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Good memories, Michael.
I do agree with you that the Pam 87 opened a dangerous door, totally agree with that.
As for the différences, there is another big one, the bezel and specially the zone between 0 and 15. On the Pam 64 the indexes were longer.
Both had a lot of character. The Bomba has the merit to have been the first big modern Panerai Submersible. Monstruous, in black or in blue, but both delicious.
Yes, I would well see it coming back for the 4th time in your collection!
All the best,
Nicolas.
A glance back at the PAM87 1000m Submersible
Have you ever owned the same watch twice? I have, and in fact, this PAM87 3 times! My very first Panerai, purchased in 2001, was the PAM87 D series. In many ways, this watch is nothing short of a controversial offering from Panerai, and as we look back, w...
Good memories, Michael.
I do agree with you that the Pam 87 opened a dangerous door, totally agree with that. As for the différences, there is another big one, the bezel and specially the zone between 0 and 15. On the Pam 64 the indexes were longer. Both had a lot of character. ...
Definitely the bezel on the 64 is unique.
Very bold, and probably more congruent with the black dial. The later 87s have more refinement with the painted markers, and that suits the newer dial design, IMO. Thanks for reading the article Nicolas.
Hey, 4th time is a charm right?
I think you'll be coming back to the 1000m Submersible :) Once you had enough time with your AP Offshores and want a break from them, you'll have the itching to get another La Bomba. Cheers, Anthony
Great review
I've thought about acquiring the 87 many times. In general I like blue dial watches. I knew about the different shades of blue depending on series, however, I did not know about the difference with the hour markers. Sharp eyes and thanks for pointing it o...
You bet d-star.
I like the charm of the 87D/E, but prefer the larger looking dial and additional refinements on the F-H. Certainly one to keep an eye out for pre-owned.
Problems with PAM 87
Hi Michael I allready have a PAM 106, but I want something bigger cause I love big divers watches ;-) I have been lokking for a PAM 87, but have been told by an expert and former Panerai employe called Rainer, that 80-90% of the PAM 87's are trash in his ...
Well, maybe this is why he is a "former" employee.
I must disagree with this so called expert. No specific problems with the PAM87. If you like the case and dial, the look and feel on the wrist, are you going to pass on the watch because of someone else's opinion? That would be a pity.
I have a pan 87 for sale
Please let me know if you would be interested in my immaculate pan 87 I am a sat diver in North Sea