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Old 18 December 2020, 09:52 PM   #1
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Panerai PAM01661 of wait for the PAM01663

I’m still debating to pick the PAM1661 of wait for the PAM1663.

It’s Carbotech against Fibratech.
Not sure hoe the fibratech holds I’m against knocks or a drop...

What would you do?
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Old 18 December 2020, 09:55 PM   #2
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Old 12 January 2021, 10:18 PM   #3
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I did not like the biodegradable in that review!

But I guess and hope it does apply to the watch.
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Old 13 January 2021, 02:32 AM   #4
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I like the look of Carbotech.

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Old 13 January 2021, 04:39 AM   #5
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Why no love for the 1662?
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Old 14 January 2021, 11:41 PM   #6
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Why no love for the 1662?

I love this piece. Personally I think this is my next one.
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Old 14 January 2021, 11:49 PM   #7
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Carbon for me :)
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Old 15 January 2021, 12:02 AM   #8
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My only concern for this piece is the hardness of the titanium, I have a carbotech and its tough !!! Banged so many times still holding up amazingly.
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Old 15 January 2021, 01:11 AM   #9
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My only concern for this piece is the hardness of the titanium, I have a carbotech and its tough !!! Banged so many times still holding up amazingly.
How are the underside of the lugs from strap changes? That's one of my concerns with buying a carbotech Submersible.
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Old 15 January 2021, 03:14 AM   #10
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How are the underside of the lugs from strap changes? That's one of my concerns with buying a carbotech Submersible.
its not that difficult, i changed straps many times on my carbotech 1616. its actually quite easy and chances of scratching the lugs during the process is virtually not exist.
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Old 15 January 2021, 03:40 AM   #11
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its not that difficult, i changed straps many times on my carbotech 1616. its actually quite easy and chances of scratching the lugs during the process is virtually not exist.
X2. I have changed my straps enough on my Pam 661 to know that spring bar scratches would be very difficult to get. I also love the simplicity of the lug holes and changing straps like the old Sub/SD. Its really what a tool watch should have.





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Old 15 January 2021, 06:04 AM   #12
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its not that difficult, i changed straps many times on my carbotech 1616. its actually quite easy and chances of scratching the lugs during the process is virtually not exist.
Good to hear neither the tool or the spring bar scratches the watch.
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Old 15 January 2021, 06:51 AM   #13
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I’ve changed straps so many times on my carbotech 979 and not a mark visible. Also has springbars and lug holes. No components to break or chance of failures. Simple and reliable.
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Old 19 January 2021, 05:59 PM   #14
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I wish I knew a source for those fat shoulderless spring bars Panerai uses.
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