Officine Panerai

In context of the recent re-release of the PAM 5218, I became curious about other relatively rare PVD and DLC case models. Note that I’m not counting the more modern ceramic and carbotech models.I briefly tried researching the topic but still don’t have a...  

Agreed that it is a tempting one. Along with the new 5218; very Pre Vendome. Why not? Best, Nicolas ...  

I understand now that the color of hands/markers was fauxtina, not natural discoloration over time. Still, I don’t mind fauxtina when executed nicely in overall presentation.

Very nice Best Gatsby

this wrist shot was forum member chronos-lorien from 2015!

“ The “vintage” models like the Luminor ref. 5218-202/A were even more valuable; it cost a healthy, mid-five figures at the time. In fact, the ref. 5218-202/A cost more than an F.P. Journe Resonance at the time”

then they must have come down significantly over the subsequent years as Nico points out.

I owned the reissue, with was the 26K if I recall correctly. I should have kept that one but for some reason never really gelled with it at the time. Probably it being a “destro”. Missing also is the 195, the original Paneristi PVD anniversary piece. This... 

The 599 (Revolution 10th anniversary) is another beauty I just found out about. I see what you mean about the grayish coloration which I like much more…but I couldn’t tell what was lighting effect in pictures.

SLOB ...  

again because owners are likely very careful and limited in how much they wear the pieces. This is a notable advantage of the modern materials i.e. ceramic and carbotech, which are also lighter for longer periods of wear. But those modern materials are a ... 

I did find a Black Seal explanation on Google Also, the PVD cases which were used during the Pre-V period, were not "reserved" for special editions, after the sale. They just were used and never re-ordered again (from the same supplier presumably) Some of...  

Also, the basic point about suppliers makes a lot a sense as opposed to “special” release cases. It is the nostalgia of it all that makes the recent return of the 5218 nice, in part. It can never be exactly the same, but still a very nice addition.