michaelvl
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Not an expert on the subject, but here you go
Jun 23, 2011,10:55 AM
6500 cases
- Made by Panerai Spa Firenze (the same cases that where used for the Panerai
5218-209/A and 5218-210)
- PVD thick and strong, very mate and course with a purple hue, hard to scratch
or damage the PVD coating
- Beefy CG
- Uncoated CG pin
6502 cases
- Made by Richemont (this case was used for the later PreA's, A and some B serie Panerai's)
- PVD thin and weak, glossy, the PVD shall show sighs of wear after heavy use (see in the 6502 pictures how the metal is showing at bottom/top of the case and CG )
- Smaller CG (same as the A and B series)
- PVD Coated CG pin
Some pictures I collected for the net, if posting these is against the rules feel free to delete...
6500 PAM009PreA
6502 PAM004PreA
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Not an expert on the subject, but here you go
By: michaelvl : June 23rd, 2011-10:55
6500 cases - Made by Panerai Spa Firenze (the same cases that where used for the Panerai 5218-209/A and 5218-210) - PVD thick and strong, very mate and course with a purple hue, hard to scratch or damage the PVD coating - Beefy CG - Uncoated CG pin 6502 c...
Those are really nice pictures Michael...
By: i_am_Sam : June 25th, 2011-19:32
thank you for sharing .. The PvD preAs are just beautiful... I hope I could get to see one of those in metal soon.. Thanks again.. Cheers, Sam
Fours and NIne...
By: BIllS100 : June 25th, 2011-21:48
PreA 4 and 4B-T PreA 9 Regards, BillS100...
That's a nice comparison picture Bill! Thanks
By: i_am_Sam : June 26th, 2011-07:20
I notice that the CG Pin on the preA4 is not PVD'd so I assumes it's a 6500 case.. 2 more questions.: Is the inner bezel part on the 6500 case is not PVD'd? Also I wanted to know if the distance between dial to crystal is the same as the one on PreVendome...
Currently....
By: BIllS100 : June 26th, 2011-16:50
Those watches are tucked away in a safety deposit box with some other cousins.... Thankfully, at least I keep my jpegs with me on my home computer.. So when I get a chance, I can have a look for you. Cheers, Bill
To add to Michael LVL and BillS...
By: Hawaiian Timer : June 25th, 2011-23:40
My camera is giving me problems... But 6500 cases, like Pre-V cases, have very a very distinct and pronounced lug shape. Lugs are thick and somewhat crisp/sharp, with a flat foot bottom. 6502 lugs have a less distinct shape, with a more rounded and smooth...
Thanks again Greg!
By: i_am_Sam : June 26th, 2011-07:22
Thanks again for your detailed and passionate explanation before... Yes... a side by side comparison would be very helpful! Looking forward to see it from you mate! Have a great rest of the weekend! Cheers, Sam