Officine Panerai

This is my first 'I want this' Panerai post ever! PAM 514 SIHH 2013 Can you help me to know if this is one of those crazy 'you'll never get one' pieces? Or is it generally/probably gettable? (and I don't mean through a boutique at list. I'm way too jaded ...  

here's what Imran said about it So the most controversial watch of 2013, not the bronzo, but indeed the Radiomir 1940 47mm with date! The 514 is a watch of twists a supreme example of contradiction. Historic, yet so far from the original its DNA is based ... 

So you should be alright in getting through a AD

Based on my knowledge of other brands... my guess is this is a 'boring' piece in the eyes of serious collectors. Still, I like the design, because I don't know what Panerai 'laws' it violates, etc etc. Appreciate the reply.

need to see the date? Use the phone :-) Also, the lack of the 9 it's...also... considered unappealing by most of the true blue purists. Ciao

associated with the Panerai's...verb hahahahahahaha Ciao

as I said, I know zero about 'em.

I find it rather appealing for an everyday piece! The sapphire crystal, second hand and date make it a extremely practical piece, while still having some tiny bits of Panerai DNA.

At the same time though, there are several models that are rather "handsome" whilst non conforming to strict, ultra orthodox Panerai tenets. Personally, I like pieces like the 312, 320, 351 and even the 424. Would you ever find one of these in my watch bo... 

I'd prefer of the date window weren't there as well but nevertheless, I believe this PAM514 will be a popular model. Cheers, Anthony