Panerai Pam 111 Luminor Marina Watch Review
The PAM 111 is a “Base or Historic” model and includes a second hand at the 9 o’clock position (qualifying for Chronometer Certification C.O.S.C.). Utilizing Panerai’s OP XI movement based off an ETA 6497/2 hand-wind movement. The movement has a 56 hour power reserve, 17 jewels, and 21,600 BPH. The watch is fully polished made of 316L steel, this watch is beautiful.
Pros - The unique design of Panerai and limited runs separates them from the “pack”. Fantastic lume and a crown guard that not only is aesthetically pleasing but does what it is suppose to do. The ability to change the strap quickly is a big plus that most Panerai owners take full advantage of. It is easy, fun, and gives the watch a completely different look depending on the mood that day.
Consideration - Not offered on a bracelet if that is a desire.
Panerai Watch Reviews: PAM 312, PAM 00000 Zero, PAM 111 Luminor
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Panerai PAM 00000 Zero Watch Review
The Panerai PAM 00000 mens watch is better know as the “Zero”, it is considered by many to be the “true” base model. This very simple watch by Officine Panerai stands alone in the Luminor family with it’s brother PAM 05 sharing the official logo on the face. Notably missing from this piece is a seconds hand, date window, it also uses a manual wind movement. This simplicity makes it a base model and draws Panerai fans (Paneristi) in like moths to a fire.
No need to get hung up on staying within COSC specifications, without the seconds hand you will never know. The watch has a solid case back hiding the hand wound ETA 6497 that Panerai has tweaked and calls OP X. The lume on Zero is painted, not to be confused with Panerai’s sandwich dials. The glow of this lume fully charged is a sight to be seen. Considered to be an entry level watch into Panerai from a price point, it is the purist that love this watch the most. Entry level does not mean cheap, this watch will set you back 4K+ new.
Pros - Fantastically simple, logo, lume, beautiful high polish
Considerations - Scratching up that high polish would be torture!
Case: Stainless Steel
Case Diameter: 44mm
Crystal: Sapphire
Dial: Black
Strap: Black Leather
Movement: Manual OP X
Power Reserver: 56 hours
Water Resistant: 300m
Lug Width: 24mm
Case: Stainless Steel
Case Diameter: 44mm
Crystal: Sapphire
Dial: Black
Strap: Brown Leather
Movement: Manual OP XI
Power Reserver: 56 hours
Water Resistant: 300m
Lug Width: 24mm
Panerai PAM 312 Watch Review
Case: Stainless Steel
Case Diameter: 44mm
Crystal: Sapphire
Dial: Black
Strap: Crocodile
Movement: P.9000
Power Reserver: 3 days
Water Resistant: 300m
Lug Width: 24mm
The Panerai PAM 312 is an amazing looking watch. The 1950 Luminor case is a must see in person, it is flawless. The lines and curves flow smoothly on PAM 312, accenting the watch beautifully. Continuing the march forward of using in-house movements, this watch is equipped with Panerai’s own automatic P.9000 calibre movement. A very nice movement with 28 jewels, Incabloc anti-shock, 3 day power reserve, and the P.9000 is visible through the case back. There are some visual similarities to the PAM 111, both using the “sandwich” dial and small seconds at the 9 o’clock position. From there they are vastly different. There is a date window at the 3 o’clock position and a 1950 Luminor case that is brushed. This looks fantastic against the high polish bezel.
This Panerai comes on a crocodile strap, matching up perfectly with the overall design of the watch. This is sure to become another Panerai classic, a simply stunning watch.
Pros - 1950 Luminor case, in-house movement
Consideration - Would your other watches get any wrist time!