Something about PANERAI blue dials.
The post is dedicated to all lovers of blue dials, and separately, preferring them, gentlemen, the owner of the sexiest collection johnlogan, a veteran of the panerai section who loved blue dials before I knew about their existence - dadog13 and the most active participant in any discussions related to our favorite brand Hazing, who knows a lot about what a beautiful pam and understands how their beauty is revealed from the angle of view and the incidence of light , dial can look like without begging for the love of other members with whom I have not yet had the honor to know.
This time, the gist of the post is also informative, focused on those:
- who has some time to read something about panerai,
- those who wish to somewhat systematize their existing knowledge of both gen and rep, and of course,
- is a help for beginners with the question: "I want a rep panerai with a blue dial, what can I buy?" or "Is there a rep pamXXX with a blue dial."
I want to warn you, there is a lot of text, a lot of photos, not so much objective data, and again a lot of gen, primarily because we still start from it when we talk about rep. And there are exactly as many of the latter as the factories gave us, and I can do nothing about it, except to remind them of their existence and help make a choice, if it is meaningful and exists at all.
At first, it may seem that in the categories under consideration, there are too many models, which is why I have broken them down by the main types of cases and diameter, for ease of perception.
At the same time, I want to note that this is not something that you should know by heart, however, understanding the series comes when you realize that the principle of release is based on:
- Unique special episodes that can be confused but hard to forget.
(For example, any of the 3 models of the Firenze line from the pam781 set, or the only bronze pam671, which, released the next year after another exceptional blue pam670 model with an equation of time, and is also the only blue luminor 1950 in its class in a 47mm case, and differs in ref. to 1)
- Continuity from one model to the next, more modern, within one form factor.
(Pam070 and reissue of pam119, pam689 and its reissue with minimal differences in hand material - pam986 in ref. Which we can also notice the game)
- Release of models with similar design, in different cases or sizes.
(For example, luminor due pam728 and pam729, released in the same year, in the same design, despite different movts., Just in different sizes 42 and 45mm, respectively, or luminor due 45mm pam964 and radiomir 1940 45mm with the same dial and a set of functions pam946 )
As always, it is a little more difficult at the beginning, but if you track these connections, then the general row will turn out to be quite structured and not just some number of random models that for some reason were made with a blue dial.
I did not go into technical characteristics and data, indicating only the main things that will help make those very connections in order to settle everything in my head, and in terms of rep I did not reveal everything that was revealed long before me, just indicating what to buy, why, and what should be preferred when there is a choice.
So, let's begin:
Case type:
Submersible
The most brutal and harsh collection opens the list.
- 42mm
At the moment, I don't know such models, but I think it's a matter of time and a lot of money for the first, probably very limited edition.
- 44mm
1. PAM087
Exceptional model. One of 15 panerai submersible 44mm, one of 3 1000m panerai submersible 44mm, all made by AFAIK, and the only one with a blue dial.
Has a very beautiful blue uniform matte dial with a rough texture that is in stunning harmony with the T hands and markers.
It should be noted that the texture of the dial is unique.
Quite rare, due to the small limit and literally several years of production.
Dial Type: Solid
Caliber: OP.III
Year of issue: 2001
Gen:
Rep pam087 HF:
We all know the elusive rep from hf. Its specificity is well described in the pam guide, including the dial. If you love a blue dial not only in elegant pieces, but also in "instrumental" watches, then this is your choice. Although, it will not be easy to implement it.
2. PAM252
Another special edition for Michael Horn, limited to 500 pieces, this time has a dark blue dial that reveals well in the sun.
A specific bezel made as a compass, which can even be used in field conditions, you can read about it on the Internet, and for this you need a gmt hand, in connection with which, in fact, it is there, in the 7750 with the GMT module.
Dial Type: Solid
Caliber: OP.XIII
Year of issue: 2006
Gen:
Rep:
There is a good old rep from the n / n factory, choose it carefully. There are bad, but at first glance similar rep to dhgate level, and old cheap options, which mix up many parts of different arktoses.
Make sure that there is a 7750 inside and not a seagull, with the date font, engraved caseback and that the dial is really blue, also remember, this is a fully satin watch.
If you do not exercise due diligence, then there is a chance to buy only similar watches, whose real value is 2 times less, and there are 20 times more of them on the market.
3. PAM731
Nice special edition of 100 pieces presented for the first time exclusively for the panerai internet boutique.
In fact, this is pam1024 with a blue dial, similar in color and texture to pam252.
Dial Type: Solid
Caliber: OP.XXX
Year of issue: 2017
Gen:
Rep is not present at the moment, but XF might not be too hard to do that, given that they have already done well with the 024 "R" series and the 024 "C" series. In fact, they only need to make the blue dial and caseback again. Caliber 731/1024 differs from the OP.III used in the PAM024, differing only in the added two jewels and the PR increased to 50 hours. This allows you to use the good old 7750. There are no other obvious differences.
- 47mm
4. PAM307
The second, after 193 of two possible panerai with a depth gauge, issued in a special series in honor of Michael Horn, has a dark blue dial of the sea depth, which, due to the "deepened dial", due to the high bezel, looks clearly blue, only in direct light, and of course, Despite the brutal appearance of the 2500m models, it has a WR of only 130m, probably due to the depth gauge function.
