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NEW MODEL :Replica Panerai PAM533 Luminor 1950 10 DaysGMT

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As well as their releases at SIHH 2014 earlier this year, Officine Panerai recently announced the addition of a new model to the 2014 lineup, the PAM533 Luminor 10 Days GMT, which I had the opportunity to look at in Sydney with thanks to Panerai Australia.

This new model, which will be limited to 700 pieces, is 44mm of polished stainless steel and features the automatic P.2003 movement with, as the PAM533’s name makes self-evident, a ten day power reserve, which is displayed via a linear indicator on the dial.

As you can also see on the dial, there is an arrow-tipped hand for the second time zone function with an AM/ PM indicator subdia,l and a date window. Another distinguishing feature about this stylish replica watch is that its lume is a faux patina shade, matches nicely with the colour of the strap, the latter always an important thing for Panerai fans.

The PAM533’s travel functionality includes the ability to just adjust the hour hand when you land in a new time zone, a feature always welcomed by frequent travellers.

I quite like the new PAM533. You can never have enough power reserve, the dial is nicely balanced, and as mentioned above, the faux patina lume/ strap combination is probably one of these replica watch’s most appealing features.he

The Australian RRP for the PAM533 is $16,300.

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Replica Midnight encounter with a PAM372

An unexpected midnight encounter with a great replica watch after having just eaten a pretty good hot dog and curly fries?

That.

Fortunately, I had my camera with me.

When it was announced in 2011, the PAM 372 was a clear front runner, with people phoning their local ADs and boutiques as soon as they heard about. I was one of those immediately drawn to it but not one of those who put my name down for one. At 47mm, it’s far bigger than anything I’d even contemplate.

Part of Panerai’s ‘Historic’ collection, the PAM 372 Luminor 1950 3 Days or ‘Fiddy Base’, as the Paneristi immediately started calling it, has a 47mm polished steel case topped with a 3mm plexi crystal (rather than sapphire) in keeping with its historical bent, and Panerai’s P.3000 hand-wound mechanical movement inside.

The historical look of the 372 is also picked up in the clean hour and minutes ‘base’ sandwich dial with as well as the plexi and case shape. As well, the reference engraving between the lugs, faux patina look and gold hands are additional historical nods that have proven so attractive to Paneristi and Panerai enthusiasts alike.

I’d heard from friends that despite its 47mm size, it was quite wearable, but as an owner of the 40mm PAM 48 who feels comfortable wearing a Radiomir but not a Luminor 44mm, I wasn’t sure that this would be the case for me.

What do you think?

It sits more comfortably than I’d have envisaged, but when it sits on my wrist proper, as opposed to pushed slightly up, the crown guard jams slightly into my hand when my hand is at particular angles. This is really a very attractive replica watch, every bit as nice in the metal was it was in photos, but unfortunately it’s just too big for me.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Case : 47 mm, thickness 5.3 mm
Movement : Caliber P.3000 (5.3mm thick). Manual wind.
Jewels : 21
VPH : 21, 600
Power reserve : 3 days
Water resistance : 100 m
Strap : Leather (with an additional strap and screwdriver for strap changing)

Production has been 3500 in the N series and it’s priced at around USD 10,000.