Thank you for sharing it with us...

In my opinion, I believe that the new Pam 26 can not fight with his "father".

Whether the new treatment DLC' in the current Pam 26 is more resistant than the PVD used in the original model (one point for the new model), I think that nothing can beat it´s painted dial and especially the tritium. It is impressive that "explosive" mix ....

However, I think you're a lucky man: You can enjoy both ....

Best.

Emilio.

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AK26... What do we get after 10 years?

By: Jester : October 17th, 2008-20:55

Got together w/ a lucky owner of a new PAM26K and here's a picture of my trusty PAM26A alongside the K. Tritium vs Luminova, painted vs. sandwiched, 1998 vs 2008... I was curious as to the possible difference in finishing: My A feels a tad darker although...

That's very interesting, Jester

By: amanico : October 17th, 2008-21:36

Really a great idea to put side by side the old 26 and the new one... While the PVD of the 26A seems more fragile ( and it is certainly ) than the coating of the new one, when you these 2 watches together, the 26A is THE Beast... Much more charm, soul, st...

I fear you are bias because of the tritium

By: Asimut : October 17th, 2008-22:00

tritium is gone and there's nothing to do about that. I agree with Jester and you can see the evolution of design and I think Panerai struck the jackpot with the color of the case, the sandwich dial and the thick cut fonts. The 26A will always be the orig...

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