Dial Type: Solid
Caliber: OP.III
Year of issue: 2008
Gen:
Of course, not a functional depth gauge, instead of which the hand rotates, having in fact a GMT function, this is what forced many to abandon 193, and some even fix their hand on the OFF position, and this, apparently, made factories completely forget about quality. and pam307, besides many other shortcomings, which no longer make sense to talk about, made it with a black dial ... It's a pity. I don’t think we will see anything like that, so it can be removed from the rep rating of blue dials.
5. PAM371
This time, a rather rare watch, released in an edition of 500 pieces, in honor of the next regatta. A mixture of pam305 with stripe markers and a transparent caseback and pam719 with a gmt and a similar blue dial, however, with a black second time zone hand. A distinctive feature is the blue stripe on the sub-seconds dial, marking the quarter of a minute, which seems to have some meaning in sailing, which, to be honest, I do not know. If someone knows, you can write in this thread.
Dial Type: Solid
Caliber: p.9001
Year of issue: 2011
Gen:
Rep:
Rep from zf is not the clearest and most high-quality in details, and came out at the same time as much more popular implementations, so now it is an interesting collector's item, not only rare, but clearly not what you see every day.
6. PAM671
Everyone knows, the third out of 5 (if you count the pam907), and the first with a new case for the new caliber, the bronze model panerai, released in the usual circulation of 1000 pieces.
The blue color of the dial seems to be quite unique, bright and rich, especially when combined with gold hands, patinated lume marker rings.
Dial Type: Solid
Caliber: p.9010
Year of issue: 2017
Gen:
Rep:
Rep is common and loved. And of course, only the XF V2 on the decorated 7750 will give the full feel of this model, with the right case and hands, unlike the V1 and ZF.
7. PAM692
Outwardly, quite classic submersible.
A kind of reincarnation of pam1305, only with a blue dial, other dial inscriptions and this time made of incredibly innovative material, based on what you can read about on the Internet, giving advantages that you will not feel in everyday life, but disadvantages that have already comprehended many owners, whose cases have burst with time.
In fact, once at a time is not necessary. This is a phrase that is better not to say to someone who gave RP for this model.
On the other hand, it has a very beautiful unique liquid or glossy blue dial that is worth seeing if you haven't already.
Dial Type: Solid
Caliber: p.9010
Year of issue: 2017
Gen:
Rep:
Rep from VSF is very good, by the way, he taught a lesson, it seems the majority of votes in the rep panerai branch of 2020, imitates the wet bright blue color of the gen dial very well, and is liked by everyone who saw it, and at the same time, vsf does not strive for innovations, as panerai, and made a titanium case instead of BMG, which has a different, warmer hue, but your 692 won't crumble like gen in a few years.
There were earlier versions, without a clone, but it makes no sense to consider them, with vsf available from TD, as well as no advantages.
8. PAM719
Another 500 pieces of a special edition, in honor of the next trip of Michael Horn. This time, the yellow hand means gmt, as before, they decided to remove the markers indicating the parts of the world from the bezel, not waiting for you to lose them, like Michael himself, and the PR indicator on the back of movt., To cover from prying eyes solid caseback with another commemorative engraving.
Dial Type: Solid
Caliber: p.9001
Year of issue: 2016
Gen:
Rep:
Rep has a number of versions, the latest vsf with a clone and a nice, closer blue tint dial is your choice. A good and seemingly still available option for lovers of blueface subs.
Luminor bettarini
The classic and sought-after form factor at the origin of modern panerai has had blue dials since 2000.
- 40mm
Rep in this segment is disproportionately weak. Panerai deliberately entered this diameter, realizing that not everyone is ready to wear 44mm, but the idea was not crowned with success in the first pairs, and despite all the efforts, only the original 44mm proportion was really in demand. But they tried (unlike the rep factories), and thanks to that, blue dials have seeped into this segment as well.
Since there is no rep in this entire section, I'll just go through the models, without any special subtleties, and just let me see what the gen budget is for.
9. PAM069
Satin-finished steel case on satin-finished steel bracelet with satin-finished blue dial. Perhaps this is a combo. The dial is an analogy of the famous PAM082, but with an automatic movt., And a bracelet, made in titanium.
It seems that panerai have fallen into a very popular form factor, while retaining the corporate identity.
But, the popularity of the format is not only demand, but also competition.
It is now a rare model.
Dial type: satin
Caliber: OP.III
Year of issue: 2000-2001
Gen:
Rep doesn't exist, but with a gen watch face and a 40mm xf case, one would think of an interesting build.
10. PAM070
It seems that all of the above can be repeated, except that this model is on a strap, by analogy with pam048 - pam050 and pam049 - pam051, with black and white dials, respectively.
Dial type: satin
Caliber: OP.III
Year of issue: 2000-2001
GEN:
Rep is also missing.
11. PAM081
A special series of 200 pieces in honor of the next Laureus regatta in Monte Carlo.
In essence, it is pam070 with corresponding inscriptions on the dial, backcase and steel-colored second sub-dial, in the style of, for example, pam088.
Not the most amazing model of the time, in honor of regattas, as there were many of them in those years, and often more exotic, but it is also part of the history of panerai PR in those years.
