Check out the new Panerai LAB-ID

[Nikosaldente 630]

Part of the 2017 novelties family, this Pam makes a difference....

 

Innovative materials, no lubrication needed and

50 years warranty!!!

http://www.panerainovelties.com/en/pam00700/

 

 

 

[SamsonAusKognito 31]

2017 will be a good year for Panerai, this and the BMG will get a lot of attention.

 

This LAB ID looks very cool and futuristic.

[Wriggles 12]

And a little footnote about the 50year guarantee referring to the booklet....hmm....nice adverstising and catchline, is it a reality though?

 

That said, it's very intriguing, lubrication free movement.

[rusty peters 0]

Lubrication free movement? Big deal. We have been buying these for years in our reps.

[Lagger 160]

Lubrication free movement? Big deal. We have been buying these for years in our reps.

 

Haha

[BigsCG 0]

love the movement, hate the face. 24/7 lum?

[Wriggles 12]

Lubrication free movement? Big deal. We have been buying these for years in our reps.

True that.

 

But without guarantee, except for the guarantee of pubes or your money back

[splke 4,376]

that's some claim ! I like the tech behind it and merged with the mechanics of a watch = exciting !

[Hesekiel 3]

I'm not sure they are moving in the right direction. As a measure of what's a watch that costs several thousand dollars, I would pick Joe Average, a guy on his way to work, just grabbing a cup 'o java at the local coffee joint, standing next to you at the counter. Clearly, a diamond crusted Rolex looks the part, as would be a Cartier, as there's name recognition involved. A Patek Calatrava doesn't, but that's an exception, as it wasn't designed to look ridiculously expensive. It's a watch that talks to insiders, CEOs and other people who wear suits on a daily basis. A carbon-looking watch doesn't convey the message to me. Carbon is "sporty," in a rice burner kind of way, not elegant, not luxury, none of that. Sure, it maybe a great watch for a wealthy guy to wear when going to a ball game or jogging, but . . . well, it doesn't work for me and I think all it can do is serve a niche segment of the market. Oftentimes, wanting to be hip isn't really helping the image. Mercedes was more of a prestige car before they diluted their portfolio with a car that fits about every part of population. Today a Mercedes looks like every other car on the road. It's not special anymore. On the same token, a Rolex still looks like a Rolex, and it looks like a Rolex has always looked.

[mysterio 18]

I'm not sure they are moving in the right direction. As a measure of what's a watch that costs several thousand dollars, I would pick Joe Average, a guy on his way to work, just grabbing a cup 'o java at the local coffee joint, standing next to you at the counter. Clearly, a diamond crusted Rolex looks the part, as would be a Cartier, as there's name recognition involved. A Patek Calatrava doesn't, but that's an exception, as it wasn't designed to look ridiculously expensive. It's a watch that talks to insiders, CEOs and other people who wear suits on a daily basis. A carbon-looking watch doesn't convey the message to me. Carbon is "sporty," in a rice burner kind of way, not elegant, not luxury, none of that. Sure, it maybe a great watch for a wealthy guy to wear when going to a ball game or jogging, but . . . well, it doesn't work for me and I think all it can do is serve a niche segment of the market. Oftentimes, wanting to be hip isn't really helping the image. Mercedes was more of a prestige car before they diluted their portfolio with a car that fits about every part of population. Today a Mercedes looks like every other car on the road. It's not special anymore. On the same token, a Rolex still looks like a Rolex, and it looks like a Rolex has always looked.

 

This isn't a mass production model, it's a limited run of 50. Of course, not for Joe Average, but then most likely if you could afford this watch, you wouldn't be standing in line in your local coffee shop next to Joe, your assistant would be.

 

This is merely a demonstration of what is possible with advances in materials but not quite there yet for mass production. So produce a few for those who are inclined to wear the latest and have the deep pockets to satisfy that inclination.

 

Then again we're more interested in the replica which we'll probably see maybe in a month or two. :P Nothing on this watch hasn't been done in one shape or form.

 

Mid case and crown - PAM661, done already

Crystal with etched LUMINOR PANERAI (in light gray) and LAB-ID (in Panerai blue) - New, but has been done on other watches (AP Concept, Dietrich, etc)

Blue lume - PAM616 ZF version, done already

P.3001/C - P.3000 Superclone, done already but needs custom skeleton/DLCed parts.

Dial - New, nothing special on it except the blue lume.

Strap - Not that hard to do.

[dilip 0]

Panerai just took "gimmicky" to a whole new level. 50 pieces, 50 years guarantee, 50 thousand dollars, 50mm... Took me 50 seconds to decide to wait 50 months until this becomes a base movement...

[dilip 0]

Nice touch with the 1950's luminor case though

[deju 1,860]

I'm not sure they are moving in the right direction. As a measure of what's a watch that costs several thousand dollars, I would pick Joe Average, a guy on his way to work, just grabbing a cup 'o java at the local coffee joint, standing next to you at the counter. Clearly, a diamond crusted Rolex looks the part, as would be a Cartier, as there's name recognition involved. A Patek Calatrava doesn't, but that's an exception, as it wasn't designed to look ridiculously expensive. It's a watch that talks to insiders, CEOs and other people who wear suits on a daily basis. A carbon-looking watch doesn't convey the message to me. Carbon is "sporty," in a rice burner kind of way, not elegant, not luxury, none of that. Sure, it maybe a great watch for a wealthy guy to wear when going to a ball game or jogging, but . . . well, it doesn't work for me and I think all it can do is serve a niche segment of the market. Oftentimes, wanting to be hip isn't really helping the image. Mercedes was more of a prestige car before they diluted their portfolio with a car that fits about every part of population. Today a Mercedes looks like every other car on the road. It's not special anymore. On the same token, a Rolex still looks like a Rolex, and it looks like a Rolex has always looked.

 

These pieces are for serious collectors. Plenty under the radar £50,000+ watches. Not everyone needs people to know what their stuff costs.

[Nikohublot 0]

Lets place the bets which factory will bring out this modell first . I say noob! We already have that case and its good tough , dial is no problem its the same except the second dial . Put blue lume on it and most of the customers change the strap anyways with a custom one.

 

I like it!

[Nomadenjoe 0]

Very nice watch...hope it wil be released asap!

[kdo2milger 0]

The main bridges and the plate are made of a completely new material called Tantalum based ceramic; a low friction composite that eliminates the need for jewels.

To give you an idea as to how bad-ass this material is, NASA uses it in their space program.

Omega also uses Tantalum in their watches.

[dilip 0]

The main bridges and the plate are made of a completely new material called Tantalum based ceramic; a low friction composite that eliminates the need for jewels.

To give you an idea as to how bad-ass this material is, NASA uses it in their space program.

Omega also uses Tantalum in their watches.

 

Tantalum, Ta, isn't really that groundbreaking in watchmaking and certainly no new material for Panerai.

[mysterio 18]

The main bridges and the plate are made of a completely new material called Tantalum based ceramic; a low friction composite that eliminates the need for jewels.

To give you an idea as to how bad-ass this material is, NASA uses it in their space program.

Omega also uses Tantalum in their watches.

 

Tantalum, Ta, isn't really that groundbreaking in watchmaking and certainly no new material for Panerai.

 

Yep. Tantalum is so 2003...(first release of the Panerai Tantalum PAM172, followed by the PAM192 the following year). Although this isn't purely Tantalum, it's a Tantalum based ceramic, and used on the movement this time, not the case.

Edited February 18, 2017 by mysterio