Radiomir Independent

Nicolai- this post is for you The most notable feature of the watch (18k WG, 42 mm) is the movement which features the dead-beat second The 7400 movement is manufactured by Chezard which, in the 1960s, is arguably the leading manufacturer of dead-beat sec

Every now and then I find a topic or theme in horology that awakens my curiosity (high frequency watches: has been one). The latest one are deadbeat seconds watches, also known as jumping seconds or seconde morte pieces. Unlike the high frequency topic,

This is a modern marvel! Its all about the dead-seconds: look at that lovely, big yellow seconds-hand against a muted, minimalist background. Conservative (37mm) straight edged DLC case; very plain hands; Bauhaus indices; dark grey markers and hands on m

...42mm... I have a deadbeat seconds from Panerai (PAM80 Radiomir Independent) which hosts a Chezard movement. It has let me down already once, and I barely use it! That is why I was a little scared with the complication itself. Regarding the finishing it

The PAM 80 Radiomir Independent is a limited edition of 2000 or 2001, I am not sure. It is a 42mm Radiomir which contains a dead-second movement by Chézard, built in the 50s (1950's, that is ;-)) Only 160 made. Beautiful blue dial and see-through bac

Felt like wearing a "quartz" today... ;-)

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO Here's a large video of the PAM80 Independent Chezard movement in action. Look between the 2 gears This is just a follow-up of the previous thread Jester started here: panerai.watchprosite.com Cheers, Anthony This message has b

Radiomir Independent in white gold sold from a recent auction for an amount in excess of the 2003 list price. In my opinion this is great justice to a piece with very interesting and rare complication. Obviously given the 42mm case size it might have fall