Nightwatch Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Hey Guys, just check this out. After my first two-tone Rollie-Rep I´ve got something to really love. This was never my first-choice Pam as its rated a low-grade Rep (non-working depth gauge) and in mop for a Panerai it was overloaded with information. But I could get my hands on it and oh wonderful surprise: What a wonderful watch for a Newbie! Tuna-cans can´t get any better:) (well the Pam 243 probably is and has date...) Solid 180 grams weight, super-smooth and solid clicking one directional bezel, a fascinating slow-motion turning seconds dial with nicely engraved rings below, lots of hands and dials nicely glowing in the dark with a clear 12 and 6. I just love it. It´s a big watch but not too big, it just feels perfect. Everything fits, clicks and feels just solid. Nicely engraved closed back. And the automatic A2813 bi-directional movement in this one has a perfect high-pitched winding whine (if You hold it to the ear) which stops rock-solid after +- a second, movement like a gen-watch of the eighties, I just love it, nothing like the never-ending rotors on the low-end reps. Depth-Gauge is just manually set would be fascinating to see that one really working on a dive. This PAM totally convinced me already. 6 weeks ago, before joining this Forum did not even know the brand, just saw it in the movies, now I already ordered some straps, the 1950´s casing is what appeals most to me and a Flyback Chrono and the mythical 127 will sooner or later come around (always thought that beauty would be too big, but after this PAM193 with case 47mm – thickness 20,5 mm fitting perfect, the 127 should be no problem at all). Thanks to the Forum which introduced me to Panerais and their history and the Reference PAM-Review-Guide. Any comments, info and critics on this watch are welcome as there is few information about. Enough talk now, on to the pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Lovely watch! may I know which version this is? I am looking for a 47mm submersible myself and the 187 comes to mind. But looking at your tuna can, it can be another option. Good luck, and wear her well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 That is the badass sub. Looks the mutts nuts This is a Great shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimlocktime Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 This may be a "low grade rep" but man, what a cool watch. I love the detail on that case back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Lume shot? Is this in all the dealers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sul Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 (edited) CP is tiny.. strange, not for me, small cp is disturbing , but overall nice looking tuna can Edited October 19, 2013 by sul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted March 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Hi, might as well add the missing lume-shot, wrist-shot and a "toolpic" of the 47mm PAM193 works as a charm:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegasvic Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 That is an awesome tool watch bro! Great looking piece of solid engineering, with great craftsmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inertiadrifter Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Tuna can!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted March 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 47mm case 20,5 mm thick 180 gr. heavy - Torobravos still has this in his 47mm Submersible section, it´s built like a tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hikki Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Nice and Rock watch. Do you freez GMT hand, how to do It? Sent from my ST26a using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netniet Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Nice and Rock watch. Do you freez GMT hand, how to do It? Sent from my ST26a using Tapatalk That is no a GMT hand, it is the hand for the depth gauge. This was my first ever rep I ever bought together with a Big Pilot 3 years ago at MBK. To bad it died after 3 months, but it was fun wearing it, even when it is not the best rep around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted March 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 It´s not the best rep around precisely because the depth gauge function does not work. It works as a GMT hand without the respective dial and from the position You can tell where the 24 hrs are. The yellow hand is easily (independently) adjustable so You can move it to off in a flip or hide it behind the hour hand for pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted February 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Fast forward almost another Year - revisited:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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