greg_r 81 Posted August 9, 2012 This just came in from Timesshop - 10 days via airmail from order. Couldn't have been a smoother transaction. It's one of Panerai's recent 'vintage-style' limited editions, the PAM 373. It's a 47mm Radiomir with an absolutely stunning brown dial and I've been meaning to pick up the rep pretty much ever since I first saw a photo of the gen. I had been thinking of picking up a rep of the vintage version, but the 373's brown dial just swung it for me... Of course there are some differences from the gen - notably the movement (a standard 6497) and the fact that the gen is a platinum case, not SS. However, given the price differential.... The dial and hands are particularly well executed - the dial is just stunning; a rich chocolate brown with the 'patina' style indices - which look almost gold in the right light. Hands are the correct bow-tie profile in a gold finish. Crystal is plexi as per the gen Lume is, sadly, pretty much non-existent, but that's about the only real niggle I have. The watch came on the standard 'vintage ammo style' rep strap that we've been seeing a lot of lately, and it's wrong for the watch. The gen comes with a tapered brown croc strap and I'll be getting one for this watch very shortly. Honestly, this is one of the nicest sub-$200 Radiomirs I've seen. Love it. Pics below. I'll add more when I get a decent strap for it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted August 9, 2012 I'm very dissapointed in the glaring inaccuracy of this rep not being of a platinum case... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyril_Clunge 0 Posted August 9, 2012 Very nice! Must. Stop. Looking. At. Watches...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGPS 0 Posted August 9, 2012 It is already a beauty! I wonder how it will look with a better strap? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted August 9, 2012 Very nice Greg ! Caseback photo ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abagnale 0 Posted August 9, 2012 i also have one of this, with a sapphire crystal and blue ar, yaahhhkk. what a pitty that the lume on the hands don't match the dial. same on mine... cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steevegard 0 Posted August 9, 2012 nice pick up Greg, enjoy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,462 Posted August 9, 2012 Looks great! I still need a vintage model in my collection - this would ideal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadeOfCheese 0 Posted August 9, 2012 I have this as well as a black version coming in from Rochest. One's for the mother in law. The other - if I don't like it Del, I'll drop you a pm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted August 9, 2012 She's a pretty girl. Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vector 0 Posted August 9, 2012 Very nice G . Me likey a lot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted August 9, 2012 Welded lugs? Display CB? I have built similar so I think I will stick with mine :P lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SB56667 155 Posted August 9, 2012 Love it! The Rad case is a thing of beauty forever. Looking forward to seeing it on a proper strap. How about a 26/22 lightly padded chocolate brown iguana? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crusader 0 Posted August 9, 2012 Very nice, love the looks of it and lack of swiss made at the bottom. P.s.: There is still some blue stuff on the crown I think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwc 1 Posted August 9, 2012 Very nice. Glad you are still 'flying the Pam flag' Greg ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted August 9, 2012 Very nice, love the looks of it and lack of swiss made at the bottom. P.s.: There is still some blue stuff on the crown I think Not any more there isn't - I took that photo only minutes after unpacking it :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andepad 0 Posted August 9, 2012 Hi Greg, Congrats on this beautiful PAM have a similar one...... (my wife's fav from my collection BTW... she's not as much into into watches yet ....but am working on it ;-)) I like the unique dial on this PAM (dots /baton) vs the "normal" PAMs... The dial color seems to match the "vintageness" of the timepiece. Size wise... personally, this size ( 47mm) is definitely my preference ... compared 45mm Radi's All in all... its a very nice watch... I'll bet you'll enjoy wearing it! Have fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted August 9, 2012 Welded lugs? Display CB? I have built similar so I think I will stick with mine :P lol Sorry, I don't know what happened there, that came out completely wrong and made me sound like I was being a complete dick :( What I meant it to come out like was... I would like to see more photos of the back etc! It's a great, clean look If I had lots of spare cash I would probably get one to add to my sterile self-build, but as I haven't, I will have to stick with my lowly 2533 homage/rep! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camrykid 0 Posted August 10, 2012 (edited) Greg we are using MAC ! High Five Edited August 10, 2012 by camrykid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted August 10, 2012 @X - s'okay, didn't take it that way... Display CB yes. Welded lugs no (this is a modern PAM, remember?) Yes, yes - we know you're poor.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abagnale 0 Posted August 10, 2012 it is said, that back in 1930's this experimental dial was proposed by rolex for the radiomirs. panerai didn't used it. so only a few prototypes remained. if you look carefully you will be able to see an early stage of the submariner dial. check it out... cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
