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toocustom · 11 July 2015, 01:44 PM

I am sorry if this has been posted about before. Just curious on everyone's thoughts.

For a young man like me who has long lusted after Submariners and Luminors, when a watch comes around like the Black Bay or this PAM, at a reasonably affordable price it is extremely attractive. I really have a great desire to own a Panerai, and this one with a retail of $4,200 USD is very exciting when many can reach $10k+ easily. Now I understand this is not the same as a super fancy 47mm 1950s PAM with an in house movement. But after all, price cuts come with costs.

At what cost though? On the positive, we have the always classic Panerai Luminor design. Painted dial, "patina" lume (which I like), blue base logo (which I also like), traditional crown guard. Other features some view as cons and this is where I am curious on your opinion. This would be the spring bars (although some of their 1950's models have them and the screw-ins can become loose with wear), one piece bezel and case (so I guess the bezel can't be swapped out and replaced), OP I movement 56hr reserve (aka 6497) and probably the worst of all is the snap on caseback giving only 100m water resistance.

Now I will never go past 10 feet deep in water so over 300 ft of resistance is just fine for me, but I still feel like the snap back is a bit lame (for lack of a better word). I like the spring bars personally, especially since the lugs have drilled holes. I think that makes for easy strap changes. I don't at all mind the workhorse 6497 and I am pretty sure Panerai is bringing us the top of the line version with their own tweaks included. Also, I dont see the issue with the case either. If anything doesn't it make it more resilient? The Black Bay has been enormously popular and I think Panerai has a chance to compete on that level too.

Is discussing this watch pointless? I don't think so. I know this is a limited run which would probably be difficult to obtain unless part of the group but many are saying that Panerai wouldn't produce this new Luminor case if they didn't intend on releasing future products utilizing the same design so more models at this price may be available soon to the public.

Sorry for the short story but I would love to know what you guys think.

11 July 2015, 01:44 PM	#1
toocustom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 108	Thoughts on new 15th Any Paneristi 634 I am sorry if this has been posted about before. Just curious on everyone's thoughts. For a young man like me who has long lusted after Submariners and Luminors, when a watch comes around like the Black Bay or this PAM, at a reasonably affordable price it is extremely attractive. I really have a great desire to own a Panerai, and this one with a retail of $4,200 USD is very exciting when many can reach $10k+ easily. Now I understand this is not the same as a super fancy 47mm 1950s PAM with an in house movement. But after all, price cuts come with costs. At what cost though? On the positive, we have the always classic Panerai Luminor design. Painted dial, "patina" lume (which I like), blue base logo (which I also like), traditional crown guard. Other features some view as cons and this is where I am curious on your opinion. This would be the spring bars (although some of their 1950's models have them and the screw-ins can become loose with wear), one piece bezel and case (so I guess the bezel can't be swapped out and replaced), OP I movement 56hr reserve (aka 6497) and probably the worst of all is the snap on caseback giving only 100m water resistance. Now I will never go past 10 feet deep in water so over 300 ft of resistance is just fine for me, but I still feel like the snap back is a bit lame (for lack of a better word). I like the spring bars personally, especially since the lugs have drilled holes. I think that makes for easy strap changes. I don't at all mind the workhorse 6497 and I am pretty sure Panerai is bringing us the top of the line version with their own tweaks included. Also, I dont see the issue with the case either. If anything doesn't it make it more resilient? The Black Bay has been enormously popular and I think Panerai has a chance to compete on that level too. Is discussing this watch pointless? I don't think so. I know this is a limited run which would probably be difficult to obtain unless part of the group but many are saying that Panerai wouldn't produce this new Luminor case if they didn't intend on releasing future products utilizing the same design so more models at this price may be available soon to the public. Sorry for the short story but I would love to know what you guys think.

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