amanico[JLC Moderator]
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Panerai Radiomir PAM 262 aka California in Platinum.
Jul 01, 2021,07:48 AM
Good or bad?
The good, the superb chocolate California dial, and the platinum case, even though we can discuss that, since it is always strange to have a platinum case for such a watch.
The bad? Only 30 meters water resistant... The old italian divers would just laugh.
Best,
Nicolas
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Panerai Radiomir PAM 262 aka California in Platinum.
By: amanico : July 1st, 2021-07:48
Good or bad? The good, the superb chocolate California dial, and the platinum case, even though we can discuss that, since it is always strange to have a platinum case for such a watch. The bad? Only 30 meters water resistant... The old italian divers wou...
I find it pointless,
By: Juliusotto : July 1st, 2021-09:19
No matter the material they choose for the case the fact that it can’t go to the water it makes it pointless,beautiful but embarrassing for a Panerai !
Good to know!
By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : July 2nd, 2021-16:53
😢
By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : July 3rd, 2021-11:37
Very beautiful piece!
By: MTR : July 1st, 2021-14:46
But is it really so difficult to produce a case that is at least 10 bar water resistant? Ok, even 6 bar (Hi Nautilus! 😊) would be better than that 30m WR. This is a general question I very often ask myself. 100m WR should be a minimum standard. Cheers Tho...
Happy Thursday everyone
By: GreatPilot@me.com : July 1st, 2021-15:27
I own a 262 that was recently serviced., the original retail price was $40,000 much more than the 249. Made in 2006 it’s getting to be a collectors item, I am a sucker for platium and the limited edition of 99 is pretty special. At this time, I cannot fin...