Officine Panerai

Hi all, this is not my watch. I borrowed it from a friend to take pictures. I really enjoyed shooting these pictures, it's such a photogenic watch.

Some background info: P2002/3 Manifattura movement, 8 day power reserve, hand wound, date with cyclops, no seconds reset (which the P.2002/1 in the 233 does have), only 400 units in the J series and 600 units in the K series. One of the most underrated Panerai watches imo.























Take care,
Martin

268 is one of my fav RADs!
I even though on going with that one instead of 233....but 1950 case is just wonderful.

Thanks again for that super essay.

they are the best i have seen of a 268 i actually looked at one but chose differently but seeing those pics i could see myself with one thx for pics

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Groet
Reneo

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What to say about the other?

...They are... Good.

thanks Martin
Ivan

And awesome photos, as always.

Hi Martin,

Thanks for sharing these great photos.  I have seen some of your previous photos on Paneristi, and I must say that I don't think anyone else has ever documented the form and spirit of these watches as well as you.  The quality of the light that you capture, coupled with the real affection you seem to have for these watches is really amazing.  I hope you will continue to share your work with us.

Cheers,

Daos

thanks Martin

I appreciate that a lot. Thank you. But there are many really great watch photographers around on the different boards. If you mention names you always forget some people - but I'm a great fan of Anthony, Bill, Nacho, Niffko, Bruno and James C to name a few - and I always look forward to seeing their posts for inspiration. It's great to hear that others are inspired by my photos too. Happy new year everyone, Martin

Thks for sharing

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For me, nos. 2, 3 , 6, 12, 15, 18, 19 and 20 are the pick. No, 15 in particular - it's so dramatic - like a publicity photo in a Panerai advert, only better.

Great work! Can you share details of your setup?

Cheers
Tony P

Hi Tony, all the photos are taken with a Nikon D700 and a 105mm VR Nikkor lens. I use off-camera flash, usually two separate SB900 strobes that are triggered with infrared. Some pics have more than usual noise because I forgot so set the ISO back from 800 to 200 Thanks, Martin

Only difference is, I use an SB-800 flash on-camera as the controller and main flash, and one or two little SB-R200s as the off-camera slaves.

Still, you get much better results than I do! Kudos to you.

Cheers
Tony P

I just checked your photos (handy feature that home page link ) and - not to suck up or anything - but your photos are fantastic. So kudos straight back at you

Two great watches

is underated.   In fact, IMHO, I think the whole manufacturer lines are underated but I do believe given time, true fans of Panerai will come around and see the point to it. 

I've always wondered HOW you manged to borrow so many watches but I guess the quality of your pictures is the major motivation for the fellow owners?    EXCELLENT photos again my friend.

Happy New Year!

 

I totally agree with you the PAM268 Radiomir 8 days along with the limited edition versions from the 2005 collection in precious metals such as the PAM200 (white gold version) and PAM201 (platinum version) are very understated and don't get the recognition I hope they would get.

Well over a year ago, I strapped a PAM200 to my wrist and I still remember how "good" it felt on the wrist. 

I also think the P.2002 movement looks better in the 45mm Radiomir case than the Luminor 1950 case.  There's something about a slightly thick Radiomir which always attracts my eye.

Cheers,
Anthony

Looking at your pictures one can even forget about the 190 and start thinking (seriously) in this beauty.

 

Thanks Martin for those superb shots. A pleasure to the senses.

 

Vte

yes, a truly under appreciated Radiomir. I do love this watch and your photos just make me desire it even more.

Thanks for the beautiful posting.

I gotta agree it is one of the most underrated Panerais out there.