Officine Panerai

There is a slight change from the prototype that was shown at SIHH 2008 which makes a HUGE difference in the overall look.  And guess what the change is?

The change is the PVD coating!

My guess is Panerai used a different supplier for the PVD coating.

The PVD case of the PAM26 at SIHH 2008 was just a regular PAM195 PVD case.  For those who own or have seen a PAM195 PVD case, the PVD color is very dark.  The final production PAM26 PVD now has a slight grey hue to it and sort of looks a little like the Pre-V PVD color.  In addition, the PAM26 PVD coating has a tad more shine to it as well.

Whoever is getting a PAM26, you will absolutely LOVE it! 

Cheers,
Anthony

PS.  The PAM26 dial is indeed a sandwich dial too.  I remember I posted before that it wasn't, but it actually is.

This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2008-09-12 23:09:16

That's a good news that Panerai made a slight grey PVD as the Pre Vendome!

I'll have to give it a second chance and to see it in the flesh.

If only they had used a tainted lumi, like the one on the Cali...

Best, and thanks for this info!

Nicolas

I guarantee you will LOVE it!!

When I saw it, it brought me back to Pre-V days

- AT

This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2008-09-12 23:14:30

Can't wait to see the real 26K, however, I do prefer the original tritium painted dial as Panerai did in series A or B transition.

Anyway, it will be nice to own the new 26, PVD coating and destro watch.

Thanks again for your info.

Cheers

PS Nicolas, now we can have the conclusion on the dial. You pic just proove it real well. Sorry for my latest argument. You are such a great vintage and neo-pieces guy.

its always better in the real very hard to judge by a pic i think

A little bit like tantalum color (darker), and if it is scratched, panerai will be able to coat it again... It is quite difficult to get accurate color on the photo... With matching buckle

 

Asi

Alepos

No message body

You're indeed a lucky guy!

Yes, this grey may me re think about the 26...
Can't wait to see one in the flesh!
Best.
nicolas

i would have preferred all black, but i like the grey hue... the smaller letters im unsure about.

Can I ask where all these 26's are coming from.  I read about them coming in on the other forum and called my ad right away to check and they said no 26's til next year at least.  Are they arriving early at the bhb only?? 

Wes

AD's probably don't get the very first pieces IMO.  That's what I would do if I were Bonati.

Cheers,
Anthony

Do you know if it is now PVD as apposed to the more durable DLC?

Hope mine will arrive as soon as! : )

 

Hopefully the owners of the new PAM26 can give us status updates regarding scratches and nicks so we know if the new coating is durable.

Cheers,
Anthony

I got to play with one of these over the weekend... Very cool destro. On OEM Buffalo. ~Mike

You might want to try using our in-house PhotoUploader if you can't get your pics to work on Photobucket.

Cheers,
Anthony