Officine Panerai

A few months ago I made a post, asking about the difference between PVD OP6500 and OP6502 case So I had a chance to compare both side by side I had a PAM9A and a PreA9 OP6500 case for comparison Probably some of you might already have know the difference ...  

Glad to see you enjoying them all so much! Ciao Stephen

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i think 6502 is much nicer than 6500,,lol. Regards John

Both are nice in its own way.... See you soon! Sam

I always preferred, since my young days in the Panerai world, the grey finish if the Pre V PVD pieces. And this Pre V dial... Hmmmm. Great post, my friend. Yes, that is sueful to be able to compare these 2 cases and dials. All the best, Nicolas.

Does this PreA9 OP6500 appeal you ? You've owned one before, no? I really am liking it a lot... I think it's the next best thing after the 202/A Best, Sam

203/ A and Pre A 9... And 202/ A... And several other Pre Vendome pieces. I loved them all, but I specially regret my non matching 202/A for the sotry behind this one, and for its incomparable beauty. Best, my friend. Nicolas.

The 202/A is a very special, at least to me, it has the beauty, the rarity and most importantly history Especially the NonMatching version is the one to die for Best, Sam

A watch I didn't wear a lot, because I was more in love with the 202/ A, then with the 203/ A. So, it didn't get too much wrist time. Best, Nicolas.

Base - tritium dial with PVD finish... But of corse itshard to compare with the PreV PVDs Best, Sam

I really love the more black color of the Pre-A PVD cases. Gives the Panerai a more wicked and rugged look IMO. The PVD color on my PAM195 is more greyish instead of black so it's not as tough looking. Cheers, Anthony

In this comparison, which is the OP6500 case is actually more grayish.... While the 9A which is a 6502 case (Some larger batch of the PreA9 actually have a 6502 case as well) has a more black color... So I think you prefer the one on the 9A ? I think when... 

9A OP6502 Here's PreA9 OP6500 Best, Sam...  

But I shall resist the disease you are spreading!!! - Jokes aside, I admire you persistent efforts in searching these out. Best, Horo

Thought this might be useful, as we don't see one very frequently and having chance to put these 2 side by side, I thought would be good to share with everyone Thanks again for your kind word mate! Hope to see you again soon! Best, Sam

Great post and report. 9 is my dream watch. Thanks for the post. Cheers, Frederick