HauteHippie Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Some pics of a nice specimen lifted from Paneristi... Original PAM PVD (it sure does look dark, doesn't it) 9B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 And it has quite a shine to it as well Very Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milsub5517 Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 thanks! added to my library Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lololo33 Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 the crown and cg give me a special feeling in my pants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manitou Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Hm odd. Don't get it. I've owned two gen PAM PVDs - 005A and B and neither were that shiny or that black. They were a very dark shade of grey and almost matte. I guess Panerai changed PVD coating method over time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravishingrick Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 (edited) Most OEM PVD finishes look to mate pencil gray, this PAM looks to be more of a shiny DLC black. The flawless finish, shiny very dark coating makes me suspect it of being a recently DLC-ed PAM. Edited June 30, 2008 by ravishingrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Most OEM PVD finishes look to mate pencil gray, this PAM looks to be more of a shiny DLC black. The flawless finish, shiny very dark coating makes me suspect it of being a recently DLC-ed PAM. I agree with you...` Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted June 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Most OEM PVD finishes look to mate pencil gray, this PAM looks to be more of a shiny DLC black. The flawless finish, shiny very dark coating makes me suspect it of being a recently DLC-ed PAM. That was my thought as well, but this watch is for sale by a fairly prolific Paneristi for $12500 and is in 99%+ condition. He says it is the original PVD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Interesting, B! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 I also would have guessed aftermarket PVD. Is there a caseback shot? I was considering doing it to a gen base. It is true that Panerai have used 2-3 different coatings and numerous sub-contractors over the years but that is the darkest, shiniest coating I have ever seen. Looks like Jack's coating to me - established risti or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepshow Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 I'm SERIOUSLY considering doing this to my 002D. It would look just like that one (base L dial and PVD). Hmmmmm.... I agree, if those photos accurately represent the color, I'm not really buying that as OEM PVD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted July 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Caseback shot: And check out this close up of the lug. In particular, the difference in color between the case and the screw. There could be wear on the screw from strap changes, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted July 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 A couple other shots: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Recoated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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