New Release
Amanico introduces Panerai's 2014 SIHH Radiomir 1940 Chronographs (PAM 518, 519, 520), questioning their lineage as heirs to the iconic Mare Nostrum. This post provides a comprehensive overview of these new releases, comparing them to historical Panerai chronographs and sparking a vibrant community discussion on their design, movement, and market positioning.
The PAM000 represents the Luminor Base Logo within Panerai's Luminor Base series. This reference carries the fundamental characteristics of the Luminor Base collection while incorporating the brand's logo display on the dial.
The watch features a 44mm polished steel case housing a black dial. The substantial case diameter positions this model within Panerai's larger-sized offerings, maintaining the proportions characteristic of the Luminor Base architecture.
This reference appeals to collectors seeking an entry point into the Luminor Base series with logo branding. The 44mm steel construction and black dial configuration represent a foundational specification within the model range, offering the core Luminor Base aesthetic in a straightforward execution.
It depends how you perceive the brand. If you consider Panerai as a tool watch why on earth would you spend such amount of money even if there is a Minerva movement inside? Why not buying the original? If you are open-minded there is a chance although in this price range the competition is tough. But if you are a Panerai hard-liner why not? Regards, Constantin
It will all depend on the level of affection and love for the brand. This Chronograph, in these 3 different metals, is a summary of Panerai styles through years, and houses a superb movement. Will it be enough to pay it at the retail? Most certainly yes, if you consider that, at the moment I write these words, they are most sold out. Best, Nicolas
Thank you! I've been waiting to hear your thoughts regarding these new Panerai At first I reacted strongly against it, as I had too much expectation on Panerai, re-issuing Mare Nostrum in a more wearable size 45/47, and the fact that they mixed these historical dial with complications.. But the more I look at them, especially the 2533 style dial, the more it grows on me.. They reminded me a lot to Panerai's approach on "fine" watchmaking, in the early Vendome era, like PAM 65, 67 precious metal
... I prefer the rose gold and then the white gold at a short distance, but don'l like the platinum one, maybe if the dial had a cream color i'd go for it. All this is nice but certainly not at that price point !! you can buy a Lange chrono for that also :) I had the luck to see and feel the Pam 522 past weekend, who costs merely 5K less in rose gold (40K vs 45k for the 518) the fact that this is a simple 3 hand watch vs a chrono gives you to think about Panerai's price setting ...... the AD gav
That these are much more expensive than the recently released Montblanc Meisterstuck Heritage Pulsograph with the Minerva Cal 13-21. Which is the better watch? My head says the Montblanc as the movement fits better the 41mm case and I prefer the caseback presentation. But my heart says the Panerai purely because they are gorgeous. Dean
The retail is another thing, indeed. But the Watch... Hmmm. Nicolas
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