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When Darkness fall upon History - PAM 441 Ceramica (Photo Heavy)

Leewei

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In the SIHH 2013, we saw numerious watch collections roll out in black... yes...Black.
"Black is Beauty" became the theme for many luxury brand in year 2013.
Audemars Piguet has too released the AP Diver and AP Roo in Ceramic.
When i came upon the photos of the PAM 441 before its official release, i knew that the Ceramica has to be the "Black" Horse in the Panerai Collection.
PAM 441 Ceramica was also featured in the SIHH 2013 and there's still a long que for it back in Singapore Panerai Boutique currently.
Upon receiving it with the stock Panerai ASSO strap, i knew that its not the strap for it.
Order was made from Kain Heritage immediately, one of my favourite strap maker... 2 different straps for different occassions.
First Strap that came along will be Kain Heritage Vintage Light Tan with PVD buckle... man this strap is thick ! It matches the watch better than the stock ASSO.
Do notice that the color tone of the ceramic casing is real matt black.

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On Stock ASSO Strap

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Along came the 3rd Strap from KH - Exotic Ostrich skin strap with the latest KH 1/2 Sub PVD Buckle :

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Take a closer look at the skin texture.

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Whats a pictorial review without a wristshot :

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For all who might want to take a look at the rear casing of the PAM 441 Ceramica :

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The P9001 in-house Caliber... which all of us are waiting for Mr Noob to create. Including myself .
Some other photos taken during the watch discussing session :

PAM 026K PVD with KH Light blue tan strap.

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My Almost Gen 127 :

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When all the power combines :
Apparenly all the pieces are on Kain Heritage Straps except the Fiddy on the extreme right which is on OEM Burgundy Strap.

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Thats all Folk.

Sorry about the poor photos as all above was taken randomly in a poorly litted Cafe.

Happy Chinese New Year to all the Chinese in the Forum ! :thumbsup:

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electick

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omg... these watches can buy a VOLVO car in Singapore!! Should get a gen 508 submersible ceramica into your collection bro!!
 

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Deam i love the 441 but the fiddy remains my favorite!

here's my 127:
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Leewei

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My goodness your fiddy has the WSO crystal... no number distortion at all !
 

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My goodness your fiddy has the WSO crystal... no number distortion at all !

thanks for the comment!

Apparently the crystal is a one-off reground crystal, not a WSO. It's very close to gen. The case is also an EL case.
crown guard is gen panerai.

the final mod i'd like todo is the movement. I have a gen E-series 111 and i'm seriously considering putting the movement in this 127 :)

We're all mad i think :popcorn:
 

electick

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thanks for the comment!

Apparently the crystal is a one-off reground crystal, not a WSO. It's very close to gen. The case is also an EL case.
crown guard is gen panerai.

the final mod i'd like todo is the movement. I have a gen E-series 111 and i'm seriously considering putting the movement in this 127 :)

We're all mad i think :popcorn:
Hey, may I know where did you get this one-off reground crystal??
 

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Great Strap's!
Stunning Collection!
 
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d4m.test

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May i ask what kind of strap is on the pam243?
 

justlounging

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Nice collection bro..

Mind sharing how much that ceramica set u back? :)
 

Rwolf

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Nice collection ;) Love the ceramicas
 

mitchbaria

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One-off reground crystal? Forgive my ignorance but what is that? It looks amazing!
 

Leewei

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Nice collection bro..

Mind sharing how much that ceramica set u back? :)

Slightly below SGD$15k.

Last week just checked with Panerai at ION $17k.
There's a queing list for it. Limited to 1500pcs. Not sure if they gonna release another series or stop at this current one.

If noob gonna release 507/508... i pledge to get one each.
 

straycat

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Slightly below SGD$15k.

Last week just checked with Panerai at ION $17k.
There's a queing list for it. Limited to 1500pcs. Not sure if they gonna release another series or stop at this current one.

If noob gonna release 507/508... i pledge to get one each.

Wowza $15K for the PAM441.... way to go bro! I like it when people buy gen! Now I feel bad about picking up my 441 for just under $200.
 

Leewei

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I will get PAM 507/508 if noob makes it. If noob come out with ultimate 1:1 441...
I am a strong supporter of Noob... i am amazed every single time when his work reached me.
Now awaiting for my faulty JLC Navy Seal Diver from puretime and my AP Diver 3.5 from Goin works to come back to me.
Tried buying those cheap/entry level/ basic/ lite model.... A21J $99 - $159 type reps.
Extremely poor workmanship & accuracy.