P@trick@Belgium
532
Been there, done that
Feb 23, 2017,10:24 AM
and will regret if forever that I sold it ... tantalium is realy a very special metal in the watch business and the colour is hard to show on a picture, darker and with a blue tone heavy like gold, very hard to work on !
Comments:
view entire thread
Blast from the Past: Panerai PAM 192 Tantalum Chronograph
By: amanico : February 22nd, 2017-14:33
This was a limited edition of 300 pieces, released in 2004. 44 mm Tantalum case, Lemania movement ( if my memory serves me well ). This grey blue case was a delight for the eyes, and the its density was a feast for the wrist. Do you remember this watch? B...
I have always been a sucker for
By: gcTIME : February 22nd, 2017-17:43
exotic materials. At one time years ago I really lusted after this and the 172. Over the years I have come across and bought a number of tantalum pieces, vintage and modern. I simply love its heft, hardness and unique color. To me, tantalum and platinum a...
Indeed! The blue hue is simply amazing.
By: gcTIME : February 23rd, 2017-02:15
But just like ceramic, I only like brushed tantalum not polished. This is why while I like the Journe Chronometer Bleu for its amazing dial and the relative heft for such a slim case due to tantalum and rosegold, the appearance of the case is not that app...
I do indeed remember
By: NautNut : February 22nd, 2017-19:34
Great piece, wish it had an exhibition back like its brother the 172. I always wondered how it would look on their blue croc strap.
Blue strap
By: NautNut : February 23rd, 2017-06:41
Love to see a pic
I prefer you dont
By: keks : February 22nd, 2017-23:22
... as it makes my wish list get longer each time...
Tantalum Family, unique color case.
By: Angelitojn : February 23rd, 2017-00:22
This one and his bro PAM172 are two of the Panerai more beautiful that exist. I am lucky enough to meet one of the lucky owners and when I 've put it, the first thing that comes to mind is... run Angel and enjoy it while you can. )) These watches had a he...
Mega cool!
By: K-G : February 23rd, 2017-01:23
Thank you for these pictures, I have never seen it before! The center second hand strikes me as very different for a Panerai, but works well here.
Been there, done that
By: P@trick@Belgium : February 23rd, 2017-10:24
and will regret if forever that I sold it ... tantalium is realy a very special metal in the watch business and the colour is hard to show on a picture, darker and with a blue tone heavy like gold, very hard to work on ! ...
Its definitley nice
By: shafran : September 29th, 2017-02:31
Now need to decide on the right strap, a rubber b? ora blue buffalo or other? ...