Sigma Metalytics PMV Original vs PMV Investor vs PMV PRO: The Complete Comparison for the UAE
By Telos Instruments Trading LLC · Exclusive Sigma Metalytics Distributor (UAE & GCC) · Al Uthman Building, Deira, Dubai, UAE
Quick answer: The PMV Original is the entry-level model for personal investors, built around resistivity testing. The PMV Investor is also for personal investment and adds density testing, an adjustable sensor arm, and a full keypad. The PMV PRO is the business-use model, with resistivity and density testing, an adjustable sensor arm, a full keypad, and an optional External Bridge for higher-throughput verification. All three test gold and silver coins and bars without damage, can test through non-metal packaging, and carry a 2-year warranty. None of them is for jewellery.
Telos Instruments is the exclusive distributor of Sigma Metalytics in the UAE and GCC, supplying all three models with demonstrations and local support from Al Uthman Building, Deira, Dubai.
The Three Models in One Table
| Feature | PMV Original | PMV Investor | PMV PRO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intended use | Personal investment | Personal investment | Business use |
| Resistivity testing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Density testing | No | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable sensor arm (up to 10mm) | No | Yes | Yes |
| Full keypad | No | Yes | Yes |
| Included wands | Small, Large, Bullion | — | Small, Large, Bullion |
| External Bridge option | No | No | Yes (optional) |
| Tests through non-metal packaging | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tests jewellery | No | No | No |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years |
What All Three Share
Every PMV is built on the same core ideas:
- Resistivity testing. The sensor generates a small electromagnetic field and measures how the sample affects it. Genuine precious metal alloys have known resistivity profiles, so the device compares your item with the profile for the alloy you select.
- Non-destructive. No chemicals, no cutting, no marks.
- Testing through packaging. Plastic cases, coin flips, holders, and sealed assay packaging can be tested, provided there is no metal in the packaging. Graded and slabbed items can stay sealed.
- No ongoing calibration maintenance in normal use.
- Coins and bars only. Sigma Metalytics does not design or recommend the PMV for jewellery.
PMV Original: Simple, Reliable Resistivity Testing
PMV Original
The PMV Original is the entry point.
- Testing method: resistivity
- Included: Small, Large, and Bullion wand attachments for different coin and bar sizes, plus charger, carrying case, and manual
- Warranty: 2 years
Choose it if you buy gold or silver coins and bars as a personal investment and want a dependable, non-destructive check at an accessible entry point. For standard coins and bars, resistivity testing alone is a solid first line of verification.
Consider an upgrade if you hold higher-value bars and want an independent second check through density testing.
View PMV Original →PMV Investor: Adding Density Testing for Larger Holdings
PMV Investor
The PMV Investor is configured for individual investors and collectors with more at stake.
- Testing methods: resistivity and density
- Adjustable sensor arm: samples up to 10mm thick
- Full keypad: quick entry of alloy and weight
- Warranty: 2 years
How density testing works: sensors measure the sample’s thickness while you enter its weight, and the device checks whether the dimensions are consistent with the selected alloy’s density. Combined with resistivity, this gives you a second, independent check. That matters most against tungsten-core counterfeits, because tungsten’s density is almost identical to gold’s, making weight-only checks unreliable.
Choose it if you hold a substantial personal collection, buy larger bars, or want to audit existing holdings with two independent tests.
View PMV Investor →PMV PRO: Built for Business Use
PMV PRO
The PMV PRO is the model for dealers, refiners, and businesses.
- Testing methods: resistivity and density
- Adjustable sensor arm: up to 10mm sample thickness
- Full keypad
- Optional External Bridge: each Bridge is factory-calibrated and serial-matched to its parent PRO unit, giving businesses a path to scale verification capacity as volume grows
- Warranty: 2 years
Choose it if you run a bullion dealership, coin shop, refinery, or a jewellery business that also buys and sells bars and coins, and you want resistivity and density confirmation on every item with room to expand.
View PMV PRO →Decision Guide
- Do you need to test jewellery? The PMV is not the tool. Use an XRF analyzer such as the Aurora 900 or Pi900E.
- Is this for a business? Choose the PMV PRO.
- Is it personal, and do you want density testing? Choose the PMV Investor.
- Is it personal, and is resistivity testing enough for you? Choose the PMV Original.
- Do you handle both jewellery and bullion? Pair an XRF analyzer with a PMV (the PRO if it’s a business).
Which One for Which Buyer in the UAE?
| Buyer | Recommended Model | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| First-time personal investor | PMV Original | Accessible entry point, dependable resistivity testing |
| Investor with larger or higher-value bars | PMV Investor | Adds density testing and convenience features |
| Serious collector with graded or slabbed coins | PMV Investor | Two independent checks, tests through packaging |
| Bullion dealer or coin shop | PMV PRO | Business-use model with expansion option |
| Refinery or vault operator | PMV PRO | Higher-throughput verification with External Bridge |
| Jewellery shop that also trades bars | PMV PRO + Aurora 900 | PMV for bars, XRF for jewellery |
A Simple Verification Routine for Any PMV Model
- Check the paperwork. Compare markings, serial numbers, and certificates against the item and the seller’s description.
- Weigh the item on a certified balance and compare it with the stated weight.
- Select the correct alloy on the device.
- Run the resistivity test.