Dial type: satin
Caliber: OP.III
Year of issue: 2000
GEN:
Rep, as expected, not all gen fans know and remember about this model, and factories in those years were definitely not up to it.
12. PAM119
This year was a transitional year for many models, and this is no exception, in accordance with the general style, pam00070 received a polished bezel and CG. On this, the differences dried up.
Dial type: satin
Caliber: OP.III
Year of issue: 2002 - 2006
GEN:
Rep:
The Rep for this model, oddly enough, is documented, but unfortunately, this model makes 90% of the dial, and the rep received a sunbrust dial, and even purple, like many punitive blue dials of those times. This is not what you will be looking for, and if you want, it will be possible only by chance.
13. PAM120
A similar transition from PAM070 to PAM119, survived by PAM069 to PAM120, with the difference that the bracelet also became a combined polished and satin steel.
Dial type: satin
Caliber: OP.III
Year of issue: 2002 - 2006
GEN:
With rep everything is clear, this is a complete analogue of the situation with pam119, with a difference in the bracelet. I haven't seen it personally, but I'm sure that one of the dealers complemented it with a bracelet and tried to sell it as another ref.
14. PAM168
A special watch, again made in honor of the next regatta, this time in 2003, in the amount of 399 pieces for some reason (I wonder who got the unaccounted one) along with some other models, are really interesting, because this is a sunbrust dial, similar to pam224, which will appear in a few years, only in the panda style, like the older 40mm chronographs, while, having already 7753 inside, and not zenith, therefore, it has a solid caseback.
The cherry on top of the cake, of course, is that in addition to all this assortment of goodies, including the blue hands, this is a watch on a bracelet, and it, like the case, is a combined titanium and steel.
I don't really appreciate the special series tied to such events, because this is a premium for the limited model, in addition to which the brand forms recognition through the event, that is, we pay more due to the fact that the brand promotes itself in order to be able to sell even more expensive. And the benefits of these special series are often not very obvious. But this is a really worthwhile and special model.
Dial Type: sunbrust
Caliber: OP.XII
Year of issue: 2003
GEN:
REP:
Rep, oddly enough. It had a serious mistake in the color of the dial, 7750 instead of 7753, a steel bracelet instead of a combined one, but the case on different versions seems to be titanium, polished and satin, I don't think they made it combined.
If someone who was fond of rep around 2006 reads and gives an answer as an eyewitness, I will be very happy.
15. PAM283
In 2008, for a short time, we received a completely titanium version of pam069, but now with a sunbrust dial, which is essentially the same as the famous PAM229.
The blue dial and titanium, this is a good combination, since the days of pam082, and later, in the DUE collection, panerai will certainly implement this knowledge for a wide range of buyers, but for now, this is one more, maybe not very old, but still rare watch.
Dial Type: sunbrust
Caliber: OP.III
Year of issue: 2007
GEN:
Rep, like other 40mm titanium models, unfortunately, no, and a miracle must happen to appear, especially with a blue dial.
- 44mm
MANUAL WIND.
16. PAM082
300 pieces in 2000 titanium luminor marina with a blue satin-brushed dial and black hands won many hearts.
This is a stylish rare, expensive and exceptional watch, I have nothing more to say.
Dial type: satin
Caliber: OP.II
Year of issue: 2000
Gen:
Rep:
There is a rep, it was made by DSN in two versions, and anyone who thinks that "rarity", "collecting" is not about rep - good luck buying one in the coming year.
A special bow to the creator, for all its faults, this is the best and ONLY rep brushed blue dial, the presence of which in the box is a sign of a heavyweight rep collector.
From the photo you can see that there were 2 versions of the dial, if not similar, then very similar in color, but with different markers and numbers.
The V1 had a black border around the lume, which is not correct, like many other DSN dials of the time, but the V2 is already very good. Get it anyway, this is a big part of the rep blue dial story.
17. PAM717
After pam082, this model was entrusted to continue the tradition of expensive and rare watches with hand wind. The most expensive modern panerai base, in a gold case with a blue sunray dial in a special series of 50 (!!!) pieces.
This is a unique combination of qualities, which was also limited to a low circulation.
Dial Type: sunbrust
Caliber: P.5000
Year of issue: 2016
Gen:
Rep no, although v6f was made by pam511, and I could try my hand here, and there, maybe pam1085 will succeed ...
18. PAM1085
Blu mare ...
Wonderful release from panerai, an updated in-house movt., With 3 days of PR, in a polished bettarini case, with a blue sunbrust dial, all with a logo and at an affordable price, produced on a permanent basis.
It seems that this is a wonderful combination, green lumé and logo, familiar with utilitarian models, and at the same time a noble dial, as usual expected on elegant and special watches. I am sure this model will be very popular and successful.
Dial type: sunbrust
Caliber: p. 6000
Year of issue: 2020
Gen:
Rep:
The highly anticipated rep came out first from the new HW factory. Good or bad, but the factory trains on panerai and is not ready to compete yet.
Later I plan to write reviews on their models, but now one thing is important, the pam1085 HWF has a blue dial WITHOUT rays. It's just a matte blue dial that can't be mistaken for gen. However, we know that bettarini 44mm with p.6000 have an actual thickness of 13.05mm, while all reps are classically made in a 15mm case for 6497.
For the p.5000 models, this was already noticeable, here the difference is even more obvious, after all, 15% + is quite a lot, and this problem has no obvious solutions at the moment.
