Officine Panerai

I just wanted here to give an hommage to one of my very favourite Panerai Vendome, the Rad Pam 198...

It's basicaly a Pam 190, but in platinum, and a brown dial.

These 8 Days Rad house a JLC movement, and were produced from 2004 ( letter G) to 2006 ( letter I ), in:
Pam 190: 550, 1000, and 550 pieces.
Pam 197 ( Rose Gold ): 200, 300, and 300 pieces.
Pam 198: LE of 50 pieces in 2004.
Pam 208: LE Of 5 pieces in 2004, too.
So, a total of 2905 watches.

So, in 2004, Panerai launched one of their finest Radiomir, with the Blackseal, and the Pam 210, all 3 in 45 mm case..

This Rad 8 days has really something, with its very sober look, and the power reserve indicator hidden in the case back,
and no other indications nor complications on the dial, as the new 8 Days Rad gets, in a pumpkin style.LOL

Don't get me wrong, I love ALL the 8 Days 190, 197, 198, and 208...I just have a light preference for the 198.

Look at this beauty:







As often with Panerai, the more sober, the nicer...

For once, the movement is nicely executed and very accurate....Well, conceived by JLC it would be amazing if it were not...

Look at the finish, and you'll aslo notice the power reserve indicator nicely placed.



Why do I prefer the platinum version to the others?

For the density of this metal, yes, a bit heavy, but very comfortable to wear:



And for its brown dial which gives the watch a subtle and refined look, also a bit vintage...With these golden hands.





With this combo it's more casual than dressy, but put a crocodile strap, and it will be more the contrary...



There is, as I said , another Platinum Rad 8 Days with the same JLC movement, that was made in 5 pices for Sincere, the Pam 208, and I saw only 1 piece, I doubt there are more than the one I saw...

The only diffrence with the 198 is the Hobnail dial.

Here's a pic of the true rare beast...I don't remember who took this pic that seem to be official, so I will credit him on request, of course.



Thkis is a fantastic watch I just wanted to share with you!

Best.
Nicolas

added to Editor's Pick This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2008-02-25 15:40:41

nice piece .... but the straps ... Croco is very elegant BUT

the other one 

is just killer ... never saw better starp for rad

you lucky man

 

Best

Yes, the best strap I ever found for this 198...
Even if I have another one for the Cali which is also a true winner..



And an ultra thin, not bad!!!



Lucky man? Yes, I know! LOL

Best.
Nicolas

That is just so beautiful Nicolas! The brown dial and gold hands go very well. I like the 198 better with just the brown dial over the Hobnail on the 208. Does the 208 also come with the brown dial? The JLC movement is so sweet and the putting the power reserve indicator on the back makes for a very clean dial.

Even if it's not very evident on this pic.
I too prefer the 198 with its smooth dial, but I had the chance to see it in the flesh, and this 208 is also a beast.
Best, and thanks for the kindwords!
Nicolas

lolol

 

 

Asi

So credit to Asi...LOL
Nice trio, Asi...Wow this MM.... I'd change that 198 for this MM!
Thanks, Asi!
Best my friend.
Nicolas

The 208 is amazing,

 

The 198 strap ,dark brown  croco is amazing, is a oem?

Not OEM...On the 198.
Thanks for the nice words.
Best.
Nicolas

What a great watch. I have the 197 and it feels heavy, I can only imagine how heavy the 198 is. Below is a photo of the 197
Best Regards, Carl

You have some real keepers there.

Keep them safe.

Bill

I searching one in White gold for my wife!!!

This 197 is also a keeper.

I had the opportunoity to wear one, and to test it on the wrist, this is an awesome watch.

You obviously have great taste!

Best.

Nicolas

Hi Nicolas,
The smaller Panerai is a pam 103 and it was a gift for my wife to try and coax her into this hobby that gobbles up more of my resources than it should. The 103 is 40mm and looks great on her wrist. Since I bought her the 103 she has become interested in watches and picked out a pam 48, Breguet XX, and Cartier Tank Americaine. Although every watch I buy her is one less for me, It makes my habit much more acceptable to her. I have to say I get a lot of satisfaction seeing a watch I would wear on her wrist. Anyway good luck finding the white gold Rad for your wife. They also made a number of RG and WG models with diamonds on them. I recently saw a few gold 40mm rads at the AD in (PM me for the AD as I imagine it is against forum guidelines to post) . They have had them for a while and might be likely to negotiate.
Best Regards, Carl




This message has been edited by cjs1597 on 2008-02-25 13:50:39

She only wants a Pam 62 in WG.

And when she wants...She wants.LMAO

I offered her a Vintage Rolex 1016, and a nice Ulysse Nardin San Marco with a tritium dial, and a JLC Gran Sport Dame...

Yes, I have the sense of corrumption...LOL

If your dealer has in stock a Pam 62, like yours but in WG...If not she will break my head...

Best.

PS...Your pics are...Well I sent my wife in another place of the appartment, to avoid her to see the pics...

Nicolas

for the ladies, and for men who like to wear,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ok, let's not go there  

 

 

Asi

One day, I'll get one for Ama...

It is really one of these watches which perfectly goes on a woman wrist.

She's asking me very often about this watch...LOL

Best.

Nicolas

Pete,

Please post all WTB or FS ads in the Collectors Market:  market.watchprosite.com

Thanks,
Anthony

This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2008-09-28 08:46:27

If you want to buy or sell, you have to post you ad on our Collectors Market.

Thanks in Advance.

Nicolas

That is a real LE.

I can only count the 190 among my 8 Days unless you let me count my, PAM 233 Manufacture 8 days and my JLC 8 days.

Love them all.  Best value for money have to be the 190.  Any one out there with access should try to get one at their local AD.  When they are gone...???

Also you know the other 8 days in my stable.

Thanks

Bill

Well, in YOUR Stable...LMAO.

One day you'll have to post a photo review of this other Holy Cow...

Best.

Nicolas

This message has been edited by amanico on 2008-02-25 11:38:33

It's a really beautiful, simple watch Nicolas, and even more so on your rare LLLLLE straps. HOWEVER: how do you feel about a dial that is near perfect in every way, but screams 'platinum'!!! for all to see? C'est un peu 'trop', n'est-ce pas?

 

Cheers,

pplater

It would be better without all these writings, just Panerai Radiomir , and no 8 days, nor Platinum...

It remembers me a bit the italian sport cars from the 70's, where was written on the back of the car:

GT, Turbo, 16 V, Injection, Abarth, etc...LOL

Best

Nicolas

beautiful watch, period.


but i somewhat agree with pplater that the platinum word does mess things up a little, a little pointless i would say. but that just me, probably eating sour grapes...if i had the watch i wouldn't be complaining...

the strap you have on is outrageous....i actually quite like the croc strap you had in the last pic, care to post more picture of your watch in that strap? just sent you a pm on that strap...

Cheers,
ClockOnWrist

Not the best pics, but I have to change the strap to make some other pics with this croc strap, so here are some old ones...

 

 

Best. Nicolas

I was lucky enough to try the watch the last time we met and it was my favourite among all your Panerai.

Amazing weight, amazing dial, amazing strap, amazing everything !

True that this 198 is very nice on your wrist!

Are you at the point ot fall in love with it?

Best.

Nicolas

 

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always appreciate your invaluable input and contribution to this forum.

-David

Just a guy who loves the old paneari stuff, nothing else...
When Panerai is simplicity, it's hard to beat them...
Thanks again for the nice words, Davilo!
Nicolas