..!!

[stevenf]

dont think they will provide. it was the same thing with rolex where they will not issue a authentication certificate.

rolex just issue a receipt stating service fee 107 which is as good as what some people will accept.

honestly, for authentication, it only holds true at the point when it is done.

after which, it does hold because anything can be done to the watch which the original company/person who does the authentication will not want to be liable for, hence no certification will be issued.

Thanks for the response, good point there! I might just go down to Tophour to get mine authenticated for a peace of mind, regardless of certification or not. Wonder if they still charge $40, based on a bro’s reply to this thread 2 years ago.

[triton]

dont think they will provide. it was the same thing with rolex where they will not issue a authentication certificate.

rolex just issue a receipt stating service fee 107 which is as good as what some people will accept.

honestly, for authentication, it only holds true at the point when it is done.

after which, it does hold because anything can be done to the watch which the original company/person who does the authentication will not want to be liable for, hence no certification will be issued.

Hi all, first post here. Just wondering if some sort of certification will be given after authenticating at shops like Top Hour or JW?

[stevenf]

Hi all, first post here. Just wondering if some sort of certification will be given after authenticating at shops like Top Hour or JW?

[mickey88]

Har..as long as nobody complain about their service. That is wat i guess meant reliable

[Oceanklassik]

Is Top hour reliable??

Reliable in what way? As far as I know, I haven't heard anything negative about the company. Though, I have not patronized them before. I do have friends who had gone to them for verification service, changing of straps, resizing of bracelets.

[mickey88]

Is Top hour reliable??

[lusfort]

Has anyone tried bringing watches to pawn shops for a quote?

Quite an ingenious method frequently used in HK

[B&W]

Just to chime in, apart from having the original papers and box, the genuine base pam models should have:

1) Y incabloc
2) Rhodium plated ratchet and crown. The bevel edge should be thin. Reps are usually thicker.
3) Lume on numerics and hands should be consistent.

Hope this helps..

[VictorT]

Full set local set is d most safer by self verify.2ndly,every pam they have their own unique parts.(you have to study).D most difficult spot is those base pam coz u cant see movement series numbers with covered case back & in house Pam should be easier spot replica or not.

[profzhu]

top hour at lucky plaza can help with authentication. cheaper than JW. on the spot as well. $40 i think.

[Vinc04]

That's the reason why I hesitated from buying from private sellers. It's too hard to authenticate nowadays and I've heard many who bought fake Pams.

Think it's still safer to buy from a reputable brick and barter shop.

Can bros here share what are the basics things to look out for to self check if it's genuine?

[jimjim]

Other than jw horological, any other places for authentication recommended and how much? Thanks

[wu_song]

Have in depth reading to know more the model u look for. Plenty close up photo avail at web. Do note good fakes also match those serial number . It can be make.. Paper only... Despite it's truth, paper do play a part. Next u should look into the grey dealer reputation, any bad remarks ?? See and feel the real watch. You ll better understand the diff if it's fake. My experience dealing in fakes before, look for any abnormal or flaws of the whole package. You are talking about > 7k watch . It's must be perfect at all items

thanks a lot! appreciated