As a result, HWF gave us a PAM005 with a blue dial. Cool, but this is not a copy of PAM1085.
I wish them good luck, but I'm ready to say that we do not have rep 1085 at the moment ...
CHRONO
19. PAM224
Here we come to the famous star of the blue dials, the first model from the PAM781 Firenze set, a set of 3 models PAM229 with date, PAM228 with GMT function and this particular PAM224 chronograph.
Only PR seems to be missing.
Nevertheless, we have 100 of each model, which rarely appear on sale and when available, at a very noticeable price.
Dial Type: sunbrust
Caliber: OP.XII
Year of issue: 2005
Gen:
Rep:
Fortunately, there is a lot to be happy about. There are a couple of versions of noob and HF. The dials are slightly different, as always, in the versions of different factories, the noob is slightly darker, hf can be more icy in different lighting conditions. What is better, and how to compare it with gen, know for sure 100 owners of gen PAM224, none of whom I know, and most likely will not meet to clarify. Choose the color of the dial to your liking, and of course, according to availability. This is an old and expensive rep, so finding it won't be easy. Instead of identifying a factory by font weights and shades, take a look at whether 7750 or 7753 is inside, based on the principle of setting the date. Note that this is a fully polished watch, including chronograph buttons (which is not always the case on the rep), don't be confused by a bracelet that gen did not have, this is a dealer fiction, although the HF crocodile blue strap is certainly more valuable and better. Also, pay attention to the caseback, otherwise you may become a fan of the OFFICINE PANERIA brand owned by our Chinese friends.
20. PAM326
Titanium pam250 version with blue dial.
Follows the win-win pattern of titanium and blue dial combination, does not repeat the pam224 dial, and is a good and valuable stand-alone model of choice if you want a blue-dial bettarini chronograph case.
Dial Type: sunbrust
Caliber: OP.XII
Year of issue: 2006 - 2007
Gen:
Rep:
Rep of this model were different, all for a long time, and all are not produced at the moment, and of course there are not many reasons to sell from the owners.
I will not discuss the details, I will only say that before buying, if possible, you should make sure that it is 7753, not 7750, and the dial is blue, not purple, as on some earlier versions. The latest noob from the 7753 is also not color-perfect like most old sunbrust dials, but you will love it, I have no doubt.
21. PAM327
An analogue of pam326 on a titanium satin bracelet of a new style, by analogy with pam250 - pam236, which panerai, as if coming to his senses, presented it for one year, a couple of years later, after the discontinuation of the production of pam326
Dial Type: sunbrust
Caliber: OP.XII
Year of issue: 2009
Gen:
There is no rep, but you can always buy a gen bracelet for your pam326, and if you install a Swiss 7753 at the same time, you get a valuable expensive and quite valuable modification.
DATE
22. PAM229
One of two automatic models in this case, with a blue dial and the cleanest dial possible. As with the rest of the Firenze line, this is a rare and expensive watch that needs a rep.
It must be admitted that the bright shiny dial, combined with the fully polished case, makes them elegant and festive.
This is clearly a weekend.
Dial Type: sunbrust
Caliber: OP.III
Year of issue: 2005
Gen:
Rep:
There were various rep of this model, your choice is hf. They are beautiful. DSN lags far behind, and the old cartel issue has a wrong dial that has little in common with gen.
23. PAM230
Probably my favorite blue panerai dial.
A special 2005 series of 50 (!!!) pieces, timed to coincide with the 20th Winter Olympic Games in 2006 in Turin, popularly called "snowflake" because of the engraving on the backcase, and Fagnola is the name of the local dealer through which they were sold.
The year turned out to be successful for blue dials, at least with the release of the pam781 set, but panerai decided not to stop there and released a truly winter model, with a number of amazing features that perfectly harmonize with each other, such as, of course, the blue dial with the hobnail pattern. which by themselves are not many, but in blue color there are no longer at all, overhead numbers and labels with lum, which in the case of numbers, can be found on a few models, like pam140, or pam175, also blue glossy hands, which is extremely rare in luminor bettarini. And of course, just an engraved caseback with a charming snowflake.
It is a pity that the watch is not titanium, it would add a little more "frost" to it, but a completely satin-finished steel case (except for the caseback) is also not a frequent occurrence for this type of case.
Would be extremely happy to see a rep, but I probably won't. The model is rare, old, niche, little known, and also a collection of unique parts that are not unified with others, so only DSN, known for its rare creations, could go to such work, but no, he did not do it, unfortunately, like everyone else therefore, in this unique case, only gen, the price of which, will prompt enthusiasts to choose something else.
GEN:
POWER RESERVE
24. PAM093
The only blue dial in this case with PR.
Produced for several years, but given the demand, at available, this number of years did not affect. Also titanium PR in this case is also the only one. I recommend paying attention to this model with a rare combination of qualities.
Dial type: satin
Caliber: OP. IX
Year of issue: 2001 - 2004
GEN:
And again, alas, the model with PR, with the exception of pam027 and pam028, does not have a rep, because, obviously, a titanium case and a unique dial for a model in which there will be either a glued PR hand or an incorrect date setting function, with a button on the side. no one would produce.
