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Pam 498 FU - Second Edition

 

Hi to all,

Walking past HK Panerai Boutique this afternoon (July 11), I was greeted by one of the staff within that he has something unique to show me. He brought out the latest or second edition of the famous Pam 366 from 2010, the second edition he referred to. Housed in a 1950 case, this time with the P9000 3-days power reserve automatic and date. It's looks like the original Pam366 FU, but on close inspection, the case is larger and with a date. I was told only a small number of this watch came to Hong Kong and only those on their priority list will be contacted. It's not a Special Edition like the original Pam 366 which 1500 pieces were produced, this time only limited to 1000 pieces.

I guess I was one of their lucky customers and I get to take home the second edition of the FU watch, and now I have a pair... I am going to return watch tomorrow and put on a vintage strap... Please enjoy the first glimpse of yet another rare piece from Panerai... I was also told this piece like Pam 366, is for the Greater China market..

 

Pam 498 FU Second Edition

Pam 498 FU Second Edition - in a 1950 case






Pam 366 Special Edition FU

Pam 366 Special Edition FU

BR, Ian




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Congrats on the pair.

 
By: Hororgasm : July 11th, 2012-13:29
The 1950 case and fonts looks much better then the first edition. Congrats on the pair. Best, Horo

Must indeed be nice to own both !

 
By: Bruno.M1 : July 11th, 2012-14:38
congrats ! I think the 498 is better because I do prefer an inhouse above an ETA. Yes Nicolas, we know .... Val Fleurier :-) But this is at least exclusive for Panerai and can't be found in 50 million other watches :-) :-) :-)

Congrats on the watch! looks great and quite exclusive

 
By: gameson : July 12th, 2012-00:45
Not my cup of tea, but it would be a pleasure to own a pair of FU watch.

Nice and congrats on capturing both "lucky" pieces.

 
By: patrickmaniac : July 12th, 2012-18:29
they would be greatly envied during the chinese new year period. Any lucky serial number (number 8 in it) to go with? cheers PAt

lucky 8

 
By: Watches4ever : July 13th, 2012-07:32
FU watch with 8 add more significance... For sure my friend... BR, Ian

Is Pam popular in China? I haven't seen anyone

 
By: Mech : July 14th, 2012-00:03
wearing one on my numerous trips there? On the contrary, I wear my Pam there on most occasions. Come to think about it, perhaps Pam hasn't caught on in China? I personally haven't seen a "FU" in the flesh. Is some 'banned' pam sites the cause of a slow ta... 

There is a Panerai GTG in Beijing...

 
By: sanro : July 16th, 2012-02:59
...at the end of August. That should tell you about the popularity of PAM in China. I think you have just been unlucky.