milsub5517 Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 (edited) Ok, May be i am overexagerating, but i think it would be a very popular rep, especially if it is as good as some other radiomirs I really like this PAM 292, it would be a very nice addition to my Rad 183. What do you guys and gals think ? : Edited January 14, 2008 by mil_sub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Excellent idea! Everyone knows the replica Panerai buyer simply doesn't have enough choice. ps. Joking aside, I really like this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I dont see the big thing in this one.. The Big Pilot will be the money maker delux in 2008.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I don't have any PVD PAMs, and frankly, I think PVD would look much too masculine on me. Okay, this is ceramic, same idea -- the rep would be PVD. That and the fact that a PVD Radiomir is just SO wrong (it ruins the sleek lines of the case!), makes me think...yeah, I'd give this a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 hate to rain on the parade on this one, but the chances of them getting both the PVD coating and the submarine logo thingy on the dial right = 0.00% EDIT to add: in the event this case is actually ceramic instead of PVD, i will revise my projection to -0.00% deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Couldn't we make this one out of a 183 and Rolli's PVD service? I wouldn't ever trust the rep makers to get the PVD right. EDIT: I guess the dial is a little different, eh? Didn't see the sub thing there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbchubb Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Isn't this supposed to be ceramic and not PVD? In any case, I secon Chief's idea - buy a blackseal and have it PVD'ed by Rolli... save the caseback, that's the best you will get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I much prefer the SS version of this. I always feel the PVD makes it mor 'military' looking. The Black Seal is such an elegant looking watch, I think the PVD somewhat detracts from it's beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 A real money maker would be a reliable seconds at six Daytona.. but what do I know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I like this watch too! I do however already own this............. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milsub5517 Posted January 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Vic and Pug, thanks for your support! Now we need to convince some factory to do this rep.... i wonder if they browse rep forums...hmmm I don't have any PVD PAMs, and frankly, I think PVD would look much too masculine on me. Okay, this is ceramic, same idea -- the rep would be PVD. That and the fact that a PVD Radiomir is just SO wrong (it ruins the sleek lines of the case!), makes me think...yeah, I'd give this a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazonkers Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 (edited) I'd order it for sure. DSN should make this. He's almost got all the pieces needed. I've heard that this is definitely going to be repped this year. The real question is if they'll get it right ... Edited January 9, 2008 by bazonkers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie7s Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 (edited) PVD?pffftttt...thats old news. This bad-larry is ceramic. The PIG on the dial is just whipped cream on top of an already sweet, ceramic sundae. One of the best designs out of Firenze last year. Alas, we will never see this rep'ped in ceramic so what's the sense of going any further. SIGH So bring on the Panerai Submersible depth gauge, I say!!!!! Edited January 9, 2008 by stevie7s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenacious_b Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 if that was the last panerai left on earth, I wouldn't wear it, and I love panerai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosemkamtsan Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 in for one!!! beauty!! ceramic casing is possible as seen by Big Bang using ceramic bezel. Will be expensive, but will sell regardless. The Big Pilot is gorgeous but can't be repped correctly so could we stop pissing in the wind on that one?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milsub5517 Posted January 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 (edited) this watch is an acquired taste, not for average Joe I guess:) if that was the last panerai left on earth, I wouldn't wear it, and I love panerai. Edited January 9, 2008 by mil_sub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lysis Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Ok, May be i am overexagerating, but i think it would be a very popular rep, especially if it is as good as some other radiomirs I really like this PAM 292, it would be a very nice addition to my Rad 183. What do you guys and gals think ? : Davidsen was working on it, according to his posts on RWI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammerTime Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 (edited) I've never been a fan of ANY Panerai PVD (or dark-cased model) and a Radiomir/Black Seal in this style would have very parochial appeal...in my opinion. HammerTime Edited January 9, 2008 by HammerTime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Ever since this version of the Radiomir has been introduced, I have wanted one. Ceramic watches are expensive to make and this will be a costly rep also. The factories are right now making this in PVD to gauge the response in sales and will produce a ceramic version based on volume. If they pull it off, it will be, for me at least, THE Panerai rep to own, providing it is within ones taste and budget of course. This is the one watch I want in 2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TTK Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 (edited) Money maker...... You're all wrong.....if only you knew..... Edited January 9, 2008 by TTK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolli Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 here is my 232 in pvd. http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=21416 rolli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 I don't have any PVD PAMs, and frankly, I think PVD would look much too masculine on me. Okay, this is ceramic, same idea -- the rep would be PVD. That and the fact that a PVD Radiomir is just SO wrong (it ruins the sleek lines of the case!), makes me think...yeah, I'd give this a shot. But IS it wrong? I mean, think about it for a moment... As I'm sure you know, the Radiomir was originally a watch issued to naval divers (Frogmen/SEALS/Hardassmotherf*ckers/whatever you want to call them ) It was supposed to be used in combat situations, not propping up (to quote from L4yer Cake again) 'naff wine-bars' Bearing that in mind, this black ceramic appearance is totally in keeping with that kind of combat aesthetic, totally functional (unless shattering would be an issue) and, if I may be so bold as to suggest it, probably how OP would have made the original Radiomir 'war watches', if they'd had the capability to do so at the time, as it would have perfectly suited the operational environment the watch was intended for use in. Imagine the watch on the 26mm Dive strap, or a carbon fibre weave rather than a shiny black aligator... hate to rain on the parade on this one, but the chances of them getting both the PVD coating and the submarine logo thingy on the dial right = 0.00% EDIT to add: in the event this case is actually ceramic instead of PVD, i will revise my projection to -0.00% deltatahoe I agree entirely. As others have said, unless the watch is replicated in ceramic (and going to be costly), and, depending on if someone's attention to detail demands the little sub/torp, the easiest and cheapest option, would be to buy a regular Radiomir, and have it PVDd. Perhaps that could be the option for the manufacturers... Get the dial accurate, and use a PVD case as a reasonably priced 'general enthusiast' watch, and then have a ceramic case version at a higher price, for those hardcore enthusiasts who are want that detail correct, and prepared to pay for that detail. I know which version I think would sell more units though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Rolli, your 232 in PVD is fantastic. Thanks for posting it. Again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecrow Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Nah, the big money maker will definitely be the Big Pilot....I must have this watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosemkamtsan Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 big pilot can't be properly repped... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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