For simpler PAM090, PAM123, PAM222, exceptions were made, due to relative simplicity, there are no. It's a pity, I would really like to see such a model on the wrist.
GMT
25. PAM228
The third and final model from the Firenze set pam781, and the only GMT bettarini with a blue dial, and a run of 100 makes the blue GMT even rarer, my favorite anthracite GMT PAM089. It is also worth noting that the only model of this set with a satin-finished midcase.
Dial Type: sunbrust
Caliber: OP.VIII
Year of issue: 2005
Gen:
Rep:
There were some bad reps, and I will note that the only decent option will be from the HF factory. It will be difficult to confuse a good release with a bad one if you've seen a photo of gen.
Luminor 1950
- 42mm
26. PAM688
Special edition of 300 pieces. A nice and coveted combination of a blue sunburst dial with golden hands in a fully polished case, all in a 42mm format that makes this watch bright and elegant.
Not the most affordable watch today, but a year later, the similar pam1033 will continue the tradition of this GMT at 44mm with some other changes, with a permanent release.
Dial Type: sunbrust
Caliber: p.9001
Year of issue: 2016
Gen:
Rep:
One of the first to have sunbrust after a long break.
Had several versions, your choice is, of course, the latest version from VSF factory with P.9001 clone. You don't have to worry about the GMT function, like gen, it lasts 12 hours, but the shape of the case is worth paying attention to so as not to get an old case with thick protrusions of the old 42mm 1950.
There are comments on the watch face, but this package of doubts you will get with any rep with a sunbrust watch face. The main thing is not to accidentally find an old incorrect model with a dial without rays.
27. PAM1028
The first serial release of panerai in this case, and oddly enough, on a new bracelet, together with a 44mm version - PAM1058.
A pleasant, neat model with a dial similar to the mass of models released this year, visualizing the brand's course to popularize blue dials and fix them not only as decoration for exclusive models, but also for mass-market models.
Dial Type: sunbrust
Caliber: p.9010
Year of issue: 2019
Gen:
Rep is not presented at the moment, there are all chances, but the presence of a more recent model makes you doubt that this chance will really be used.
28. PAM1393
Variation of PAM1392, 42mm version of PAM1313, receiver PAM1028 without bracelet, with solid caseback, and white-green lume instead of beige. Well, or a thicker titanium PAM927. Surprisingly, in 2020, for a model with a blue sunbrust dial, so many analogies can be drawn.
Either way, this model claims to be a new 42mm classic with a blue dial. I don’t know exactly, but I’m sure that this should be expressed in a fairly large circulation and relatively affordable price.
Dial Type: sunbrust
Caliber: p.9010
Year of issue: 2019
Gen:
Rep is missing as of today, but I would expect VSF to repeat this. The demand for 1950 in a 42mm case is clearly higher than for the due, which they produce quite desperately, even if instead of titanium, they have to use steel, moreover, the development in the details of this case will open up a lot of other interesting models, however, it may be the topic of another post.
- 44mm
29. PAM277
Of the luminors 1950 with this caliber and feature set, pam275 with a black dial, pam311 with brown, PAM737 with green, PAM317 in a ceramic case, or PAM579 destro, only the gold model received a blue dial.
That's really, really, as the name of the wristshot thread says, a blue dial, for blue bloods, and there are only 300 pieces in a circulation.
Please note that this is a rather old model, which also has a day / night indicator, which is desirable even for owners of serial pam233 dot.
Dial Type: sunbrust
Caliber: p.2004 / 1
Year of issue: 2007
Gen:
Rep of this model, of course, is not in a decent form, but for such a noble model, maybe this is good.
30. PAM437
Once again, a limited special edition of 100 pieces.
Special edition for panerai dealer company in China to celebrate their 15th anniversary.
This is very similar to another special edition - pam745, only with a second time zone function, solid caseback with commemorative engraving. And most importantly, also with a blue dial, but this time not monochromatic, but with a sunbrust effect.
In general, this is a beautiful titanium watch, which is typical, with golden hands.
Dial Type: sunbrust
Caliber: p.9001
Year of issue: 2009
Gen:
Rep:
Rep were produced from cheap ones, with incorrect date font, seagull inside, and incorrect caseback, as well as good rep from ZF, which was not common primarily because it was made of steel instead of titanium. Also, you can see that the shade of the dial, as most often on such REPs is different, and movt is 7750, respectively, the PR indicator does not work, which, by the way, is already a trifle, especially with a solid caseback. It is a pity that having made a dial and a special backcase, ZF did not decide to make a titanium case, although they had experience in the production of pam351.
You can also see that the lume appears somewhat greenish. Typical story when a factory does a rep from the photo.
Perhaps then, we would have seen this rep more often, otherwise I have never seen it on anyone else, but if anyone reading this has it, I would be glad to see more photos in the comments. Anyway, if you can live with this kind of flaw, it would be an interesting thing in the blue collection, especially since there are no other options AFAIK with a "dirty" blue dial.
30. PAM689
A special edition for boutiques with a circulation of 300, and the famous manufacture movt., Clearly echoes pam659, in a radiomir 1940 case in rose gold 2012 with the same dial and functions.
Dial Type: sunbrust
Caliber: p.2003
Year of issue: 2016
Gen:
Rep with this movt., Never was in decent shape, just forget about 10 days and buy VSF pam1033.
