Pam 505

[nauticajoe]

Hey guys, I've had my eye on this piece for awhile now. I like the brown sandwich dial w/ both a date & second complication. I think it would look good with any shade of brown strap mounted on. I'm just concerned about the composite material. I know it suppose to be stronger than the ceramic, but what about the discoloration issues it once had. Has this been resolved? I know this has the see-thru caseback, so it would reduce any discoloration to the outer perimeter, worse case.

Thoughts!

[Cru Jones]

AKAIK, the discoloration issue was resolved, based on the fact that 339 production has restarted and new composites were released. Also, it's been a while since it's been mentioned here or on p.com.

I'm not sure in which way you mean composite is stronger than ceramic. If you mean that it can take a large shock and just dent unlike ceramic, then, yes, since it is aluminum with a surface coating, but, if you mean that it is more scratch resistant, then, no.

If you are comfortable with the composite material, the 505 is a sweet piece.