You know… I remember when these were announced, and in the article I read, the rose gold was featured. I thought: "That's a whole lot of gold I'm looking at." and all but

Aug 13, 2019,06:06 AM
 

forgot to look at the dial! As usual, Nicolas, you know how to pick 'em. They tried to give the white face a spark with the blue chrono hands. but it's still too plain. No… you've picked the right one. Did you bite? The movement, alone, is worth a great deal. But you have your beloved Montblanc Chronograph which must have a very similar, if not the same, Minerva magic inside.


I'm glad you posted these. Too easily forgotten in the expectation that every year newer, more wonderous things must come on the market. I haven't said this before in these pages, but the watch industry's preoccupation with "something new" reminds me of US automobile industry in the 50s and 60s. (I'm sure to get into trouble, here. Mike, and a host of other members would do a better job of this comparison, but anyway….)

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It got pretty ridiculous for awhile. There's something to be said for subtle changes to iconic shapes & sizes. Yes, I suppose we need something startlingly "new" once in awhile. But these days watch companies seem to trip over themselves in a race for something that catches the eye. How about making the innards better??? (Isn't there still room for improvement? Haven't the Independents taught the industry anything?) 

What got me onto this??? Have a good day. Sheesh!    Fred


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Panerai PAM 520. A chronograph which goes out of the beaten paths.

 
 By: amanico : August 13th, 2019-03:42
Issued in 2014, it was available in platinum ( PAM 518 ), in rose gold ( PAM 519 ) and in white gold ( PAM 520 ). Here is my favorite of the three, the white gold PAM 520. I find the white dial of the platinum less strong looking, and I love the wink to t...  

I like both white metal pieces, it would be nice to have them as a set 😜

 
 By: ZSHSZ : August 13th, 2019-04:18
And the movement goes without saying, just gorgeous. Thank you for showing them .

My favorite would be the white dial version.

 
 By: jlux : August 13th, 2019-05:38
Lovely watch but no way I could put this 45 mm piece gracefully on my rather small wrist.

You know… I remember when these were announced, and in the article I read, the rose gold was featured. I thought: "That's a whole lot of gold I'm looking at." and all but

 
 By: halgedahl : August 13th, 2019-06:06
forgot to look at the dial! As usual, Nicolas, you know how to pick 'em. They tried to give the white face a spark with the blue chrono hands. but it's still too plain. No… you've picked the right one. Did you bite? The movement, alone, is worth a great d...  

Very interesting and handsome watches

 
 By: JohnFM : August 13th, 2019-13:16
PAMs I was not familiar with Nicholas -- thanks for posting. I'm not a chrono guy, in general, yet these are unique and quite attractive.

A good friend of mine had the 520 and sold it.

 
 By: MichaelC : August 14th, 2019-09:27
I wish I made a play for it. It is my favorite of this unique trio.

You are my...emanation...

 
 By: sergio : August 14th, 2019-14:54
when it comes to watches "produced" by Panerai. You know these models leave me cold as an igloo, right? On a purely like/don't like, I like the white one. In spite of the "traffic jam" feeling that I get from the dial, I find it surprisingly...terse. You ... 

I think that...different

 
 By: sergio : August 14th, 2019-15:30
tends to be overrated. I love Panerai (as you know), when I feel the need for "different" I look at a...PP, VC, Breguet.... :P