31. PAM733
A rare limited edition for UAE boutiques, with a mintage of 50 pieces, is a pam352 with a blue dial, with a not so large RP. In parallel, by the way, there was another model PAM734 with a coffee dial and beige markers.
Given the limit and color of the dial, this is a rather special watch that would be a nice addition to the blue dial collection.
Dial Type: Solid
Caliber: p.9000
Year of issue: 2017
Gen:
There was no Rep, although v6f and ZF in the days of 351 had a chance to do this, of course, albeit without the TI bracelet. It wouldn't be difficult, and given that there have been many rare limited editions made in this case, it's a shame they didn't go for this one.
32. PAM745
Another rare model, which is a special edition for the Harrods dealer in London, limited to 100 pieces, and like the PAM733 based on pam352 in a titanium case, on a titanium bracelet, with a blue monophonic dial with a "dirty" PAM359 layout.
Dial Type: Solid
Caliber: p.9000
Year of issue: 2017
Gen:
Rep no and all comments on this matter can be repeated from the previous model.
33. PAM958
A special edition for the Ginza boutique, with a circulation of 100, made of steel on a steel bracelet, in fact, is the pre-series of the future serial PAM1058.
Dial Type: sunbrust
Caliber: p.9010
Year of issue: 2018
Gen:
Rep no, especially since no one has shown us a new AFAIK bracelet yet, but pam1313 or pam1033 can be an adequate analogue, so if you take the bracelet out of the brackets, then there is no reason to be sad.
34. PAM986
In fact, this is an updated 10-day GMT, in the previous edition of the former PAM689, to which the gold Russians have changed to steel, given that 4 years have passed, and the previous model is difficult to find on the secondary market, panerai decided to repeat this experience, this time exclusively for North America.
Dial Type: sunbrust
Caliber: p.2003
Year of issue: 2020
Gen:
Rep is still missing, as it is for any 10 day movt., But pam1033 is still available as a sensible alternative.
35. PAM1020
In 2019, panerai presented a sports line, which also included the PAM764 and PAM788.
Of course, the most expensive model with a gold case rightfully received a noble blue dial. Of course, a sports luxury flyback chronograph watch with a gold case is not what the people who made military watches for saboteurs thought, but a necessary commercial component, and by 2019, an integral part of our beloved brand.
Dial Type: sunbrust
Caliber: p.9100
Year of issue: 2019
Gen:
Rep recently saw a thread regarding finding models of this line, but as you might guess, this is a special movt. That cannot be copied cheaply, therefore, all chances come down to finding a quartz version, and / or dummies of pushers on the left side.
36. PAM1021
A special series from Bucherer with its traditional blue color, against the background of a black case, also made of titanium, has revived for the first time in many years a vertically satin-brushed dial that warms the soul with memories of PAM082 and other models of our first part, which beautifully complements the beige lume. They seem to have managed to fit their signature style into the old-school PANERAI range, in the current form of the new 1950 case with the P.9010. I think this is an excellent military watch, like a breath of air in the abundance of horror, which is often done by independent companies with PANERAI watches.
Dial type: satin
Caliber: p.9010
Year of issue: 2019
Gen:
No Rep at the moment, but VSF has every chance and meaning, for many reasons. Of course, the practice of covering the DLC case is reviving, for the first time to make a vertically satin-brushed dial, and even in blue, it is not easy for them, as we can see, it would be nice to at least return the titanium case to the 1950 line, but given the style of watches, fame and low circulation of the issue, high-quality rep in this case, would come in handy more than ever.
37. PAM1033
A year later, after the stellar release of GMT PAM0688, in a larger 44mm size, panerai gave us this modspruce with updated movt., at p.9011, in a new case.
This model reflects the company's 2017-2019 policy by making sunbrust blue dials available in production models, and with the arrival of pam1033, also with GMT function.
Dial Type: sunbrust
Caliber: P.9011
Year of issue: 2017
Gen:
Rep:
VSF presented this model in 2020, not having an available p.9010 at this point, based on the 7750, so through the transparent caseback we are forced to see the p.9001 from the previous generation 1950 luminors, which is certainly bad. On the other hand, unlike the 7750 variants, the GMT hand works correctly, in 12 hour format, and from the front, this watch looks very good, combining beige indexes and sandwich numbers with a blue dial, which in my opinion has become better in relation to gen. the older and darker dial pam688, albeit without golden hands.
38. PAM1058
Older model from 42mm pam1028, serial version of a special series of rare pam00958, with new steel panerai bracelet, for new 1950 case with thin lugs.
Interestingly, the strap version was not immediately presented, but it will be next 2020, and with another batch of changes.
Dial Type: sunbrust
Caliber: p.9010
Year of issue: 2019
Gen:
Rep:
There is no rep of this model, primarily because no one has ever repeated this bracelet in decent quality, especially since a model on a strap soon appeared, which VSF repeated remarkably, although according to gen it no longer had sweet beige indexes, and a transparent caseback, which is actually even better for rep. In general, if you liked pam1058, I recommend that you pay attention to pam1313 and perhaps try your luck on compatibility with a gen bracelet. It will hardly work, but there will be a reason for an interesting post on RWI.
39. PAM1112
Goldtech's new material has enabled panerai innovators to sell gold watches, with even lower% gold in alloy than before, at a slightly higher price as a premium for this ingenious solution.
