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kilyung · 6 August 2010, 03:01 PM

I stopped by the AD today to check out the PAM024 subs. I've only just recently started thinking about a 024 or 305. Well they had a 193 in the case. WOW!!! There's big and then there's BIG. I thought the DSSD was big but it seems dainty compared to the 193. Surprisingly, it wears well and the depth gauge complication is pretty trick. The price tag is pretty big as well

. I'm now seriously tempted. Anyone get it yet? Any opinions?

Joey_V · 6 August 2010, 04:44 PM

I saw 1 as well at my AD. It's a beefy monster for sure.

mfer · 7 August 2010, 12:14 AM

I don't know. I don't want any watch that needs a battery, even if it isn't for the time.

Maybe if I was a diver...

ocwatching · 7 August 2010, 12:41 AM

Saw one and fondled one at a local GTG...its a beefy boy and very unique...but you gotta love it..I found it a bit busy for a PAM

H2F · 7 August 2010, 12:51 AM

To (slightly) correct that statement.. the "watch" doesn't require a battery. It's fully automatic OP XV mov't COSC certified.

The Depth Gauge part DOES need a battery, and that was Panerai's choice in order to produce a METAS certified professional instrument, consistent with Panerai's history of producing Italian Navy's diving instruments.

The battery is actually only used when you turn on the dg while diving. So otherwise it should last at least as long as the reasonable interval to service the mechanical movement.

The watch is very comfortable to wear because of the dome back. My only reservation is that after you get used to the incredible wrist presence, you will look at other watches, and more often than not you'll go "meh"...

B. Doggy · 7 August 2010, 12:53 AM

There's still a battery attached in some fashion to the watch....

TswaneNguni · 7 August 2010, 03:21 AM

Had it on the wrist at the AD and it looked great !!! Felt great !! Much prefered the black dial to the SE blue dial on this design.

6 August 2010, 03:01 PM	#1
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Pam193 I stopped by the AD today to check out the PAM024 subs. I've only just recently started thinking about a 024 or 305. Well they had a 193 in the case. WOW!!! There's big and then there's BIG. I thought the DSSD was big but it seems dainty compared to the 193. Surprisingly, it wears well and the depth gauge complication is pretty trick. The price tag is pretty big as well. I'm now seriously tempted. Anyone get it yet? Any opinions?

6 August 2010, 04:44 PM	#2
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	I saw 1 as well at my AD. It's a beefy monster for sure. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

7 August 2010, 12:14 AM	#3
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	I don't know. I don't want any watch that needs a battery, even if it isn't for the time. Maybe if I was a diver... __________________ member#3242

7 August 2010, 12:41 AM	#4
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	Saw one and fondled one at a local GTG...its a beefy boy and very unique...but you gotta love it..I found it a bit busy for a PAM __________________ too much into watches...

7 August 2010, 12:53 AM	#6
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	There's still a battery attached in some fashion to the watch.... __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

7 August 2010, 12:51 AM	#5
H2F "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Horace Location: RPV, CA & JAKARTA Watch: Pam & Lings Posts: 89	To (slightly) correct that statement.. the "watch" doesn't require a battery. It's fully automatic OP XV mov't COSC certified. The Depth Gauge part DOES need a battery, and that was Panerai's choice in order to produce a METAS certified professional instrument, consistent with Panerai's history of producing Italian Navy's diving instruments. The battery is actually only used when you turn on the dg while diving. So otherwise it should last at least as long as the reasonable interval to service the mechanical movement. The watch is very comfortable to wear because of the dome back. My only reservation is that after you get used to the incredible wrist presence, you will look at other watches, and more often than not you'll go "meh"...

7 August 2010, 03:21 AM	#7
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Had it on the wrist at the AD and it looked great !!! Felt great !! Much prefered the black dial to the SE blue dial on this design.

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