Panerai Luminor Tritium Dial Comparison

adman7 · 2011-07-04T08:50:04Z

Detailed comparison of Panerai Luminor tritium dials: 201/A, PreA1, and 1B. Explore subtle differences in vintage Panerai references with expert insights.

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Adman7 presents a detailed visual comparison of three tritium-dial Panerai Luminor models: the 201/A, PreA1, and 1B. His photo essay meticulously highlights the subtle yet significant differences in their dials, hands, cases, and lugs, offering invaluable insights for collectors keen on the nuances of vintage Panerai references.

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Since part of the day was rained out yesterday and our Sunday outing turned into a Sunday evening inside, I stole a few hours away to use the sunshine for some photos. As I've begun researching everything and anything with a T-Dial, it becomes interesting to note the dial, hands, case, lug and other differences and similarities between the series. Sometimes these things are obvious in photos and other times it's something your eye can tell when it's on your wrist but hard to state exactly what is so different and yet so similar. I wanted to do this with a digital calipers to be more exact with case and lug nuances, but alas the battery was dead and I wasn't quite that motivated . . .so next time

So in any case, here is a tritium luminor comparison with 201/A, PreA1 and 1B. Have a great week all!

Tritium trio

1B / PreA1 / 201A

201A / PreA1 / 1B

PreA1

201/A

PreA1

201/A

PreA1

201/A

PreA1

201/A

Thanks for looking and Happy 4th of July!

This message has been edited by Jester on 2011-07-06 09:21:52

About the Panerai PAM00201 - Radiomir GMT 8 days p2002 Ref. PAM201

The PAM00201 represents Panerai's Radiomir GMT collection in a 45mm platinum case configuration. This reference combines the GMT complication with an 8-day power reserve through the P.2002 movement, positioning it as a travel-focused timepiece within the Radiomir series.

The 45mm case is crafted from platinum and houses a black dial. The P.2002 movement provides GMT functionality alongside an extended 8-day power reserve, offering practical complications for frequent travelers or those requiring extended accuracy between windings.

This reference appeals to collectors seeking platinum case construction combined with multi-complication functionality. The GMT feature and extended power reserve make it suitable for those prioritizing practical complications, while the platinum case material positions it within the premium segment of the Radiomir collection.

Specifications

Case: platinum case

Diameter: 45mm

Dial: black dial

Key Points from the Discussion

The PreA1 dial, with its distinctive 'Pre-Vendôme' characteristics, is highly desirable among collectors, often featuring 'fat juicy numbers' and the unique Pre-V '6'.
The author admits to an 'obsessive compulsive' habit of applying caseback stickers to all his watches to prevent marks, particularly for bracelet models.
The comparison effectively highlights the subtle nuances in indices and other details that are crucial for distinguishing between these specific tritium-dial references.
The 'Base Power' models, characterized by their clean dials without a running seconds hand, are particularly appreciated for their aesthetic purity.
The author expresses an equal obsession for the PreA1, despite the Logo models 'should' being the favorite, due to the appeal of seeing the small seconds hand moving.

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Mr.Gatsby

Jul 4, 2011

Love the post mate

Nice trio you've got there and very meaningful comparisons of their indices. It's all about the nuances, if you ask me. Thanks for sharing

adman7

Jul 5, 2011

Thank you and I agree about all the nuances of these machines :) [nt]

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nacho m

Jul 4, 2011

Woah! nothing to add! Pics speak by themselves! Amazing! Thanks!!!

adman7

Jul 5, 2011

Thanks Nacho and hope all is well! [nt]

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ImranLondon

Jul 4, 2011

A superb informative post, Thank you very much appreciated. :) [nt]

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adman7

Jul 5, 2011

Thank you! [nt]

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