Well, on the other hand, the ecology is in order, because gold mining, with which the lion's share goes to the watch industry, is one of the most environmentally unfriendly areas.
Well, gold panerai have always been not for everyone, but lovers of elegance and chic, this clearly does not stop. We get the gold pam1313, about which a little below, with a transparent caseback, which will not allow you to save on a new variation of p.9010 without finishing.
Dial Type: sunbrust
Caliber: p.9010
Year of issue: 2020
Gen:
Rep:
VSF, like everything else in 2020, did quickly, understandably, quite correctly ... and with p.9000 ...
Of course, in view of the transparent caseback, this is a failure, BUT, firstly, with pam968, this did not stop many people who consider this model the best in 2020, and secondly, watches with gold plating can no longer be a perfect rep, and those who choose them are ready to close their eyes to many things.
And thirdly: this is the only gold rep with a blue dial, which makes this model unique, because basically similar models were previously equipped with a chocolate dial.
And in the end, this is an elegant, beautiful and expensive looking watch that passers-by obviously do not take off their owners to look at movt.
40. PAM1117
In 2020, which according to the company's management was supposed to be the year of luminor, panerai released a trilogy dedicated to the 70th anniversary of luminor, of the rather extravagant PAM1117, PAM1118 and PAM1119, which are united by the lume decoration on the case and strap threads and the use of innovative materials.
The PAM1117 is the only one of the 3 models that, at the anniversary edition, immortalizes the blue dial, as we have often seen, combined with a titanium case, but this time, by analogy with the PAM1662, made with DMLS technology.
It is inherently expensive and eccentric, with a 70 year warranty.
Dial Type: sunbrust
Caliber: p.9010
Year of issue: 2020
Gen:
REP:
Rep was submitted to VSF so quickly that it had to be done without samples, and even a photo of a real model, from a photo from the renders. This particular model, fortunately, came out the last of 3, during this time it was confirmed that the drawing of the lume gen in the end differs from the renders, and the release turned out to be correct.
This is a good model, well-made, although the case was simply sandblasted, because it is expensive and impractical to produce it using gen technology, which is why the surface has a slightly different texture, a little smoother and with a different structure, which is noticeable by the way the color of the case looks in generally lighter. But if you would like to try this wild model, then that cannot stop you.
The factory did the right thing and produced a rare and special model, and before the actual production of gen. In fact, an amazing level on their part.
41. PAM1313
As a result of some reorganization of the automatic luminors line, in addition to the black 1312 and white 1314 dials, we finally got a blue dial in the production model.
This is not the first watch with such quality, but now, the availability of a previously exclusive color combination has been brought into a logical structure, and, most likely, will be fixed in it.
Otherwise, there is nothing to add, it's just 1312with blue sunbrust dial, therefore, it is on our list.
Dial Type: sunbrust
Caliber: p.9010
Year of issue: 2020
Gen:
Rep:
VSF made its model quickly, efficiently and accurately. This happened not so long ago, we have no comparisons with gen, and even good comparisons with other rep watch faces, but if you look at it superficially, perhaps this is one of the most accurate modern rep with this type of dial, thanks to the solid caseback, and the lack of complex color solutions. associated with the patina of lume, or the tone of gold on the hands. Yes, the thickness is about 0.5mm different, due to the use of clone p.9000 instead of p.9010, it also has some functional changes, and gen does not have a "stop second", also, the second hand in the time setting position does not returns to "0", but the clone p.9000 could not do this either, so with all these minor movement flaws, insufficient bevels on the CG edges, not quite the correct crown shape, slightly thicker and brighter fonts of the dial text, this, along with 1312 is probably the most accurate rep vsf of the past year.
42. PAM1316
The new 2020 model is the PAM1313 on the bracelet with some redesigns, especially the new buckle. It is also named after the Italian Specchio lake.
I wonder how they will combine this in the lineup with pam1058. I am not sure that the color of the dial, with the exception of lume, is different. I suspect that its release date (I mean pam1058) is short.
Dial Type: sunbrust
Caliber: p.9010
Year of issue: 2020
Gen:
Rep of this model, at the moment there is no, but I am sure that the release of a new bracelet is something that would be very good on the part of VSF, because it will clearly appear on many more models, and having made it this year, they will open the way to many future models that can only be released in a version with a bracelet. PAM1313 itself is already there as a basis, only the caseback will remain. And in general, I personally missed the situation when you can buy a model on a bracelet instead of a strap, and change the straps yourself, including putting them on other models. Moreover, the new panerai bracelets are much more elegant, thin and organic, and I am sure they will be in greater demand than the old ones.
43. PAM1663
In 2020, there were enough very revolutionary releases of panerai, and like any revolution, some people like it, some do not, but everyone will live by what has been done. And pam1663, in my opinion, reveals it from the best side. This is a completely modern model, from a combination of new materials, but in the almost classic luminor 1950 format, and this time with a blue dial that has been adapted to the black and gray style. It looks like a bright monochromatic, slightly matte dial, but it has a gradient, and becomes darker the closer to the black carbotech bezel, and vice versa, lighter towards the middle, which has white lettering fonts, moreover, the gradient is not uniform, but it changes somewhat - grainy, and has a powdery texture. So far, this is a unique watch face, and a unique watch definitely worth seeing. For me this is the face of modern panerai.
