Panerai Patina Development

Subexplorer · 2022-09-16T16:28:46Z

Explore the rapid patina development on the Panerai PAM 760 Radiomir Bronzo. Subexplorer shares insights on how sea air accelerates bronze watch aging.

Subexplorer's recent acquisition, the Panerai PAM 760 Radiomir Bronzo, offers a fascinating case study in accelerated patina development. His observations, made during a seaside vacation, highlight how environmental factors can dramatically influence the aesthetic evolution of bronze watches. This article explores Subexplorer's initial findings and integrates community insights on the unique characteristics of bronze timepieces.

… my new Pam 760.

I’m spending my vacations in a by the sea location since I received the watch about ten days ago.

Even if I never took it to the pool or sea the patina is evident including a bit of verdigris in the buckle.

Most probably just contact with my skin and air only provokes that fast change.

The patina in other bronze watches from Panerai and Tudor I own and keep in my own city and never been near the sea have developed a very little patina in years of owning.

But this bronzo Radiomir is a Champion of patina! Lol!

Best cordial regards

Abel

Key Points from the Discussion

The rapid patina on the Panerai PAM 760, including verdigris on the buckle, is likely due to contact with skin and sea air, even without direct submersion.
Other bronze watches from Panerai and Tudor owned by the author, kept in a city environment away from the sea, have developed significantly less patina over years, underscoring the impact of a marine climate.
The developing patina on the bronze case complements the green dial of the PAM 760, enhancing its aesthetic appeal.
For full immersion in saltwater, it would be advisable to change the watch's strap to a more salt-water resistant material.
The Panerai PAM 760 was announced in early 2022, making its rapid patina development a fresh observation for collectors.
A fellow collector shared an image of their bronze watch being worn directly in the sea, illustrating the intended use and potential for patina development in such environments.

The Discussion

MichaelC

Sep 16, 2022

That patina is developing quite nicely

Perfect with the dial! Enjoy, my Friend

Subexplorer

Sep 17, 2022

Thank you so much for your kind comments Michael!

Agree with you that it complements nicely with the green dial. Cheers! Abel

KCLQMULKU

Sep 16, 2022

That case goes perfectly ell with the steam-punk look of the metal! I love it!

Subexplorer

Sep 17, 2022

Agree with yiu about the steam punk look of case/ metal combination!

Nice to know you love it KCLQMULKU! Thank you! Hagwe Abel

Chronometer (aka yacomino)

Sep 16, 2022

This looks spectacular Abel! Wow! The patina is amazing, and so is this reference

Subexplorer

Sep 17, 2022

Thank you so much dear friend Yacomino!

Agree that it is a spectacular reference. Cheers! Abel

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