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I'm the last person to guess...
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% of the extreme difficulty in pvd coating a movement on the 317. My guess is that they'll make the 317 w/ a smoked glass crystal after the initial 500 are made. Still, while I wouldn't turn down the 317 w/ the pvd movement from the boutique or AD but I wouldn't chase it given I find the dial to be too busy... anyways, just my uninformed 2 cents.
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PAM 317
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...
Thx for info VC
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
317 will be one off
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...
Email from Panerai on PAM 317
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 ...
So vc, apparently it is a one off series?
What a disappointment? So Jester was right about the cost/challenge and difficulties in producing the blackened movement?
But the 317 was never a SE 08/09
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.
I'm the last person to guess...
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...
vc, any advice?
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.
PAM 317 PRICE IN USA
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.
I am waiting for one and paid a deposit and...
still waiting, hope to get it soon. alepos