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This is an article concerning the conversion of a PAM-196 replica based on a heavily modified ETA-7750.  The task: make the replica more accurate to the genuine watch by making some severe modifications and part swaps.  Definately not for the weak of heart, this shows in detail the complexity of modern replica watches.

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The following is an article Ziggy wrote on a Russian movement used in several Panerai replicas. He reviews its qualities and compares it to the Unitas movement also used in several fake Panerais.

One of the easiest ways to detect most modern Panerai replicas is the short cannon pinion, or the pin that holds the hands to the watch.  The cannon pinion on many replicas is too short, leaving a noticeable indentation where the hands attach to the movement.  In this article Ziggyzumba details this flaw, as well as shows how it has been rectified.  Note that this is a expert-level task, and that any replica with this modification done may also be missing other corrected flaws.

The replica watch industry is an ever-changing environment.  While many of the low-end watches may stay the same over time, the high-end replica watches are constantly in a state of flux.  A high-end replica watch maker may go through several "generations" of product before hitting a sweet-spot.  This means the fake watch buyer gets to be the guinea pig.  It also means that the avid buyer may actually buy several versions of the same watch, just to get the "latest" example from the manufacturer.

Welcome to the second installment of the Replica Watch Report for March, 2006. We try to keep people informed with the state of the replica and fake watch markets, making sure you're armed with the proper tools to spot the latest models of fake watches.

February was a slow month for replica watch news. Most of the watches are produced and distributed out of China, and the Chinese New Year ate up two weeks in the middle of the month. All activity basically comes to a halt during that period. Since there's a dearth of new products coming out of Asia we'll focus on some of the existing trends and models used in the industry.