Panerai PVD models

[criggs19]

I've really started to like the PVD or DLC PAMs and would like to find one. Can anyone suggest models that I can look at. I'm new to these and am having a hard time wading through the many models. A guide showing the PVD PAMs would be great. Thanks!

[kilyung]

The latest one is the 360 if you can find one. IIRC there aren't any current production DLC PVD models.

[red1108nyc]

Originally Posted by criggs19

I've really started to like the PVD or DLC PAMs and would like to find one. Can anyone suggest models that I can look at. I'm new to these and am having a hard time wading through the many models. A guide showing the PVD PAMs would be great. Thanks!

Kind of like this one in a 360? I do not think there is a regular production PVD model. They are mostly special editions.

[Cru Jones]

You can either try to source models like the 009 or 360, or get a 000 (new or used) and have someone do it for you (or source a used one from someone who did that). I think the latter two options will be the least expensive.

[psv]

317 Dark Knight. Yummie!

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by psv

317 Dark Knight. Yummie!

Yummy? Yes! PVD? No. But, if OP would consider ceramics, there are a few good options.

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by red1108nyc

Kind of like this one in a 360? I do not think there is a regular production PVD model. They are mostly special editions.

You're lucky Fred. I'm still miffed I didn't get the call after all the Panerais I've owned over the years. Lovely watch!

[psv]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Yummy? Yes! PVD? No. But, if OP would consider ceramics, there are a few good options.

Yes, true. Much better!

[criggs19]

Ceramics would definitely be an option.

[psv]

Take a look at Martin's photos of the famous 317 at http://www.network54.com/Forum/35339...o+me%29+317---

Then try to think about buying another watch...

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by psv

Take a look at Martin's photos of the famous 317 at http://www.network54.com/Forum/35339...o+me%29+317---

Then try to think about buying another watch...

[criggs19]

I actually found a 386 today that I'm seriously thinking about.

[red1108nyc]

Originally Posted by kilyung

You're lucky Fred. I'm still miffed I didn't get the call after all the Panerais I've owned over the years. Lovely watch!

Mike,

To be honest, I also got the rejection letter/email. The boutique called me out of the blue and I am not a big time buyer/collector/insider and so I was extremely shocked. I do however feel a duty to make sure I give the newbies a nice welcome when they come into the brand and its nice to be able to do this.

Like my Dad always tell me... better lucky than good any day of the week.

Fred

[TopNotchChach]

Pvds are nice. I think if anything ill get a some beat 005 and do the pvd coating. i think the painted dial looks way better pvd than a sandwich. i think there is a member here that has one, that usually post pics.

[jcatral14]

PAM 26 & 28 are good choices too

[KellyM3]

I had the 28L it was a beautiful watch I miss it and may get one again beautiful hobnail dial and centered power reserve...but I will get some stainless models first I don't recommend making the DLC your only watch not versatile enough

[jvo300]

I'll wait for the next release that looks like a 360!

[jacksonian]

Originally Posted by criggs19

I actually found a 386 today that I'm seriously thinking about.

Really? Because I didn't think the 386 ever got produced. I thought I read they couldn't manufacture the composite Luminors like the 386 and 375.

[tray_18]

I would like to no people thoughts on panerai releasing PVD editions . Do u guys think panerai are trying flog off excess makes for the year ? So don't shoot me for the question it just a fun fact I would like to no

[jacksonian]

Originally Posted by tray_18

I would like to no people thoughts on panerai releasing PVD editions . Do u guys think panerai are trying flog off excess makes for the year ? So don't shoot me for the question it just a fun fact I would like to no

I don't understand your question. Are you asking why Panerai hasn't released any PVD models recently? If so, I'm not sure any one knows for sure other than maybe they get tired of complaints from people who have scratched their PVD coating.

[Travelller]

Originally Posted by criggs19

I actually found a 386 today that I'm seriously thinking about.

