Officine Panerai

This is one watch that is really tough to get. I received mine in October 2009. I spoke to the AD recently, he said that there are several people on the waiting list. A 2nd Pam 317 is only expected to arrive at this AD in about 6 months. So if you can get... 

i have heard they have had many problems with this model i dont understand why though i wouldnt be surprised if they did stop production not sure what is list on this piece

it's got to do with the coating on the movement:...  

Is the 335's smoke glass a shortcut to the original PVD coated movement. If 317 is a one off deal, then the next 317 will also feature smoked glass. For those owners of 317, is the movement problematic like the original 233 batch 1? For current owners, is... 

I thought i will share with you all a Email reply received from Panerai :- " Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 5:06 PM To: [Email address suppressed for privacy] Subject: RE: PAM 317 Dear Sir, many thanks for your interest in our brand. We inform you that we ... 

What a disappointment? So Jester was right about the cost/challenge and difficulties in producing the blackened movement?

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Correct me if I am wrong. THE 317 like the 292 is not a SE. 339 is. It was never in the SE section to being with... You can find it under current edition so it couldn't possibly have been stopped... it's current run of mill production 2008-current.

Great to know! Stephen

but I think it is clear that panerai has telegraphed that it won't be making the 317 w/ a pvd movement after the initial run given the 'short cut' they took with the 335. Although I haven't seen the 335 in person, I suspect it gives 80% of the look with 0... 

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I am on the list at the NYC boutique, but im about #60, so Im not holding my breathe. Any advice on how to get one of these? Congrats on being one of the lucky few.

What is teh NYC AD list price for it ?

As of February 2009, the price in USA was US$25,600. I am not sure of the 2010 price. Will let you know as soon as I have more information.

still waiting, hope to get it soon. alepos