- Run the density test (PMV Investor and PMV PRO) and compare the readings.
- Test through packaging where possible, so sealed or graded items stay sealed.
- Record the result with your purchase documents, and investigate anything that doesn’t match before you complete a purchase.
Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing
- Buying a PMV to test jewellery. It is built for coins and bars only.
- Buying the Original when you actually want density testing. If you hold higher-value bars, the Investor is the better fit.
- Using the Investor for a business. If you trade bullion commercially, the PRO is the business-use model, with the External Bridge as a growth path.
- Testing through metal packaging. The measurement relies on an electromagnetic field, so metal in the packaging blocks it.
- Treating one test as a guarantee. Combine device results with paperwork, weight, and provenance, and treat unclear readings as a reason to investigate.
Complementary Instruments From Telos Instruments
A PMV works best as one layer in a verification routine. Telos Instruments also supplies:
Aurora 900 Benchtop Gold Analyzer
Terra Scientific XRF analyzer for jewellery and scrap — reads gold, silver, platinum, palladium in under 3 seconds.
Pi900E Handheld Alloy Analyzer
Affordable handheld XRF with calibration options for precious metals, scrap, and industrial alloys.
EulerX 900 & 900S Handhelds
1,600+ alloy grade library; 900S adds light-element detection for aluminium work.
GemOro AuRACLE PRO
Pen-probe tester for quick jewellery screening — 8K–24K gold and platinum.
Adam Equipment & Kern & Sohn Balances
Precision balances that support the PMV’s density test and are a basic check in their own right.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Original does resistivity testing. The Investor and PRO add density testing, an adjustable sensor arm, and a full keypad. The PRO is the business-use model and supports an optional External Bridge.
The PMV Original for an accessible entry point, or the PMV Investor if you want density testing for larger holdings.
The PMV PRO.
No. All three are for coins and bars only.
Yes, through non-metal packaging such as plastic cases, flips, holders, and sealed assay packaging.
No. Testing is non-destructive and uses no chemicals.
No ongoing calibration maintenance is needed in normal use.
Two years on each model.
No. Each Bridge is factory-calibrated and serial-matched to its parent PRO unit.
Telos Instruments, based in Al Uthman Building, Deira, Dubai.
From Telos Instruments, with demonstrations and local support. View PMV Original → | View PMV Investor → | View PMV PRO →
Final Thoughts
The three PMV models differ in how much verification they give you and who they’re designed for. The Original is the accessible start, the Investor adds a second independent test and convenience features for serious personal holdings, and the PRO scales for business use. With Telos Instruments as the exclusive distributor in the UAE and GCC, you can see all three side by side on your own coins and bars before you decide.
🇸🇦🇰🇼 سيغما ميتاليتيكس PMV Original مقابل PMV Investor مقابل PMV PRO: المقارنة الكاملة للإمارات (2026)
الإجابة السريعة: PMV Original هو الطراز الأساسي للمستثمرين الأفراد، ويقوم على اختبار المقاومة. PMV Investor مخصص أيضاً للاستثمار الشخصي ويضيف اختبار الكثافة وذراع استشعار قابل للتعديل ولوحة مفاتيح كاملة. PMV PRO هو طراز الاستخدام التجاري، مع اختبار المقاومة والكثافة وذراع استشعار قابل للتعديل ولوحة مفاتيح كاملة وجسر خارجي اختياري للتحقق عالي الإنتاجية. جميع الطرازات الثلاثة تفحص العملات والسبائك دون تلف، ويمكنها الفحص من خلال العبوات غير المعدنية، وتحمل ضماناً لمدة سنتين. لا شيء منها مخصص للمجوهرات.
تيلوس إنسترومنتس هي الموزع الحصري لسيغما ميتاليتيكس في الإمارات والخليج، وتوفر الطرازات الثلاثة مع عروض توضيحية ودعم محلي من مبنى عثمان، ديرة، دبي.
ما تشترك فيه الطرازات الثلاثة:
- اختبار المقاومة: يولد المستشعر مجالاً كهرومغناطيسياً صغيراً ويقيس كيفية تأثير العينة عليه.
- غير مدمر: لا مواد كيميائية، لا قطع، لا علامات.
- الفحص من خلال العبوات: العبوات البلاستيكية وأغلفة العملات والحوامل وعبوات الفحص المختومة.
- لا صيانة معايرة مستمرة في الاستخدام العادي.
- العملات والسبائك فقط. سيغما ميتاليتيكس لا تصنع أو توصي بـ PMV للمجوهرات.
دليل الاختيار:
- هل تحتاج لفحص المجوهرات؟ PMV ليس الأداة. استخدم محلل XRF مثل Aurora 900 أو Pi900E.
- هل هذا للأعمال التجارية؟ اختر PMV PRO.
- هل هو شخصي، وهل تريد اختبار الكثافة؟ اختر PMV Investor.
- هل هو شخصي، وهل اختبار المقاومة كافٍ لك؟ اختر PMV Original.
- هل تتعامل مع المجوهرات والسبائك معاً؟ اجمع محلل XRF مع PMV (PRO إذا كان عملاً تجارياً).
من هو الموزع الحصري لسيغما ميتاليتيكس في الإمارات والخليج؟
تيلوس إنسترومنتس، ومقرها في مبنى عثمان، ديرة، دبي.
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