Review-Panerai: PuristSPro Panerai Beverly Hills Boutique SIHH 2012 Event: Part 1
ED209
PuristSPro joins
Panerai North American President, Rafael Alvarez, and the Panerai
Beverly Hills Boutique staff to host fellow Purists for a viewing of the
new SIHH 2012 novelties. It was great to see familiar faces
and also a lot of new folks as well.
We began the evening at the Panerai Beverly Hills Boutique.
A familiar sight to all watch enthusiasts is Panerai Beverly Hills Boutique Director Chad Warrick:
PuristS guests and Rafael Alvarez reviewing the SIHH 2012 Novelties.
Panerai offered a large range of new Radiomir watches for 2012 including the California dialed PAM424 in 47mm with a 3 days power reserve and P.3000 movement. Another interesting version is the Radiomir SLC PAM425 with the dial combination of bar and dot hour indicators.
We also had a pair of special editions; the Radiomir PAM338 with the California Dial and 3 day power reserve, and the PAM449 with the bar and dot hour indicators. Each of these utilize the 47mm sized case and the P.3000 movement.
Another pairing is the special edition Radiomir 1940 in steel and rose gold. These had a wonderful vintage look and includes a domed Plexiglass crystal.
One of my favorite features of the 1940's is the view from the caseback where you can view the Minerva pocket watch movement. The movement was nicely decorated showing off the large balance wheel. I'll post detailed pics in a separate post.
And speaking of decorated movements, we have the Radiomir GMT 8 Days Oro Rosso in 45mm. This Panerai is fitted with the P.2002 movement however this caliber has open worked bridges and barrel which provides a view of the gear train and mainspring. This type of movement looks great on the Panerai and I hope that they continue with this on future models.
In the Luminor collection Panerai debuted three new ceramic models. From the watch case in the bottom row from left to right is the Tuttonero, the Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT, and the Luminor 1950 Tourbillon GMT.
The Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT Automatic and the Tuttonero side by side. The caseback has a grey tinted sapphire cyrstal with the P.9001 movement.
The Tuttonero ceramic bracelet with a matte black color coating that matches the ceramic case. The overall watch was hefty and much heavier than I expected.
Next up is part two as we head over to the Montage Hotel for dinner.
Regards,
ED-209
This message has been edited by DRMW on 2012-06-22 13:13:38 This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2012-11-16 17:12:32
We began the evening at the Panerai Beverly Hills Boutique.
A familiar sight to all watch enthusiasts is Panerai Beverly Hills Boutique Director Chad Warrick:
PuristS guests and Rafael Alvarez reviewing the SIHH 2012 Novelties.
Panerai offered a large range of new Radiomir watches for 2012 including the California dialed PAM424 in 47mm with a 3 days power reserve and P.3000 movement. Another interesting version is the Radiomir SLC PAM425 with the dial combination of bar and dot hour indicators.
We also had a pair of special editions; the Radiomir PAM338 with the California Dial and 3 day power reserve, and the PAM449 with the bar and dot hour indicators. Each of these utilize the 47mm sized case and the P.3000 movement.
Another pairing is the special edition Radiomir 1940 in steel and rose gold. These had a wonderful vintage look and includes a domed Plexiglass crystal.
One of my favorite features of the 1940's is the view from the caseback where you can view the Minerva pocket watch movement. The movement was nicely decorated showing off the large balance wheel. I'll post detailed pics in a separate post.
And speaking of decorated movements, we have the Radiomir GMT 8 Days Oro Rosso in 45mm. This Panerai is fitted with the P.2002 movement however this caliber has open worked bridges and barrel which provides a view of the gear train and mainspring. This type of movement looks great on the Panerai and I hope that they continue with this on future models.
In the Luminor collection Panerai debuted three new ceramic models. From the watch case in the bottom row from left to right is the Tuttonero, the Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT, and the Luminor 1950 Tourbillon GMT.
The Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT Automatic and the Tuttonero side by side. The caseback has a grey tinted sapphire cyrstal with the P.9001 movement.
The Tuttonero ceramic bracelet with a matte black color coating that matches the ceramic case. The overall watch was hefty and much heavier than I expected.
Next up is part two as we head over to the Montage Hotel for dinner.
Regards,
ED-209
This message has been edited by DRMW on 2012-06-22 13:13:38 This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2012-11-16 17:12:32
Comments:
sergio June 22nd, 2012-03:53
I saw the 45mm Radiomir with decorated movement did you catch the PAM reference on this piece? Ciao - Sergio
ED209 June 22nd, 2012-03:58
Yes, the PAM reference number is Hi Sergio, The Radiomir 8 days GMT Oro Rosso 45mm reference number is PAM395. How do you like the looks of the decorated movement? Regards, ED-209 This message has been edited by ED209 on 2012-06-22 04:21:57 ...
sergio June 22nd, 2012-04:05
I find it very handsom.... I found the "translucent" dial really beautiful...less....the fangs, I can't stand. I was raving about it to Anthony (yesterday). In my opinion a "transition" piece of Panerai between...bold military watches....and jewelery. As I wrote, this model would f...
ED209 June 22nd, 2012-04:56
PuristSPro Panerai Beverly Hills Boutique SIHH 2012 Event: Part 2 Dinner was held at the Muse Room (above Scarpetta restaurant) inside the luxurious Montage Hotel. Here's a video with Panerai North American President Rafael Alvarez and PuristSPro General Manager Anthony Tsai welcomes PuristS guests to the event during d...
sergio June 22nd, 2012-06:53
I tend to agree, although... it will take a bit, for my mind to absorb...the hybrid/transitional...heaviness of the case on a Radiomir. Live it looks better than in the pictures, IMO. Nothing wrong with the Minerva's "guts" of course..:-) Ciao - Sergio
AlexSunrise June 22nd, 2012-07:57
Great report, Ed! It is great to see many familiar faces having a great time. Thanks for the coverage, Ed, and kudos to Panerai for continuing to share their novelties with the PuristS community. Cheers, Alex
ED209 June 22nd, 2012-15:25
Thanks for checking out the report Thanks Alex and yes kudos to everyone at Panerai for being such gracious hosts. Regards, ED-209
patrick_y June 22nd, 2012-18:39
Wished you were here buddy! Hope you're doing well! Recently had a very nice tasting of fine tequila and it reminded me of the one I tried that you had brought with you when you and Andrew visited a few years back. The tequila was good, but not as great as yours. Wished you were her...
AlexSunrise June 25th, 2012-11:14
Bottoms up, Patrick! Great to hear from you! Ready to enjoy the summer? All is well on this side of the border. I am glad you had a chace to try some tequilas recently. Hopefully soon I can plan a visit and for sure bring some tequilas or mezcals for us to try. Talk soon, Ale...
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Panerai PuristSPro New York City Dinner Event - SIHH 2012 novelties - Jun 28 2012
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This dinner event will feature the Panerai SIHH 2012 collection. Seating is very limited! Cocktails at 6:30pm followed by a sit-down dinner. Attire is business attire (suits or sport jackets). Date will be Thu June 28th.
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