Officine Panerai

The PAM172, a special edition from 2003, was Panerai's first tantalum watch. Asi posted a fabulous picture of the PAM172 a while back ago here (see below pic). You can see the unique grey color of the tantalum case. And the blue hands contrasts beautifull...  

I had the 192, and loved it a lot. The feeling of tantalum was something! And the look just sublime, with this grey blue nuances. Much more interesting ( and sadly, expensive ) than the Ceramic or composite cases. Best, Nicolas

have become the cult, within the..cult (Panerai). The word tantalium is whispered surreptitiously in back alleys and scarsely light places, in..awe hahahaha It is undeniable, that the grey/blue hues of the metal land a very handsome appearance to the 172.... 

That would be a very interesting combo - a tantalum Radiomir 1940 with a Rolex crown :) Cheers, Anthony

A 1940 tantalum sounds exquisite!!! Or pimp! Either way would be amazing

tantalium, luminor marina, blue dial and 8d movement in a 1950 case ;) sluuuuurp !!!!

and it turns out, working with tantalium it's not a picknick (some would say it's a bitch) and the cost of the piece, could well turn out quite excessive. If they would ever consider it, it would have to be an extremely limited edition with costs that wou... 

so production costs are higher when making a tantalum case. I don't have any experience with this but that's what I've heard. Cheers, Anthony

still and all a "1940" in tantalum whould be, in my opinion, a very handsome model :-) Ciaooo

I would LOVE to get a tantalum Watch... The ROO Orchard Road was and still is a big contender. I find the style of the Watch working very well with this material. It would also be the " case " for a " 1940 ".... Dépends on the dial! Best, Nicolas

The retail price will be high. IMO. Regards John

want a brushed Tantalum w/ brushed blue dial w/ simple 3,6,9,12 Luminova dial (No Aged Fake Tritium pls) base in 47mm case.

more of them produced & @ a better price point too.