Dial type: gradient.
Caliber: p.9010
Year of issue: 2020
Gen:
Rep:
Rep made by vsf is not perfect, this is reflected in many ways, at least by the lack of fibratech material, but also by the dial. Yes, the color is similar, the gradient in the distribution of the plane is similar, but there is no grain. But that shouldn't stop you. With all the shortcomings, as I wrote in the related topic, I think the rep vsf pam1663 is the best watch in 2020 that factories presented, and as the survey showed, I am not alone in this opinion.
- 47mm
Oddly enough, in this form factor, there is only 1 model with a blue dial, although there are a number of brown ones. This is interesting, and once again emphasizes, maybe not a rarity of blue dials, but still, their exclusivity.
44. PAM670
A special watch, which can be called a simplified heir of the famous pam365, and the successor of pam601, only now, presented also with a blue dial and a titanium case, to compensate for the size, and in a larger edition, already 500 pieces.
The modification of the already good caliber p.2002, has both 8 days pr, and a pr indicator under the transparent case back, and GMT indicating day / night, which is important, having a 12 hour hand, and also indicating the month, and most importantly, function of the equation of time, about which it is better to read separately. Of course, the month on the dial may not be the most useful function, but it is mechanically related to the function of the equation, so they decided to show it.
In fact, this is an expensive model, but seeing the prices of the aftermarket, I think it is one of the best options for buying an exclusive gen in a combination of price and quality, subject to desire from the southern dial.
Personally, I, not being his fan, would prefer the brown dial pam656, which was released in a duet with the PAM670, also in a run of 500 pieces.
Caliber: p.2002 / E
Year of issue: 2016
Gen:
As you can understand, there is no rep with such functionality, and there will not be, although there have been cheap attempts that do not respect the functionality, not the material, and if you cannot imagine your life without this watch, dhgate will help you, but I would recommend choosing a simpler model ...
Luminor due
In just 2 years (2017 and 2019), panerai has added 5 blue dials to the collection through the creation of new models in this collection.
It should be noted that they decided to combine all blue dials with titanium cases, which in turn added complexity to the rep factories.
Again, I will draw your attention to the fact that, like for many years, all the dials of the sunbrust line.
- 38mm
45. PAM926
Smallest panerai with blue dial. Considering that it, like the rest of the due, is also made of titanium, I would be scared to imagine how much it weighs. I don't think about how much he would fit me, but this is an important model, I would be glad to take a photo of her and, say, pam307 in one frame.
Dial Type: sunbrust
Caliber: p.900
Year of issue: 2019
Gen:
Rep is missing at the moment, although I would like to see the smallest pam with a diameter of 38mm sooner or later.
- 42mm
46. PAM728
Second mid-size luminor due with "first wave" blue dial. It differs from the later pam927 in the absence of a date. Actually, movt., There was simply no way for this in 2017 to make the usual second / date format, but it can always be presented in such a way that it is a gift to low-key guys who think that the date is too much. Of course, this is not so, and such guys usually do not choose the due case, but let's speak beautifully.
Dial Type: sunbrust
Caliber: p.1000
Year of issue: 2017
Gen:
Rep was not, and most likely will not be, and probably not necessary, until vsf is able to comply with the thickness requirement, which is also about 10.5 mm., And can not make a titanium case, which is probably not just on a smaller scale.
47. PAM927
This is a model with a date in medium size.
Dial Type: sunbrust
Caliber: p.900
Year of issue: 2019
Gen:
Rep:
Rep of the required thickness did not allow the use of the p.9000 clone, as a result we have as much as 14 mm instead of 10.5, which slightly ceases to make the DUE model so surprisingly thin, and adds sadness that it is made of steel instead of titanium, which diminishes also the weight rep. The CG is also said to be thinner than the GEN, which spoils the proportions of the profile. However, this is an attempt, and many have supported it.
In any case, this is the only rep due, so I propose to eat what is given until better times.
- 45mm
48. PAM729
Together with pam728, pam729 was released in 2017, which differs in the used movt., Which also has no date, but has a diameter of 45mm. On the other hand, this model was awarded the number "9" along with a second sub-dial.
The need for such a model in the due line is under discussion, but I want to note that with a maximum diameter of 45mm and a thickness of 10.65mm, it will look the “flattest” of the entire due collection due to the difference in thickness and diameter, and satin titanium will emphasize this slenderness.
Dial Type: sunbrust
Caliber: p. 4000
Year of issue: 2017
Gen:
There is no rep, and the comments for the reasons are all the same, to which you can also add a controversial demand, given the presence of pam1313, the 1950 case of which, with a diameter of 44mm, has already considerably thinned, and the rep quite accurately falls into the thickness.
49. PAM964
Due modification of the maximum size, which, in addition to the date, they managed to put in GMT and PR. For the observed thickness, which I unfortunately could not specify, this is a good functionality, and with an "expensive" blue dial and an abundance of indicators, it looks like a solid suit model.
Dial Type: sunbrust
Caliber: p.4002
Year of issue: 2019
Gen:
Rep is not, and probably will not be, the PR function was not possible for factories even with a case thickness of more than 15 mm., And there is nothing to say, but wait and see.
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