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jhcam8 · 4 January 2013, 10:07 AM

Guys - I've been off the forum for a while and may have missed some comments. I've been looking at the 505 (P. 3000 caliber, 3 day auto) Composite Black Seal Radiomir and wondered if anyone has one or has some info about the case, etc?

Appreciate your insights - Jim

Milgauss J · 4 January 2013, 10:38 AM

I was at the Beverly Hills Boutique yesterday and saw the 504 and 505. The 505 is a 44mm case I believe while the 504 is a 47mm. What info about the case are you looking for?

mfer · 4 January 2013, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jhcam8

Guys - I've been off the forum for a while and may have missed some comments. I've been looking at the 505 (P. 3000 caliber, 3 day auto) Composite Black Seal Radiomir and wondered if anyone has one or has some info about the case, etc?

Appreciate your insights - Jim

You really need to see this material in real life before making a decision IMHO.

It is brown and light light light.

Not saying it is bad, just saying it is different and hard to truly capture in pics. I don't think it'll be super rare seeing how it is a regular production. I'd wait to see it before buying.

jhcam8 · 5 January 2013, 12:03 AM

Thanks Mik, Mil - I was just wondering if anyone had one and what their assessment was. Idle curiosity I suppose.

Milgauss J · 5 January 2013, 03:58 AM

I tried it on briefly at the boutique along with the 504 and felt the 504 had a cleaner and more balanced dial though it is 47 so if 44 is a better size then 505 is a nice looking watch as well. Definitely try it on though before buying is a great advise. Like some here, I like to feel my watch so the light weight isn't to my liking. But I do like the color of the case.

kilyung · 5 January 2013, 04:08 AM

Panerai "composite" is really nothing more than aluminium that is subjected to an electric current while in a chemical bath causing an oxide layer to form on the surface. That layer gives it ceramic like scratch resistance. The density of aluminium gives the watch its light weight.

kilyung · 5 January 2013, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Milgauss J

I was at the Beverly Hills Boutique yesterday and saw the 504 and 505. The 505 is a 44mm case I believe while the 504 is a 47mm. What info about the case are you looking for?

IIRC the 505 is 45mm.

Milgauss J · 5 January 2013, 08:37 AM

yes, 45mm...thanks for the correction.

jhcam8 · 6 January 2013, 07:38 AM

OK, thanks for the comments.

4 January 2013, 10:07 AM	#1
jhcam8 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: SE MI, USA Watch: Sub C Posts: 2,067	Anyone have a 505 composite? Guys - I've been off the forum for a while and may have missed some comments. I've been looking at the 505 (P. 3000 caliber, 3 day auto) Composite Black Seal Radiomir and wondered if anyone has one or has some info about the case, etc? Appreciate your insights - Jim

4 January 2013, 10:38 AM	#2
Milgauss J "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 226	I was at the Beverly Hills Boutique yesterday and saw the 504 and 505. The 505 is a 44mm case I believe while the 504 is a 47mm. What info about the case are you looking for?

5 January 2013, 12:03 AM	#4
jhcam8 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: SE MI, USA Watch: Sub C Posts: 2,067	Thanks Mik, Mil - I was just wondering if anyone had one and what their assessment was. Idle curiosity I suppose.

5 January 2013, 03:58 AM	#5
Milgauss J "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 226	I tried it on briefly at the boutique along with the 504 and felt the 504 had a cleaner and more balanced dial though it is 47 so if 44 is a better size then 505 is a nice looking watch as well. Definitely try it on though before buying is a great advise. Like some here, I like to feel my watch so the light weight isn't to my liking. But I do like the color of the case.

5 January 2013, 04:08 AM	#6
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Panerai "composite" is really nothing more than aluminium that is subjected to an electric current while in a chemical bath causing an oxide layer to form on the surface. That layer gives it ceramic like scratch resistance. The density of aluminium gives the watch its light weight.

5 January 2013, 08:37 AM	#8
Milgauss J "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 226	yes, 45mm...thanks for the correction.

6 January 2013, 07:38 AM	#9
jhcam8 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: SE MI, USA Watch: Sub C Posts: 2,067	OK, thanks for the comments.

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