Officine Panerai

Panerai definitely did a great job with the PAM 5218. In my opinion, it is one of the most thrilling watch they made for these 15 last years, along with the 372, the 587, the 662 and some other impossible to find, such as the 1346 Guido Panerai & Figlio, ...  

In addition to all the visual qualities and a clever linking to the pre vendome watch, I find this model re-issue to be very comfortable to wear on a daily basis. Probably the most comfortable Panerai case for me!

Does this mean I've become a dreaded Paneristi?

Love the dial and those lugs! Sadly the movement is not very pleasant to look at, a solid case may have been better. So is the new 5218 at the top of your list now?

It is very very tempting.......

thank you for sharing, my friend…I am eyeing a couple of Panerai as I type…

You share here some legendary models and I only hope that Panerai will be re-issuing new versions of those models in a near future. I cross my fingers for you regarding your opportunity of catching a new 5218 for your collection. Un abrazo fuerte amigo mi... 

Mon ami. They’ve missed it with that blue armoire box. Paneristi 2025 did get a great blue wooden box, Panerai should have done better job. Pre vendome watches are more and more accessible now that the market is down form 2010s heyday.

There are some exceptions… I have this el cheapo (1084 with old wooden box) incoming to bang around. ...  

I am also waiting for one, but I am not overly optimistic that it may happen still this year.. 😉 - All your examples and shots of the pre V era are simply great ! Good luck to you to get yours soon ‼️ Best, 😊

I’m trying to wear gold watches like old school gentlemen now 😂 Big fan of the 372, one of the best modern iterations imho I know you prefer 662

Every single one of these references is giving me old school watch desire overload!