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amanico
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PAM 198, THE 8 Days Rad!

I just wanted here to give an hommage to one of my very favourite Panerai Vendome, the Rad Pam 198...

It's basicaly a Pam 190, but in platinum, and a brown dial.

These 8 Days Rad house a JLC movement, and were produced from 2004 ( letter G) to 2006 ( letter I ), in:
Pam 190: 550, 1000, and 550 pieces.
Pam 197 ( Rose Gold ): 200, 300, and 300 pieces.
Pam 198: LE of 50 pieces in 2004.
Pam 208: LE Of 5 pieces in 2004, too.
So, a total of 2905 watches.

So, in 2004, Panerai launched one of their finest Radiomir, with the Blackseal, and the Pam 210, all 3 in 45 mm case..

This Rad 8 days has really something, with its very sober look, and the power reserve indicator hidden in the case back,
and no other indications nor complications on the dial, as the new 8 Days Rad gets, in a pumpkin style.LOL

Don't get me wrong, I love ALL the 8 Days 190, 197, 198, and 208...I just have a light preference for the 198.

Look at this beauty:







As often with Panerai, the more sober, the nicer...

For once, the movement is nicely executed and very accurate....Well, conceived by JLC it would be amazing if it were not...

Look at the finish, and you'll aslo notice the power reserve indicator nicely placed.



Why do I prefer the platinum version to the others?

For the density of this metal, yes, a bit heavy, but very comfortable to wear:



And for its brown dial which gives the watch a subtle and refined look, also a bit vintage...With these golden hands.





With this combo it's more casual than dressy, but put a crocodile strap, and it will be more the contrary...



There is, as I said , another Platinum Rad 8 Days with the same JLC movement, that was made in 5 pices for Sincere, the Pam 208, and I saw only 1 piece, I doubt there are more than the one I saw...

The only diffrence with the 198 is the Hobnail dial.

Here's a pic of the true rare beast...I don't remember who took this pic that seem to be official, so I will credit him on request, of course.



Thkis is a fantastic watch I just wanted to share with you!

Best.
Nicolas

added to Editor's Pick This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2008-02-25 15:40:41