Just know that "composite" has been known to crack / chip / shatter on major impact (like dropping it from your hands onto the floor...) I personally would avoid it... for now.

Originally Posted by tray_18

I would like to know people's thoughts on panerai releasing PVD editions . Do you guys think panerai are trying to flog off excess makes for the year?

PVDs releases are so seldom that this cannot be the case. As Mike noted above, the 360 was the last PVD to be released and in a small SE release of 300. AFAIK, it was the "Paneristis" that dictated the design, in honor of the pre-V era (and in turn, OP honored the Paneristis with this very special PAM )

Having said that... @OP - beware that PVD is notorious for being a scratch-magnet. A friend of mine got his hands on a pre-V PVD model and after having worn it maybe 10mins, locked it away in the safe... . SS gets easily scratched too, but it's a hell of a lot easier to polish SS then to re-PVD a case...

Originally Posted by psv

Take a look at Martin's photos of the famous 317...

Nice catch , Martin is the man. I need to get some studio lighting... one of these days...

[jacksonian]

Originally Posted by Travelller

Just know that "composite" has been known to crack / chip / shatter on major impact (like dropping it from your hands onto the floor...) I personally would avoid it... for now.

Composite can scratch, but I don't think anyone has ever seen one chip or shatter. Since it's a ceramic coating over aluminum, I'm not sure that's possible. Now if you drop a ceramic watch like a 317, we've seen those chip and shatter.

That was the promise of the composite material, to have the scratch resistance of ceramic without the worry of chipping or shattering. But what most people feel is that we got was something more like PVD, it still scratches and now you don't have the weight of steel underneath but rather a lightweight aluminum.

[Travelller]

Originally Posted by jacksonian

...That was the promise of the composite material, to have the scratch resistance of ceramic without the worry of chipping or shattering...

You sir, are quite correct - I unfortunately got the materials mixed up.

Thanks for catching my bad

[RUpanerai]

These are the models in chronological order

4A, 9A, 4B, 9B, 26A/B, 28 A/B, 26K, 28L, 332, Dubai edition 212 in PVD.

and the two ultra SEs are 195 and 360.

Those are the only PVD models produced by Panerai.

Good luck on your search.

[tray_18]

I see .

[bcacncnc]

Originally Posted by criggs19

I've really started to like the PVD or DLC PAMs and would like to find one. Can anyone suggest models that I can look at. I'm new to these and am having a hard time wading through the many models. A guide showing the PVD PAMs would be great. Thanks!

Are you only interested in PVD/DLC, or also the "blackened" variants - i.e., ceramic and composite models? If yes, there are few more choices you can consider.

[jacksonian]

Originally Posted by RUpanerai

These are the models in chronological order

4A, 9A, 4B, 9B, 26A/B, 28 A/B, 26K, 28L, 332, Dubai edition 212 in PVD.

and the two ultra SEs are 195 and 360.

Those are the only PVD models produced by Panerai.

Good luck on your search.

Great list, Brian. This thread needs pics!

[Travelller]

Originally Posted by RUpanerai

...4A, 9A, 4B, 9B, 26A/B, 28 A/B, 26K, 28L, 332, Dubai edition 212 ... and the two ultra SEs are 195 and 360...

Nicely researched, thank you sir

Originally Posted by jacksonian

This thread needs pics...

Just look at the yummy T-dial and how the lume just fills up the beveled #s...

Is that your ... 009A? Matching/unmatching? If so... you sir!!!

Either way, thanks for the PAM-porn

[jacksonian]

Originally Posted by Travelller

Is that your ... 009A? Matching/unmatching? If so... you sir!!!

Either way, thanks for the PAM-porn

That was my 9B-t dial. It's gone to a new home now. But it was a killer piece. To me it is one of the most classic/iconic Panerai.

[Travelller]

Originally Posted by jacksonian

That was my 9B-t dial...

I didn't realize the 009B series were also using T Swiss T dials. What's the main difference between the A & B series?