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isolator · 2 September 2009, 02:50 PM

Had a PAM25 and sold it years ago.
Saw a PAM243 at an AD the other day and it spoke to me (you know the words...)
The way the crown seals with the lever is the main issue holding me back.
I have had the best of luck with the conventional screw down type crowns in the past (lots of diving with a Rolex Sub) with zero issues.
So, my question is:
Has anyone had any issues with their Panerai crowns not sealing properly, even with the lever in the proper position?
Has anyone used theirs for extensive scuba diving?
If so, what was your experience.

Thanks for your responses ahead of time.

Zed · 2 September 2009, 04:30 PM

Welcome to the Forum.. especially to the BLUE side...
Panerais Subs are made for diving, and the locking mechanism have been tested and tried by divers for decades... it is originally made for Italian divers... i would not worry about it.. it does what it said on the box..

VazLube · 3 September 2009, 03:06 AM

What I understood is that they test their water resistance with crown lever open.

I wouldn't wear any watch for diving, rather a proper tricked out dive computer instead.

isolator · 6 September 2009, 07:20 AM

Thanks for the responses.
I here your message regarding the design and history of Italian Navy divers.
I would still like to know if anyone here has had any issues (good or bad) regarding current (within last fiver years or so) submersible models in real world scuba diving situations.

Thanks again

Trurolexer · 6 September 2009, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VazLube

What I understood is that they test their water resistance with crown lever open.

dajark · 7 September 2009, 05:18 AM

I dive with my one eleven all the time! Still runs perfect! Awesome lume under water!

karmatp · 7 September 2009, 06:15 AM

I have never had a problem with a Pam in the water, but then again, my watches only go to the bottom of the deep end of the pool.

Andad · 7 September 2009, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trurolexer

Hi TR,

Do you have a drawing of the latest Panerai seal.
The old original patent shows it only seals when the lever is closed?

Other drawings I have seen are too small to read properly.

VazLube · 9 September 2009, 01:26 AM

I do recall some risti posted a collection of underwater pictures of diving with PAM. And just saw a guy post about his tour to Panerai factory, one picture showed cases with lever open submerged in water for testing.

Note that I often read that it's recommended to send your watch for service more regularly, like every year, if you do take it to diving. To ensure that seals, gaskets etc are in good condition. It applies to any watches that rated for diving.

2 September 2009, 02:50 PM	#1
isolator Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cheese country Posts: 130	Panerai crown seal issues? Had a PAM25 and sold it years ago. Saw a PAM243 at an AD the other day and it spoke to me (you know the words...) The way the crown seals with the lever is the main issue holding me back. I have had the best of luck with the conventional screw down type crowns in the past (lots of diving with a Rolex Sub) with zero issues. So, my question is: Has anyone had any issues with their Panerai crowns not sealing properly, even with the lever in the proper position? Has anyone used theirs for extensive scuba diving? If so, what was your experience. Thanks for your responses ahead of time.

7 September 2009, 06:15 AM	#7
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I have never had a problem with a Pam in the water, but then again, my watches only go to the bottom of the deep end of the pool. __________________ My grails:

2 September 2009, 04:30 PM	#2
Zed Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Watch: Panerai 186 & 233 Posts: 489	Welcome to the Forum.. especially to the BLUE side... Panerais Subs are made for diving, and the locking mechanism have been tested and tried by divers for decades... it is originally made for Italian divers... i would not worry about it.. it does what it said on the box..

3 September 2009, 03:06 AM	#3
VazLube Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South of Equator Posts: 278	What I understood is that they test their water resistance with crown lever open. I wouldn't wear any watch for diving, rather a proper tricked out dive computer instead.

6 September 2009, 07:20 AM	#4
isolator Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cheese country Posts: 130	Thanks for the responses. I here your message regarding the design and history of Italian Navy divers. I would still like to know if anyone here has had any issues (good or bad) regarding current (within last fiver years or so) submersible models in real world scuba diving situations. Thanks again

7 September 2009, 05:18 AM	#6
dajark "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Watch: PAM 111, DJ16233 Posts: 83	I dive with my one eleven all the time! Still runs perfect! Awesome lume under water!

9 September 2009, 01:26 AM	#9
VazLube Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South of Equator Posts: 278	I do recall some risti posted a collection of underwater pictures of diving with PAM. And just saw a guy post about his tour to Panerai factory, one picture showed cases with lever open submerged in water for testing. Note that I often read that it's recommended to send your watch for service more regularly, like every year, if you do take it to diving. To ensure that seals, gaskets etc are in good condition. It applies to any watches that rated for diving.

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