I don't have any "wearing" experience with the new bracelet

and I only fooled around with it for a very brief time at SIHH 2009, so I really can't give any opinion of it comfort-wise. But I have worn the older style bracelet for quite some time when I had my PAM52. So I can comment on the fact that the older style bracelet is comfortable on the wrist. The deployants on the early bracelets were sub-par, but Panerai finally got it right after the 3rd deployant version which has the double button safety clasp.

In terms of look, I do like the links of the older bracelet for the same reason of resemblance to the trademark Panerai crown protector. The older bracelet is more flashy than the newer one IMO, and the Panerai rep at SIHH told me Panerai purposely designed this new bracelet to be less flashy, of which it does look toned down.

Either way, I don't see myself wearing anymore watch bracelets since I prefer straps over bracelets, so if you want my honest opinion, I really don't prefer either of them

But in the end, I guess if you want a bracelet with a little more bling, the older one is better. And if you want a subdued bracelet, then the new bracelet is your choice.

Cheers,
Anthony

Potential new PAM club member here, plesae educate me!

By: KIH : May 22nd, 2009-18:59

Hello, First time post here. I suddenly got an urge or itch in Panerai which I admit I had been avoiding due to its size. Today, I walked in a shop where there was a pre-owned but minty 048 + OEM bracelet. I liked white dial (simply because I already have...

Many questions indeed

By: Asimut : May 23rd, 2009-04:22

and you will have to do you research here When you say 'tell me more about Panerai' - that will take time, why don't you stick around this forum, no rush in learning? Cheers and congrats on your new watch! Asi

KIH, I have to agree with Asi

By: amanico : May 23rd, 2009-23:39

With Panerai, you can't ask all, you have to discover, then, if you don't get something, ask. The discober ( hence, the Homework ) is necessary. 1st question: As for a 40mm Panerai watch, won't I regret it? The Panerai DNA is 44 mm minimum. All those ( we...

If that's the case, I...

By: KIH : May 24th, 2009-00:07

If that's the case, I would give up. I am not interested enough. Sorry. Did I ask so many childish questions to touch some people's nerve? If so, I apologize but I didn't mean to. I had done some homework and then came here, but apparently it was not...

Ken, you misunderstood me, my friend

By: amanico : May 24th, 2009-00:28

I didn't want to hurt you in my answer. Remember that English is not my native language, too. I just wanted to share with you what is the most interesting with Panerai: The discover. A bit of homework is necessary, and part of the pleasure. The problem wi...

Ken my buddy....

By: BluNotte : May 23rd, 2009-06:29

Knew you would one day come and join us! Afterall, who can really resist the Powers of Panerai! LoL I still remembered when I brought you to the boutique here and you weren't even one bit interested! But as Asimut said it, stick around this lounge, and yo...

Stephen, mon ami...

By: KIH : May 23rd, 2009-06:49

Knew you would jump on my post! Interesting that we are so different, although similar in taste. You like 40mm or larger, I like less than 40mm. We both like same brands, but never the same medel! Not so fast... I am not sure I will dig deeper in Penerai,...

I'll try to help a little...

By: Chris Agostino : May 23rd, 2009-10:18

First, congratulations on your purchase! I can almost guaranty that it will not be your only Panerai. The 48 is actually a black faced 40mm on a strap. I believe you might actually have a 49 which is a 40mm white face on a strap and then you also received...

Yup, my bad. It is...

By: KIH : May 23rd, 2009-11:48

Yup, my bad. It is 049... I knew I would get help from a kind Panerist like you! I very much appreciate it. And.... I have not yet purchased it yet :-) So, is there signifcant difference among the "series"? This model has been out there since 1999? a...

Oops, jumped the gun...

By: Chris Agostino : May 23rd, 2009-13:30

...on the purchase I think the only major change on that model over the years would be the strap changing system. The older models used screws to hold the strap / bracelet in place and you would require a screw driver to remove the strap. I believe with t...

That's all right because you...

By: KIH : May 23rd, 2009-13:54

That's all right because you are actually getting me closer to that :-) Thanks again for the information. That's all I need for now.... Intersting remark. I was just thinking - I will never want any bigger watch than 40mm, which is alr...

Welcome Ken and glad to see you here!

By: AnthonyTsai : May 23rd, 2009-10:25

Yes Panerai has redesigned the bracelet, and below is a comparison picture of the old bracelet (on left) with the new bracelet (on right): If you send in your PAM w/ bracelet for servicing and polishing, I'm not sure how much Panerai charges these days bu...

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