amanicoPanerai's PAM 5218 is deemed one of the brand's most exciting watches in the last 15 years, alongside models like the PAM 372, 587, 662, and rare finds like the Guido Panerai & Figlio and PAM 267. The watch, not limited edition but in annual production, has an affordable price. Its striking design, particularly the dial with orange indices and black case, evokes nostalgia for classic Panerai styles, enticing enthusiasts to revisit the Pre Vendome era....">Story

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amanicoPanerai excels in reissuing iconic models like the 5218, echoing their historical references such as the 202/A. The new Marina Militare boasts a 44mm DLC coated steel case, faithful to the Pre Vendome edition. The heart of the watch lies in the dial, reminiscent of the original but with modern touches like the Cal P6000 movement. Available only in boutiques, this model offers 300m water resistance and costs 8500 Euros....">Story

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patrick_yPanerai recently opened a boutique in Palo Alto near Stanford University, signaling a resurgence in its popularity after stagnation in interest in the brand following the Great Recession. The Boutique Manager, Mr. Clark, recently passed the FHH Certification test and is encouraging his team to do the same. The boutique's design, focusing on eco-conscious materials and Italian furnishings, aligns perfectly with the Silicon Valley environment....">Story

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amanicoThe PAM 199, the Submarsibe Regatta, was in my collection as soon as it was unveiled, in 2004. It was a limited edition of 500 pieces, and as every LE from Panerai, at that time, a quite hot model. The PAM 199 is a Submersible, with a dedicated case back, signed " Laureus Awards May 2004 " and a hobnail dial. If my memory serves me well, the dots are tritium while the hands and the " 12 " and " 6 " are luminova, hence the patina developed by the dots only...">Story

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foverstaPanerai was one of the most active brands during this edition of Watches & Wonders. This is hardly surprising: Jean-Marc Pontroué wants to boost a dynamic and this must be seen. The year 2020 is placed under the sign of the 70th anniversary of Luminor, it is also logical that Panerai structures its main novelties around this theme. In fact, when I think about it, I believe that it should not be easy to develop new products at Panerai...">Story

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foverstaIt's come full circle. Panerai has just unveiled its twelfth watch dedicated to Chinese zodiac signs with the one celebrating the year of the rat. And of course, this watch is based on the same recipe used previously, namely a steel Luminor 44mm base, powered by an automatic P9010 caliber with a 3-day power reserve and released in a Sealand context, i.e. with a lid hinged at 12 o'clock...">Story

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foverstaI had the opportunity to see again the Panerai Radiomir 3 days Acciaio 47mm with brown dial a few days ago. This Radiomir with bears the reference PAM687 is one of the recent Panerai watches that I prefer. It was unveiled in the pre-SIHH 2017 context as part of a limited series of 1,000 pieces with its alter ego with black dial, the PAM685 (which is less appealing to me). In fact, every time I see it, I feel that I like it a lot...">Story

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amanicoSergio and myself are disagreeing on the Mare Nostrum. I am a big fan of this model, while Sergio doesn't like it. I think that the Mare Nostrum is a superb alternative / interesting option to or for a Panerai collection. The original was a prototype, made in 1942, housing an Angelus movement ( Cal 215 if my memory serves me well ), while the Pre Vendome versions ( 5218-201/A, 5218-302 and 5218-304 ) housed an ETA movement with a Dubois Depraz module, as well as the PAM 6, 7 and 8 and the latest PAM 716...">Story

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foverstaRome is a city on the move from the watchmaking point of view. In a few months, the capital of Italy has been the setting of the openings of a Rolex boutique, a Patek Philippe boutique (both operated by Hausmann, the famous Roman dealer), a Hublot boutique and therefore a Panerai boutique that I propose you to discover. This boutique is interesting from several points of view. It strengthens the presence of the brand in its mother country which is one of its important markets...">Story

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amanicoA few weeks ago, Panerai unveiled a series of Radiomir 1940 Green Dial. The two which caught my eyes are the 995 we already saw, and the 997. The PAM 995 for the record: Two very different watches, despite their green dial. The 995 is 45 mm big, 12, 2 mm high...">Story

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