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jschmidtdmd · 11 February 2019, 10:32 AM

Hey guys,

Looking for some advice/feedback as to which models to look at.

This weekend I was in Vail and finally saw a carbotech piece, PAM661. I was rather impressed about how thin and light it was. My only issue with this one, was that it did not have a display case back, nor a sandwich dial. Do any of them have these features?

I walked away from Panerai as a brand many years ago, for the same reasons most did, but I think I would like to add one of these carbotech pieces to the collection. I am a fan of carbon pieces in general.

I look forward to your suggestions and comments.

Thanks,

JPS

Burdeens Jewelry · 12 February 2019, 05:41 AM

JPS,

I believe all of the Carbotechs are painted/applied, at least the Luminor and Submersible I have within arms reach. My guess is that it is part to do with the dial, as well as the weight of the piece.

The only previous Carbotech that was a sandwich dial was the Lab-ID.The current line up uses a painted/applied dial.

Cru Jones · 12 February 2019, 06:18 AM

It’s a cool material unique to Panerai. No two pieces are alike and the material will “patina” with age (darken).

synequano · 12 February 2019, 11:14 AM

It's light but felt plasticky,be careful that the material can show dent if being hit hard

Personally I prefer composite as it still feels like ceramic....

mspeed76 · 12 February 2019, 02:48 PM

hey john!

i just got a 661 for the same reasons, it is super light and wears great with the thinner case. the gold on the dial/hands match great with a gold JV strap. the movement is very accurate and I like being able to set the hour independently for traveling.

cons are that I wish it had a display caseback, the movement sounds kinda noisy / not particularly great. the material doesnt seem too durable as it shows marks

jschmidtdmd · 13 February 2019, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mspeed76

hey john!

i just got a 661 for the same reasons, it is super light and wears great with the thinner case. the gold on the dial/hands match great with a gold JV strap. the movement is very accurate and I like being able to set the hour independently for traveling.

cons are that I wish it had a display caseback, the movement sounds kinda noisy / not particularly great. the material doesnt seem too durable as it shows marks

Interesting- I guess that's the difference between a 9k piece and a 160k piece ;)

11 February 2019, 10:32 AM	#1
jschmidtdmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: John Location: Denver Posts: 2,294	Panerai Carbotech Suggestions/Advice Hey guys, Looking for some advice/feedback as to which models to look at. This weekend I was in Vail and finally saw a carbotech piece, PAM661. I was rather impressed about how thin and light it was. My only issue with this one, was that it did not have a display case back, nor a sandwich dial. Do any of them have these features? I walked away from Panerai as a brand many years ago, for the same reasons most did, but I think I would like to add one of these carbotech pieces to the collection. I am a fan of carbon pieces in general. I look forward to your suggestions and comments. Thanks, JPS __________________ Watches!

12 February 2019, 05:41 AM	#2
Burdeens Jewelry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Buffalo Grove, IL Posts: 354	JPS, I believe all of the Carbotechs are painted/applied, at least the Luminor and Submersible I have within arms reach. My guess is that it is part to do with the dial, as well as the weight of the piece. The only previous Carbotech that was a sandwich dial was the Lab-ID.The current line up uses a painted/applied dial.

12 February 2019, 06:18 AM	#3
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,475	It’s a cool material unique to Panerai. No two pieces are alike and the material will “patina” with age (darken).

12 February 2019, 11:14 AM	#4
synequano Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 413	It's light but felt plasticky,be careful that the material can show dent if being hit hard Personally I prefer composite as it still feels like ceramic....

12 February 2019, 02:48 PM	#5
mspeed76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United States Watch: AP, RM Posts: 605	hey john! i just got a 661 for the same reasons, it is super light and wears great with the thinner case. the gold on the dial/hands match great with a gold JV strap. the movement is very accurate and I like being able to set the hour independently for traveling. cons are that I wish it had a display caseback, the movement sounds kinda noisy / not particularly great. the material doesnt seem too durable as it shows marks

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