New panerai release. PAM 1643. Fingers crossed for a rep.

[Gtmatt22]

So I can across this limited new release today and it is my favorite pam in some time.

Panerai Radiomir 8 Giorni Eilean Experience Edition PAM01643 Contains Nautical Bronze

Experience a piece of Sicily with the Panerai Radiomir 8 Giorni Eilean Experience Edition PAM01643, inspired by luxury sailing.

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I haven't seen too many reps that mix bronze and stainless in this way but what are the odds we get a decent version of this made? I am not holding my breath but would love to see it.

 

[Jossé]

Wow, thats a beautiful watch

 

[P..DR..D]

Popped up today for me too

@Belkin12 has done both the 1243 & 1244 previously (I have a 1243 myself & love it) so am tagging him here in the hope that he says he can manage one of these, because it looks amazing

 

[ebzen02]

Will never be repped.. the rep factories are just not interested anymore.

 

[Opawlows85]

This is a stunning watch! Looks to have a similar dial texture/tone to the 1350 which goes so well with the aged case and the bronze.

 

[Gtmatt22]

Popped up today for me too

@Belkin12 has done both the 1243 & 1244 previously (I have a 1243 myself & love it) so am tagging him here in the hope that he says he can manage one of these, because it looks amazing

That was my first thought as well. I would love to add another Belkin to my collection and this one would be amazing.

 

[dpd3672]

Will never be repped.. the rep factories are just not interested anymore.

Sadly, I agree. Panerai as a brand has dropped in popularity to the point where I doubt the rep factories do much beyond tweak existiing cases and dials to approximate new models. There's just not likely to be enough profit in reverse engineering something that doesn't use parts off the shelf these days.

Used to be hard to find a used one for under $5-7k, now they're selling on Chrono24 for less than $3k...even cheaper if you want to take the risks on other sites.

https://www.chrono24.com/panerai/index.htm

Hard to justify a $500 rep when you can buy a used gen in nice shape for $2500, and Panerai isn't exactly known for very innovative designs. There's basically a wire lug Radiomir, a thick lugged Radiomir, a Luminor in a few different sizes, and the Submersible. The case back and the dial are pretty much the biggest variations between models, so while this watch is a refreshing change of pace, I suspect custom modders will be the only way to get one in rep.

Belkin and Black Shark are gonna be busy, lol...

 

[Tippyracer]

@Belkin12 has done both the 1243 & 1244 previously (I have a 1243 myself & love it) so am tagging him here in the hope that he says he can manage one of these, because it looks amazing

OH MY GOODNESS that link to Belkin’s blue 1244 makes me feel faint and slightly aroused. I love the 1643 from the first post, but seeing that blue dial 1244 for the first time makes me want to do bad things.

 

[matrixxu]

I'd go again anytime with Belkin .
Rose gold stays the same. If i want patina, i wear one of my bronze or brass watches instead, but imo for the Eilean range, his work is better than Panerai's.

 

[samsoniteman]

This is too funny. The 1643 "showed up" in my feeds as well last week. First thing I did was reach out to Belkin.
Everything looks so right and that dial..

 

[Procurator]

Wow. I've never been a radio guy, but damn this one looks delicious.

 

[Horace_Derwent]

This is really a wonderful watch, beautiful colours ,details, the closed caseback is a little masterpiece...i just saw on Panerai's Website that it is a 49k €UR watch, 30 pieces worldwide.

 

[elusive1]

Yep I got the email today telling me to reserve one, the owners will get taken on an Italian adventure.

 

[samsoniteman]

Same... got the email. Would love to see some "IRL" pictures of it to see how dark the brunito case is. Also, I think this one would've looked better in a 47mm case. Regardless, its a beauty.