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I handled that watch in my kitchen over a year ago...
After hamburgers w/ the Panerai rep, I handled the entire new collection - 232, 243, etc. while sipping down some decaf right at my kitchen table. Scott even made my older daughter navigate through the house w/ the Arktos GMT. The 246 was awesome. I loved watching the /18 second hand race around. A neat complication.
Anthony, I congratulate you on the acquisition. As you indicated in your review, you have long coveted this watch, and I am glad the final execution of it fits you even better. Thanks for the fantastic review!
In-Depth Review of the PAM246 "1/8th second" Split-secs Foudroyante
An In-Depth Review of Panerai's PAM246 by Anthony Tsai © April 2007 What is it with Panerai which makes me giddy every time SIHH draws near? Every time I buy a new PAM, I always keep telling myself that this IS the last one. But what do you know…the Paner...
My favorite Panerai
That is the only Panerai I've seen that I would seriously consider buying. Great write up, Anthony!
Congrats Anthony and I enjoyed the review....your pictures..
are excellent as usual. Rad lightning!! Wear it in good health.
What a review. I feel like going out and putting one of those kittens on my wrist right no
That is an under recognised gem, and you did a fine job enlightening us all Anthony. Thank You, w
Thank you, Anthony, for a well done write up.
I enjoyed it a lot! I'm a big fan of split-second chronograph, as you may know. And this is one impressive piece! And I enjoyed specially the video. I had no idea how fast goes the 1/8 second hand! Cheers, Jian
Thanks for the great review Anthony.
How long does the foudroyante hand run for? Does it stop before the entire watch stops? Is the movement related to the Graham and GP Fourdroyante? Thanks again!
Foudroyante hand runs until I stop it
I've never let the foudroyante run long enough to drain the power reserve but I would assume it stops the same time the entire watch stops. I do not know if the Jaquet movement is related to that of the Graham and GP versions. Hopefully someone here knows...
I'm pretty sure it's the same movement as used in the Graham and GP...
... for the following reasons: 1. The Graham 1695 movement (it was used in the Graham first, GP SF came later) was a Jaquet as well. 2. The Panerai layout is exactly the same as the Graham's and the GP's. This is not your everyday layout, with a foudroyan...
Great review and awesome pictures.
A very nice watch indeed... Congrats on the acquisition Anthony, enjoy in good health. Rgds, ed
Thanks Anthony for a superb review,,,
indeed a nice complication and finally in men's size ;-) Congrats!
Err..I better stop using my phone camera..GREAT post!!!
Now I have forgotten how good these pics with a GOOD camera looks! Love the images!!!
Thanks, Anthony for your sterling review of this most unusual watch!
I also believe this is the same movement as the GP and Graham, as mentioned elsewhere, not only an unusual complication but apparently the V7750 is properly robust and torque-ful to run all those hands reliably. Beautiful pictures and informative opinions...
I handled that watch in my kitchen over a year ago...
After hamburgers w/ the Panerai rep, I handled the entire new collection - 232, 243, etc. while sipping down some decaf right at my kitchen table. Scott even made my older daughter navigate through the house w/ the Arktos GMT. The 246 was awesome. I loved...
the little blue hand is so mesmorizing
Staring at the 1/8th sec spinning around so addictive. Hey, I think Chad told me that Scott left Panerai not that long ago (unless I got the names mixed up and it was another Panerai rep that left). If it were Scott, he was a great guy as I met him in per...
A Comment and Question
First, Anthony - great first review! Comment: I don't have a Panerai - never have - never wanted one. But your pretty blue hands whirling round on the video may be more convincing. 45mm seems a tad 'compensating' don'tcha think? Question: If you muck up t...
Great review, Anthony, thanks for introducing us to this watch. . .
. . .and congratulations! I love the Panerai look and I completely agree with you that the next order of business will hopefully be upping the ante a little in the movement finishing department, but for all that it's still a heck of a piece. Jack
This Panerai is perhaps the most tasteful . . .
. . . iteration of the Jacquet foudroyante I've seen . . . it evenly balances the useful information required on the dial with the clarity necessary to utilize it. I'm one of those guys that scratches his head when it comes to Panerai in general, but even...
Usually you like watches I don't and vice versa
when it comes to GO watches. Maybe I can convert u into a Panerai lover one day When is the Laguna Seca anyways? I don't follow racing much. Cheers, Anthony
Thanks a lot, Anthony. I'm not a Panerai guy. Yet, with your great review you
managed to lure me into the next Panerai boutique. The Seconde Foudroyante is a nice complication. Thanks, Valentin
Beautiful watch / informative review
Thanks for the review and the great pictures. This is a really attractive PAM! Hope it will bring you much joy for many years. Cheers, Johan
Great review and super pictures Anthony. Thanks. I'd be timing stuff all day..............
just to see the 1/8 second hand go around!!!!
Great review Anthony; And a VERY Cool watch ...
but (much) to big for me (a sigh of relief :-) ) The blued hands appear to be of a very light hue of blue ... is it my monitor that is off or are the blued hands not as dark blue as some other brands use? Edwin
yup the blue is not the usual same blue
it's a blue which sort of has a turquoise look to it. from the looks of it, it looks like a painted blue instead of the usual blued hands by chemical or heated treatment. i'm not 100% sure so if i'm wrong, someone please correct me. - anthony
You are one lucky guy.
What can I say. Great watch which I too hope to have the privilege of owning once I get a little more juice with Chad. Wear in good health. I expect to see it in the flesh very soon so be sure to wear next time we get together. Thanks again for the great ...
Many Congrats !
Hi, Congrats on a stunning piece ! Have been waiting for that one also........ great to see it in reality ! Btw: have a look at: www.watchprosite.com you can see my foudroyante.....(non panerai though)... Best regards, Mark ===== edited to fix url link - ...
oooh boy!!!...now i want one...
and i thought i was done with Panerai...your pics and words changed my mind...now i need to hunt one...just out of curiosity, what is the retail? congrats in owning such a beautiful piece!!!...and you're right about finishing...not acceptable for the pric...