New pam915 - thoughts on the p5000 movement

[NB93]

Hi everyone,

Finally acquired a panerai after many years of consideration and collecting. Settled on the pam915 and man what a watch. Posting this on iPhone so unable to upload a pic for now.

My general sentiment on watches is buy what you like, enjoy and wear it in good health, if you happen to make money great, if you sell it and take a loss, so be it that’s the game. The 915 is ticking every single box thus far, my only complaint is I waited this long to experience one properly.

Before purchase I read very much mixed reviews on panerai’s p5000 movement, but couldn’t find much chatter on it post 2020. Some said it ran fast, others said it was wildly inaccurate, some said theirs was spot on. As far as accuracy goes on a luxury watch, I’m not that fussed provided it’s not losing minutes in a day sort of thing etc. if you truly want accuracy buy a high grade quartz and be done with it.

My first week experience of a full wind (about 9 days) it has run roughly around 30 seconds fast total. Not sure about others recent experience but to me I’m actually really impressed that this thing has been running a full 9 days on and off wear, and only managed to run fast 30 seconds.

I’d love to hear from others that own this movement and hear your experience.

Also if anybody can recommend some good strap makers that would be much appreciated. Looking to get a dark blue alligator band on this beast!

Cheers

[The OG Beef]

Both of my p5000s run great.


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[crazycarlitos]

Congrats!

My T-series p5000 has been spot on.

Knock on wood. Lol

For strap, Aaron bespoke aka combat strap has good selection

[dannyboy123]

Mine runs well, although I don't care about a small lack of accuracy

[MickCollins1916]

Congrats!

Grabbed mine a few months back and love it. Not sure whether it can compete with my GS HAQ or not, but also, don’t care. It’s close enough where I haven’t noticed if any discrepancy exists.

Enjoy rocking your 915.

[aquawatch]

I owned two previous Panerai with P5000s (564 and 609) and had to sell both because they were running up to 3-4mins fast after the first two days.

My Panerai with the P3000 movement (3 day handwound) all ran according to spec without any issues. I now avoid anything with the P5000...

[NB93]

Originally Posted by MickCollins1916

Congrats!

Grabbed mine a few months back and love it. Not sure whether it can compete with my GS HAQ or not, but also, don’t care. It’s close enough where I haven’t noticed if any discrepancy exists.

Enjoy rocking your 915.

Truly a cracker of a watch. Looking good. I think a GS will certainly be on the list for the next piece.

[NB93]

Originally Posted by aquawatch

I owned two previous Panerai with P5000s (564 and 609) and had to sell both because they were running up to 3-4mins fast after the first two days.

My Panerai with the P3000 movement (3 day handwound) all ran according to spec without any issues. I now avoid anything with the P5000...

Sorry to hear you had issues with yours but glad you found something you’re happy with. What year did you purchase these watches out of curiosity?

Interesting take from everyone regarding this movement. Mine continues to run within about 30 seconds fast after the end of 9 days, so I’m incredibly impressed. I originally did look at the 562 before it was discontinued, I’m thinking Panerai may have tightened up quality control of the p5000 post 2020 as I haven’t read any complaints on it since. All that said I’m echoing others in saying I’m not fussed on a small discrepancy, it keeps time and I enjoy every second I wear it.

[iceshark]

Congrats!