Pre Vendome

I only saw a few, very few of them... 3 or 4, including my ex one. Credit unknown, but I will happily credit on request. I find it uber fascinating. Best, Nicolas

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,

A high resolution of this legenda. I miss mine, deeply. Best, Nicolas

A rare bird, which was part of Alan's ( Hammer) collection. A nicely balanced dial with the 4th Slytech line. 42 mm case. The box is not the good one, as it should be much bigger, but hey... They never released the 500 pieces. Best, Nicolas

that had these and then some Panerai collectors (the real ones) have veritable treasures (in Panerai's standards) I saw a 6154 e different 5218-202A and a nice 6152-1, on the same table, having coffee with a friend, years ago I used a saucer just for the

An official photo I reworked a bit ( higher size and definition ). All an era... Best, Nicolas

Normally, it should be engraved 205/A and not 201/A. But a few of the 205/A received a Logo Pre V case back ( 201/A ). Such as this one: Credit: Sothebys. Best, Nicolas

... small or John Hancock sized! Lol! I have seen your post showing it. Do you still own it? Though I find the blue indexes more attractive I feel your PreV model is a very interesting piece of collection for a Panerai fan. Thank you for sharing yours. Be

That one I liked a lot. Very Un-Panerai Panerai with its white dial. Best, Nicolas

“ The “vintage” models like the Luminor ref. 5218-202/A were even more valuable; it cost a healthy, mid-five figures at the time. In fact, the ref. 5218-202/A cost more than an F.P. Journe Resonance at the time”