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Just for the pleasure of sharing some shots of my Pam 931...
... which arrived at the end of 2020 just in time for Santa to leave it under the Xmas tree.
Guess this is a most controversial Panerai: you just like it or not.
As you know I have an special fondness for the so called California dials (a Rolex creation patented by them under the name “Error Proof Dial” in 1942) and as a matter of fact I already own a Pam 249 (THE Cali) and a Pam 424.
Now this 931 offers a gradient brown colored dial intended to look as a patinated dial which is different to the dial of the previous Pam 687.
The new 931 is a lighter brown which darkens just near the dial borders and indexes while the 687 has a darker brown with a slightly reddish hue depending on light.
This light brown of 931 will change and darken depending on the light incidence angle on dial and it makes very difficult to capture in pictures its real color.
Roman and Arabic indexes are creamy colored and stand out nicely making a very clear reading of time. The beautiful deep blued hands also help to read it.
If you wish to really appreciate its beauty it is better to view it under Sun light outdoors if possible.
The watch got the classic P3000 movement inside which equips many other classic Panerai models with two hands only (e.g. 372) and manual wind with three days power reserve inside a Radiomir 47 mm case (wire lugs case without crown bridge protection).
These big 47mm cases seat very comfortable on the wrist and wear smaller due to these wire lugs and open crown I personally feel.
I’m including a shot with my 687 just for comparison of their dials. In any case if you like it enough to consider its purchase my best suggestion is to view it in the metal, outdoors if possible and try it on your wrist first.
Thank you so much for reading and viewing!
Best cordial regards, Abel
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Just for the pleasure of sharing some shots of my Pam 931...
... which arrived at the end of 2020 just in time for Santa to leave it under the Xmas tree. Guess this is a most controversial Panerai: you just like it or not. As you know I have an special fondness for the so called California dials (a Rolex creation p...
Hello Johnny!! Muchas gracias!! Thank you so much for...
... your kind comments and compliments! My big pleasure to share my shots and thoughts here! Abrazos amigo! Abel
Simply B E A U T I F U L !!! Thanks for sharing dear friend!
I obviously like this one for its unusual yet traditional look (excluding the dial color which is less traditional but so cool!).
Thank you so much my dear friend Yacomino!!
It is my pleasure to share it here and I remembered you and our talks by PM while writing this post. Glad you like it! Best! Abel
Thank you so much for sharing your 931 IWC!...
... Glad to know you also own this nice watch and hope you approve my comments about it. I don’t know how many owners we have here for sure. May be we should make this thread a roll call! Keep enjoying yours so much! Best! Abel
Excellent photos Abel ...
Your 931 looks very cool and I love the dial. This is a very tempting Panerai. Best regards The Captain
Thank you so much dear Captain! Agree with you that..,
... it is a very tempting piece. Cheers! Abel
I had no doubts you were....
going to buy the "tropical" Cali. Enjoy it too much, my friend
Thank you so much dear friend Sergio! Yes I liked it ...
... since I viewed first shots of it and I wished to view it in the metal first. I was lucky the local distributor brought one of them which he offered to me. I couldn’t let it pass. I send you my big hug my dear Sergio! Cheers! Abel
I love it!
I was able to see and try it on at my AD recently and as striking as the dial is, the case finishing really appeals to me. Definitely on my list! Kent
Hello Kent! Thank you so much for your kind ...
... comments and glad to know that you tried it and liked so much. By the way you tell an important detail that I omitted to comment in my post and thank you for calling my attention on that: The finish of the case is different from the usual high polish ...
Muchas Gracias Nicolas! Truly an awesome dial.
You should view it in the metal. Abrazos! Abel
