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Old skool PAM 243
I remember a bit when Panerais were still all the rage…or I was just very limited in horological scope😳. But then you guys all widened my horizon (Read: ruined me!)😁
Love it! I almost bought a 243 back in the day
One tough sub!! And yours is T-Swiss-T. That is the one to have!
The 243 must be put into context of the time.
I may be wrong, but I think that this was first 1950 case design released by modern Panerai.
It had all the sexy curves and angles that the “blockish” Bettarini case did not.
Though at 44mm, the thickness made the watch sit high on the wrist. Definitely not a watch that would easily slide under a shirt cuff while desk diving.
Nonetheless, a beautiful and desirable watch for the discerning few.
Enjoy that beauty!!
You describe it perfectly. Nico recently shared a picture of the 24 which looked really good too.
I was trying to research whether the 243 is thicker than the 24, because it looks to be. I don’t want to get myself interested in getting a 24 also, since i’m already consolidating, but it sure is fun wearing a PAM…especially the 44mm pieces which have their own charm.
The 243 has a varied reported thickness ranging 18.5-19mm thick versus the 24 at 15.5mm.
That may be due to the extra depth rating of 1000m for the 243.
Out of many of the tool water watches - this is one that looks the part and can handle the job without hesitation
One of these days......
...someone must explain what "old school" actually means 
I thought that old school referred to the Florentine models (and their re-editions) i.e. 249, 232, MN, 000 etc. These hypertrophic models (Submersibles) are as "Florentine" as me (born in Milan) Please someone explain to me the "old school" stuff
I thought that old school referred to the Florentine models (and their re-editions) i.e. 249, 232, MN, 000 etc. These hypertrophic models (Submersibles) are as "Florentine" as me (born in Milan) Please someone explain to me the "old school" stuff