Review
Amanico provides a detailed review of the Panerai PAM 36 Marina Militare, a legendary Vendome-era watch with a fascinating history. His post delves into the reference's unique characteristics, including its titanium case, brown dial, and tritium indexes, while also clarifying common misconceptions about its production year and official cataloging. This article serves as an essential guide for collectors interested in one of Panerai's most enigmatic and coveted models.
The PAM082 represents the Luminor Amerigo Vespucci within Panerai's Luminor collection. This reference distinguishes itself through its blue dial configuration and thematic connection to the Amerigo Vespucci series designation.
The watch features a 44mm steel case paired with a blue dial. The steel construction provides the foundation for this reference's presentation within the Luminor case architecture. The 44mm diameter positions this model within Panerai's standard sizing approach for the collection.
This reference appeals to collectors seeking a blue dial variant within the Luminor range. The Amerigo Vespucci series designation adds thematic specificity for those interested in this particular subset of the collection. The steel case material and blue dial combination offers an alternative to other dial colors available within the broader Luminor lineup.
Hi Nicolas, It is like going to school on every visit. Just when I thought I knew enough to swim the waters here. Bam! Back to square one. We are lucky to to have your knowledge and passion around here. Now I going back to my lessons. Thanks as always. Bill
When you wrote the below, what did you mean?: "You will notice an interesting thing, on this movement...It's obvioulsy inspired from the Rolex Cortebert look, which is clever, and well done!" Below are pics of the 21 and 36. Are you just referring to how this ETA movement has roots back to the Rolex Cortebert movement? Or are you referring to something else? Thanks! Cheers, Anthony PAM21 movement PAM36 movement
I'm referring to how this ETA movement has roots back to the Rolex Cortebert movement...Look at these 2 movements, they are pretty close designed...And even closer when you see the Cali movement, which is the same base than the ETA/Unitas of the 36 and the pre v... Best! Nicolas
Interesting !! It;s the first time I've realized, that these Unitas-ETA movements must be from the same Cortebert base. Look at the wheel axes and screws, they all are at the same place. The Finish and shape has changed but the base design is still obvious Thanks for illuminating us all !!
a good friend, Konrad, suggested the following scenario - Cortebert was taken over by Omega in the 70's, Omega is Swatch and so is ETA/Unitas..... Not sure if the timeline fits in, but a nice theory that Unitas 6498 and derivatives, is a reworked Rolex/Cortebert Cal. 616/618. Cheers, ~Asi~
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