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11 February 2019, 10:32 AM | #1 |
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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
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12 February 2019, 05:41 AM | #2 |
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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 |
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It’s a cool material unique to Panerai. No two pieces are alike and the material will “patina” with age (darken).
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12 February 2019, 11:14 AM | #4 |
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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 |
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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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