PAM613 small review (with "VS" gen) - Pic heavy

[kennycoder]

So... got this new "V6" model of a Panerai 613. For more info check http://panerai.watch...ition-pam-613-/



It's an Istanbul Boutique edition, limited one. The rep is very well made.. ceramic case, PVD SS back and buckle. As for the crown (which has a way-too-big logo if you compare it to the gen), I think it's also PVD SS, not sure about the gen tho. Overall an impressive rep with superb feel... damn shame that crown, but it's a minor issue, especially considering the sub-300 price tag. The strap is silky smooth but the color is different.. still doesn't affect the way this amazing watch looks. Btw it's 45mm.. biggie

Now my super-duper comparison against the gen:

Some other pics too:

 

[tom_cat]

Nice watch thanks for sharing


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[kennycoder]

Lume shot

 

[kilowattore]

Awesome looking, congrats!
Only mixed feeling is about the crown, at certain angles it looks noticeably darker than the case, at other angles not so much... I understand an ss crown is stronger and less prone to crack, but I would have preferred it to be ceramic.
Other inaccuracies are minor imho.
Again, great looking watch!

 

[kennycoder]

Awesome looking, congrats!
Only mixed feeling is about the crown, at certain angles it looks noticeably darker than the case, at other angles not so much... I understand an ss crown is stronger and less prone to crack, but I would have preferred it to be ceramic.
Other inaccuracies are minor imho.
Again, great looking watch!

It is indeed slightly darker than the case. I think in a gen it's ceramic indeed. On a rep the crown is the same color as the caseback.

 

[ALE7575]

Nice comparison keenycoder ! Thanks
It is always interesting the comparison with gen

Regarding the crown, this is a polemic matter because SS DLC coated can change of colour and shine between batches, and the ifferences could be very variable.
Of course the rep will never have the shine ring (contouring the OP logo) of the gen crown.

The rep seems really good and helped with the closed caseback could get a very good evaluation

We will wait for more info

ALE

 

[BerryUTHMD]

Gorgeous comparison. Well done!


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[Limztf]

This comparison has certainly helped me with making a decision! Thanks for the effort? Added rep points!

 

[ALE7575]

Also rep points added
Thanks

ALE

 

[kennycoder]

Thanks for the feedback. One word of advise.. "loctite" the screws as soon as possible. Almost lost one of them just after two days. I got the lightest of loctites available (the 222) and it did the job perfectly. I think I'll be able to unscrew it later without that much effort so it's defo not "strap for life"