patrick_y
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Those calibers certainly do look alike!
Those calibers certainly do appear to be identical with the exception of that one bridge. I suspect you are correct! That in-house movement is not an in-house movement. Or, perhaps Piaget borrowed the movement from Panerai (this is equally unlikely).
I'm anticipating this PAM 338 to be a very popular piece if it really can be worn like a normal watch under a normal shirt cuff. I predict that many individuals who always wanted to wear their other Panerais to the office (but couldn't due to the size of the watch) will be keen to acquire this more normally sized watch. As for me, I think the Panerai doesn't belong in an office (the office welcomes the Panerai, but the Panerai wants to go to the beach), and I'd probably wear a different watch to the office.
Thanks for the photo report. And the thoughtful movement comparison.
This message has been edited by patrick_y on 2010-05-11 22:35:04
Live pics of the PAM 338
Thanks to Chronopassion, I had the opportunity to see a prototype of the PAM 338. If I understand you well, this 338 is a long awaited watch due to its very attractive specifications: - a case diameter of 42mm which reinforces its elegancy - a titanium ca...
Thank You!
... so much for this post! I have always loved the Radiomir but have been intimidated by the size. When I saw the pictures of the rosegold 336 version I started to dream about a white metal version. And when information about the 337 and 338 came and I sa...
My thoughts
I quote your words: But what is the story behind the movement? Could you elaborate on that topic. Do you mean it is a "copy"? Or is it a Piaget base caliber that Panerai just finishes to Panerai specification and style? I dont understand what you mean. I ...
Ok!
I see. So then it is not a necessarily a bad thing then, if the movement is based on a Piaget movement? Piaget are after all known for making good and thin movements, right? Actually I do not mind if the movement is inhouse or based on a reliable known mo...
Caliber 838P is an excellent caliber.
I'm a fan of the Piaget manufacture, especially for these hw calibers ! Fr.Xavier...
Funny how things work out sometimes!
I am a fan ultra thin movements. Very happy owner of a JLC MUT 34 mm i SS. When I saw the pictures of the new Piaget ultra thin automatic movement shown at the latest shows I thought, wow, how beautiful is that!!! But I really love to wind my watch everyd...
great report...
thanks for the great photos... its quite interesting the movement "similarities"...synergy is good...
Thank you, FX!
I appreciate your post and insight on this model as this one is on my shortlist. On the whole caliber issue, I too have my doubts on why Panerai decided to market it as their own, specially because they could have taken advantage of Piaget's pedigree and ...
FX, thanks for this. Truthfully,
...realizing the Piaget roots of this movement draws me toward it even more! I wish they would have labeled it (and finished it) as a Piaget! Best, CaliforniaJed
Those calibers certainly do look alike!
Those calibers certainly do appear to be identical with the exception of that one bridge. I suspect you are correct! That in-house movement is not an in-house movement. Or, perhaps Piaget borrowed the movement from Panerai (this is equally unlikely). I'm ...
Being Valfleurier or Piaget, that's exactly the same thing...
Panerai " Manufacture " uses outsourced movements from the same Group ( Richemont ), so they can say they are a Manufacture. And to be honest, I don't see the problem, even if I would tend to say that the " Laboratorio de ideas " was a clearer, more trans...
A very balanced timepiece.
Glad to see this Piaget movement inside. Thanks for sharing FX. Vte
Thanks. Caliber Finish.
Thanks for the review. I didn't know what the great attraction of Panerai ... until seeing a picture of the 338. Seems as though I may have finally been bitten by the Panerai bug. How would you rate the finish of the movement? Thanks in advance for your r...
Too small
Thank You FX for your review. It's clearly a very nice size, the 45mm of the radiomir is too huge for me. For the caliber, well, does anybody think that panerai is making his own caliber without the help of the richemont group ? Thank you for your respons...
To me is an identical twin with different outfit!
I will go for Piaget instead of PAM.
The movement is indeed a Piaget
I was informed of this even before SIHH 2010, but yes you are correct, OP should have been more transparent about it up front instead of claiming it to be an in-house manufacture. Thanks for the shots, best and clearest i'v seen of this beauty so far! Ste...
Thank you....
for this report.... this model is on my wishlist.... however, like others, I am perplexed that OP chose to describe it as in house when it is not..... I have no problem with it housing an outsourced movement.... they have done it in the pst quite successf...
beauutiful
If I were to own a radiomir, this would be the one. Looks so elegant and I am sure it would look awesome with a suit (especially since it is nice and thin as opposed to the "normal" panerais)
