Officine Panerai

With my recent purchase, Pam 225, noticed a slack in winding and decided to bring to Panerai Boutique (HK) for a service (lubrication or adjusting the crown). Immediately I was told, most likely the dial will be replaced with a L Dial, because its company...  

And, by the way, the phenomenon is well known. I heard that some 7 or 8 years ago from Panerai. And the explanation you gave was exactly the same one. Best, Nicolas

and decided, there and then, never to consider Panerai for servicing..old...models. I found myself a reliable watch repair shop and never looked back! Besides, it makes no sense to spend an absolute fortune and wait until the...cows come home...to service... 

to discard these dials, since a watchmaker never touches the dial or hands with fingers anyway. I would think the health risk is smaller than handling a lithium battery Quartz watch. But rules also sometimes lead to more profit for the manufacture - such ...  

Other companies today in Switzerland are using micro gas tubes with tritium inside. Plus the amount of tritium on your Slytech isn't at a level which is harmful. Otherwise how could you wear it in the first place.

No more tritium dials. Another reason could be the tritium could flake off and eventually find its way into the movement. If you have a T-dial Panerai and need to get it serviced, you'll need to find someone else for the servicing if you want to keep your... 

by an ex-richemont group servicing senior who gave my 10 years old Slytech a good service, done within days. He also understood about the T-dial recall by Panerai and 100% against their policy. The brand company doesn't care a cent about collectors who in...