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i was under the impression that the maunfacturing difficulties faced by panerai with the colored movement lies in the thickness of the coating which affects the way the movement parts are put together due to tight tolerances.

similar issues have arisen and been solved by other manufactures having made colored movements so i would imagine the issue panerai faces is not entirely new.

the decision to stop production probably has much more to do with cost-benefits and is commercially driven, i would imagine. this means after service of the movement should not become an issue, unless panerai decides that it is not commercially prudent to allocate resources to servicing the colored movements in the long run, which i feel is unlikely to happen.

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Thoughts on the 317?

 
By: respo : December 28th, 2010-08:08
I have been trying to read up on the 317 as much as I can, but I still wonder what the PuristS generally think about the 317. Is it a good option for a first Panerai? I am just beginning to think, perhaps seriously, about this one after having admired it ... 

The PAM317 is a great 1st Panerai

 
By: AnthonyTsai : December 28th, 2010-18:39
It's one of the more pricey Panerai's so it's usually not people's 1st, but if it works for you, then I'd highly suggest it. Only way to be sure you're getting a PAM317 with the PVD'ed movement is to look at the movement with your own eyes. So if you're b... 

Thanks for the feedback

 
By: respo : December 29th, 2010-06:10
I am sure that is good advice, Anthony. As a first PAM, I wonder if I might not get myself in over my head with this one. Among the things I am considering is the willingness and expense for Panerai to re-coat the parts of the movement that are PVD'd as w... 

I would not worry about the reparability on the PVD movement...

 
By: Blue_Orca : December 29th, 2010-13:07
IMHO, if Panerai truly cannot repair or service the PVD movement, they should not have productized and shipped the 500 317K in the first place. I have to imagine if the PVD bridges were that hard to make, Panerai would have made and set aside spares for f...  

Waiting

 
By: grigo : January 1st, 2011-23:31
Respo, I've been waiting for mine for almost 2 and half years, but I consoder that it is well worth waiting for the watch it is simply stellar. I held a 317 L series in my hands for a few moments and the smoked glass case back is pretty nice, though clear... 

George, thanks for the information and the advice

 
By: respo : January 4th, 2011-10:03
Still undecided on this one, but I am sure you are correct about where to look. You've had a long wait and deserve to be rewarded. Best, respo

Reward

 
By: grigo : January 4th, 2011-23:09
I will keep you posted on whether or not I am ultimately rewarded, but it shouldn't be long now. Best regards, George

Pam 292

 
By: palmasea : January 6th, 2011-21:19
Respo, If you are interested in a black Panerai watch, I would highly recommend a Pam 292 Radiomir. It's my favorite size for a Radiomir(47mm's tend to poke your wrist), it has the classic, clean design of a Panerai, and you can even wear it with suits(it... 

Thanks for the recommendation

 
By: respo : January 7th, 2011-05:38
It's good to hear this, as I had been also thinking about the 292. I must admit, I also like its relative simplicity, which really hews closely to the original designs. Thanks again fro thinking of me and suggesting this one. The decision is not easy. Bes... 

317K was my first Pam

 
By: ameriddd : January 7th, 2011-06:59
I was in the same boat as you and picked up the 317K as my first Panerai. I was probably heavily influenced by the unique opportunity to get one with the PVD movement and believe that at some point it will go up in value (or at least not deteriorate). I m...