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AnthonyTsai provides an in-depth look at the Panerai PAM507 Bronzo Power Reserve, a watch that sparked considerable debate among collectors upon its 2013 release. His analysis delves into the watch's features, its relationship to the original PAM382 Bronzo, and the community's reaction to Panerai's decision to release a second bronze model.
The next watch I'm writing about is probably a watch that I know some of you wished did not get released - the 47mm PAM507 Bronzo Power Reserve Submersible.
The PAM507 is the younger sibling of the PAM382 Bronzo Submersible which debuted 2 years ago at SIHH 2011. The PAM507 is the same identical watch as the PAM382 but with the addition of an off-centered power reserve indicator on the dial at the 4:30 position.
Why did I write in my opening sentence above that some wished this PAM507 never existed? It's because many of the PAM382 Bronzo owners purchased this watch on the assumption that it would be the only bronze Panerai made. I don't know why many would assume this because it's Panerai pattern to make future variations of new released watches.
Below is a video by Ming of the original Panerai PAM382 Bronzo Submersible.
The PAM507 has the same gray greenish colored dial with the double batton markers at 12 o'clock just like on the PAM382. This specific PAM507 press sample has already developed a patina on the bronze because it was worn on the wrist for awhile. The oxidation of the bronze gives this Panerai a sense of warmth and character.
Even the bezel, crown, and crown guard lever are made out of bronze too.
Looking at the rear, the caseback is made out titanium instead of bronze. This is because it's not healthy to have this oxidized bronze continually touching your skin. One little detail I like is Panerai filled the caseback engravings with gold paint. In the original PAM382 Bronzo, the engravings were not painted but left untouched. The gold paint matches perfectly with the bronze case IMO.
Retail pricing on this Special Edition PAM507 is $13,200, and 1,000 pieces will be made. 1,000 pieces were also made for the PAM382. Movement used is the P.9002 automatic movement with 3 days power reserve.
The PAM382 is a highly desired model, and I anticipate the PAM507 to sell out as well. It may not command the same premium as the PAM382 since it's the 2nd bronze piece but it should hold its own ground in terms of collectability.
Lastly, below is a video of the PAM382. If you missed the PAM382, then consider buying the PAM507. If you don't like the off-centered power reserve, I'm pretty sure Panerai will come out with another Bronzo variation. Maybe at SIHH 2015 we'll see a 44mm Bronzo or a 47mm 1000m Submersible Bronzo. I would love to see a 44mm Bronzo in the future. Would you as well?
Cheers,
Anthony
This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2013-05-23 16:49:48
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If they wanted a power reserve model Panerai could have used the P9001 movement sans GMT hand in the 382 and it would have been perfect no need for 507
Absolutely love the PAM507 as I did the PAM382, but call me crazy, I think they are extremely beautiful watches when less than a month old, but the aging process is a bit of a gamble, and now we are seeing the PAM382 after a couple of years, and personally, they are only good as a casual jeans and T-shirt fashion watch as they look extremely weathered. I know I am missing the point, and maybe that's due to my mild OCD. Still, a beautiful watch....
They should have kept their word ! the 382 was said to be the only one ... we all know that specific interview. It was copy pasted several times on that famous Panerai forum and not once did Panerai denied it. That made me believe that the 382 was indeed a unique piece. Panerai owns a part of that forum so I'm sure they have read this interview several times, if it was wrong info they should have told us, if it was correct they should not have made the 507 !!!
You said ; " I don't know why many would assume this because it's Panerai pattern to make future variations of new released watches. " this is the article and like said in the post above, it was copy pasted and discussed many, MANY times at ( you know which site) Never did Paneri tell us that info was wrong. I'm sure they would react if it was wrong ... wrong at that time
I had been collecting Panerai for long and with episodes like these you tend to loose faith in the brand and its managers. It seems they are focused towards commercialization then building brand uniqueness . I guess it is one of the pressures they have while working under the umbrella of Richemont.
If this article were written by a hard-core watch journalist, then I would tend to believe it if he quoted Bonati word for word. From a luxury lifestyle journalist, I'd take it with a grain of salt. I feel the writer may have misquoted Bonati and misinterpreted him saying the Bronzo was a limited edition of 1000 pieces as that he won't make any more bronze pieces. Shrug I wasn't at this interview so I don't know what Bonati said. Nevertheless, Panerai will always make variations of watches. They
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