Officine Panerai

Ciao Paneristis!

Hope you all had a great start to the week!

Well, SIHH 2010 will be upon us in less than a week's time from now! Isn't it superb!

I have some small info to share with you all, and this is official because it is confirmed by the Tokyo boutique, and they have given me permission to share it with everyone on the forum!

Now, all of you must have known by now the new release which is the PAM 336 that houses the new P.999 movement which is a Piaget based hand wound.

Initially when this was announced, I knew that i loved it, if only it existed in Titanium....

And guess what? This movement will be released in 3 versions, the pink gold that we all know, AND both Titanium and Stainless steel!

So rejoice for those who are aiming to get it! It will be a regular release, thus ensuring that all who wants to get one will get it, plus the price is VERY affordable i will say!

Well, among the 3, i know that i will be getting mine in Titanium, what about you? What will you get it in?

In any case, kudos to Panerai, and i definitely am totally in love with them!

Ciao

Stephen

This message has been edited by BluNotte on 2010-01-11 05:37:44

I suppose that Ti version will have it. Confirmed?

The same for the SS version?

Do you already know their PAM numbers?

Thanks for sharing these info.

Best regards,

Patrickh

As for the dial colours, I have not confirmed anything yet.

I will try to get some info tomorrow if possible.

Yes i do prefer noir!

PAM numbers not confirmed yet.

Salut!

Stephen

Sure it will fit you, in Ti version

Mr Ti

Cheers,

Patrickh

Quick question, in the earlier post regarding pre-SIHH2010 and the preview of the Pam 336 (http://panerai.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-717/pi-3571816/ti-575111/s-0/).

In the part whichs tarts with the headline "P.999" the post says:

"P.999
Officine Panerai presents the P.999, a new hand-wound mechanical movement – like the very first Panerai watches – entirely designed, developed and produced at the Neuchâtel manufacture. The P.999 is a modern mechanical movement combining reliability, robustness and precision and features the special structure with wide separated bridges that characterises all the other Officine Panerai manufacture calibres /.../Equipped with adjusting screws, the balance wheel is protected by an Incabloc® anti-shock device while the regulating system has a swan’s neck spring.

However, this is what made my question pop up, following the piece above:

Thanks to the P.999 calibre, which will be used in some of the Historic Collection models, Officine Panerai further enriches its range of in-house movements and confirms its role as that Workshop of ideas which, as well as safeguarding its own historical heritage, is able to interpret the present while looking to the future.

This basically says that there will be Historic watches avaliable with the P.999 calibre, if I don't misunderstand completely. What do you think are the odds that the base line such as 112/111/114/176/210/231 etc will be avaliable with the p999 instead of the ETAs of today? I'm close to buying a 112H, but this makes me stop in my tracks. If this is probable, would you advise me to wait 7 days until the news of SIHH will be revealed? What are the odds?

Would appreciate any input from you vets alot.

/oca

mentionned he will stop to deliver ETA movements to some Manufactures, without giving more informations.

The new area for Panerai with P999 calibre seems logical. And time to deliver new models for Panerai is usually about a year!

To be taking into account in your choice.

Hope it could helps you,

Cheers,

Patrickh

I do not know.

But now that SIHH is just days away, i do strongly advice you wait.

Cheers

Stephen

There was a Panerai event here in Milan right before X-mas and along with other fellows Paneristi I had the chance to chat with the sales manager of Panerai in Italy, after many questions about the future of in-house vs. purchased movements he said somethings that sounded like "don't worry, it's gonna take a while before the good old Unitas will retire". Let's see whether he was telling the truth or not....

Cheers.

Ale

Thanks for input, and responses to my post regarding the, possibly, uncertain future of the non in-house movements used and modified by OP in the base 112 et al.

I have decided to go ahead and buy a 112 regardless of what news that are presented at SIHH2010 January 18th. This for two reasons: Even if a new line of historics with the p.999 is introduced, it will surely cost equal, or just slightly below, to the PAM312. For me the price tag matters, so I'd have to be ready to increase my budget approx. at least 1500 €. Secondly: even if a new hot in house line base historics are introduced, I'd have to postpone my first Panerai watch buy for at least a year. That would be hard to bear, I'd probably just go and buy a 312 then instead.

Nope, I'll go ahead and buy the 112H and wear it, hopefully, in good health and enjoy every day with it, and I shan't have second thoughts about what might or not be after SIHH2010.

/oca

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It's very good news it will be available in different metals. You mentioned that it will be "very affordable" are we talking 112 money or 233 money? both are considered affordable depending on who you speak to. Thanks.

Well, the prices that I do know now are in Yen for the local Japanese market, so they may ultimately vary for your market, but the SS version is somewhere in between the 2 you mentioned here.

Cheers

Stephen

does sound too bad at all. Thanks for the reply.

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you only liked platinum.....

Thanks for the info....

Cheers

I do love Platinum and it is still my number 1 top metal, but it's not the only metal that i love!

Tschuss!

Stephen

Thanks for the preview Stephen.

Very interesting but honestly after having had on the wrist the 232 and the 249 I don't think I can fit a 42 mm Radiomir.

To me it looks perfect for a woman' wrist.....at least I hope my wife will see it and like it so I can have my 210 back.

Cheers!

Ale

I still am not exactly sure about how it will wear on me, but i am planning to use it as a business watch if and when i do get it!

Cheers!

Stephen

wanna know more about the SIHH 2010 Stephan )

Cheers
Reneo

But that's all i know, for now!

Ciao!

Stephen

Hi, Stephen!

I am thrilled about this good news, but at the same time it changes everything on my wishlist, as this new model (the one in Ti as well) will surely bump several future watches of mine down on the list.

Can't wait to see pictures of it!

Thanks for this great news and I hope you have a great Pre-SIHH week ahead!

Alex

It sure is good news ay! I know that the SS and Ti models will definitely sell very well, especially since their pricings are very very close to each other, and really it's up to one on whether they will choose SS or Ti due to it's weight ( here in Japan when comparing on the base models, most customers end up choosing SS because they say that Ti is too light and doesn't "feel" like a luxury watch), different finishings ( i have no confirmation on this as of yet but i am expecting the SS to be fully polished a la 210, while the Ti should be either fully brushed, or with just the bezel polised a la 309), but if I may be allowed to give an opinion, i would highly recommend Ti for it's many intrinsic values that puts it way much better and over SS. ( Especially when you aren't paying much for it at all over the price of the SS version, yet you are getting a metal that is so much more!)

You have a great and safe week ahead too mio amigo!

Ciao

Stephen

great news indeed for releasing this in Ti!!!

So great choice for Panerai, and this will definitely increase their sales!

Cheers

Stephen

Great post BluNotte!

As regards price, what is it in yen in your market?