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Do you guys think Panerai will make more Tantalum watches such as the PAM172?

By: AnthonyTsai : June 3rd, 2014-20:26

The PAM172, a special edition from 2003, was Panerai's first tantalum watch. Asi posted a fabulous picture of the PAM172 a while back ago here (see below pic). You can see the unique grey color of the tantalum case. And the blue hands contrasts beautifully with the tantalum case!

PAM172 photo credit - Asi

PAM172 photo credit - Asi

And then in 2004, Panerai released the PAM192, a chronograph version which housed a Lemania movement.

PAM192 photo credit - lac2s

PAM192 photo credit - lac2s

I love the unique hue of the tantalum and would like to see more tantalum Panerai's in the future.

How do you guys feel? Yes to more tantalum watches? Or you don't have any preference?

Cheers,
Anthony

They should! The 172 and 192 were very cool watches.

By: amanico : June 3rd, 2014-21:59

I had the 192, and loved it a lot. The feeling of tantalum was something!

And the look just sublime, with this grey blue nuances.

Much more interesting ( and sadly, expensive ) than the Ceramic or composite cases.

Best,

Nicolas

+1 to that! [nt]

By: AnthonyTsai : June 4th, 2014-08:42

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The tantalium pieces (particularly the 172)....

By: sergio : June 4th, 2014-11:54

have become the cult, within the..cult (Panerai). The word tantalium is whispered surreptitiously in back alleys and scarsely light places, in..awe hahahaha

It is undeniable, that the grey/blue hues of the metal land a very handsome appearance to the 172. In truth, though, having another tantalium model or not, leaves me completely..indifferent. Having said that, I would leave it alone and add to the...exoticity of the 172. As for the 192, which I consider a T O T A L travesty of a Panerai and wouldn't mind if they recalled the model and....destroyed it

Cheers

What if Panerai made a tantalum Radiomir 1940?

By: AnthonyTsai : June 4th, 2014-12:10

That would be a very interesting combo - a tantalum Radiomir 1940 with a Rolex crown

Cheers,
Anthony

Wouldn't that be something :-) Let me at it!!! [nt]

By: sergio : June 4th, 2014-12:23

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What if??? I would have a close look at it. ;) [nt]

By: amanico : June 4th, 2014-12:24

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Close look with some drool coming out of from the sides of your mouth :) [nt]

By: AnthonyTsai : June 4th, 2014-12:53

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Sssshhhhh, don't give them too bad ideas... ;) [nt]

By: amanico : June 4th, 2014-12:54

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+1!!!!!

By: Darron : June 13th, 2014-23:10

A 1940 tantalum sounds exquisite!!! Or pimp! Either way would be amazing

I would hope so

By: P@trick@Belgium : June 4th, 2014-13:40

tantalium, luminor marina, blue dial and 8d movement in a 1950 case

sluuuuurp !!!!

it is heavy on the wrist!

By: psh2 : June 4th, 2014-18:50

I had an...exchange...with a Panerai insider..

By: sergio : June 5th, 2014-09:16

and it turns out, working with tantalium it's not a picknick (some would say it's a bitch) and the cost of the piece, could well turn out quite excessive. If they would ever consider it, it would have to be an extremely limited edition with costs that would put off a lot of aficionados which don't have an...accordion like...wallet

Ciao

Supposedly tantalum is very hard and difficult to machine

By: AnthonyTsai : June 5th, 2014-19:34

so production costs are higher when making a tantalum case. I don't have any experience with this but that's what I've heard.

Cheers,
Anthony

That's right.....

By: sergio : June 6th, 2014-03:20

still and all a "1940" in tantalum whould be, in my opinion, a very handsome model

Ciaooo

I've heard the same from several brands.

By: amanico : June 6th, 2014-03:24

I would LOVE to get a tantalum Watch... The ROO Orchard Road was and still is a big contender. I find the style of the Watch working very well with this material.

It would also be the " case " for a " 1940 ".... Dépends on the dial!

Best,

Nicolas

To be honest, I dnt mind a new model. but if OP make a new tantalum ,afraid

By: John HS : June 6th, 2014-21:00

The retail price will be high. IMO.

Regards

John

Yeah it definitely will be priced high

By: AnthonyTsai : June 9th, 2014-14:24

I would so so

By: Jester : June 14th, 2014-12:43

want a brushed Tantalum w/ brushed blue dial w/ simple 3,6,9,12 Luminova dial (No Aged Fake Tritium pls) base in 47mm case.

I'd like to see

By: William M aka Mr.Lume : June 15th, 2014-15:58

more of them produced & @ a better price point too.