As I wrote in my SIHH introduction post earlier today, Mr Bonati told me that he does read paneristi.com from time to time, and that he is always interested in what the paneristi have to say.

I'd like to think that the introduction of the new Panerai Radiomir S.L.C. 3 Days really shows that OP are listening. Lots of people were saying that the PAM373 was a winner at last year's SIHH, but if only it was available in steel (the 373 has a platinum case). Well, the PAM449 must be OP's answer.

I have to admit that when I saw the first press photos, I really did like this watch - but I wasn't sure about the blue hands. Seeing a watch in person can make you change your mind in no time at all. I really do love this watch and its blue hands look perfect on it.

The PAM449 is a Special Edition and 500 units will be produced.

Note that the watch in the photos is still a prototype so the final production version may be somewhat different. If you have a good look at the photos, you can easily spot some things that the final version won't have.

On to the photos...



The words Radiomir Panerai are engraved in the dial, the above photo clearly shows how 3d this engraving is. Very cool



As you can see, the Luminova is ecru. Same as that of e.g. the PAM372. I was told that "ecru" is actually the preferred term to use when referring to this color. Further info can be found here on wikipedia.org.









The SIHH documentation contains this information: To emphasise the strong historical connotations of these two Special Editions, the word VINTAGE
is engraved between the strap attachments at 6 oclock. As you can see in the photos, the prototype doesn't have this detail yet.





The crown has the embossed OP logo.



The SIHH prototype has PAM00426 engraved where the strap is attached at the 12 o'clock position. This is obviously another detail that the final production version will not have. I'm not sure what will be there instead.



You can find the SIHH specifications here:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/353391/thread/1326703618/***+SIHH+2012+%26gt%3B+RADIOMIR+S.L.C.+3+DAYS+-+47+MM+-+PAM449+SPECIAL+EDITION+***

The first official OP photos of the watch from the SIHH press kit can be found here:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/353391/thread/1326709228/***+SIHH+2012+photos+of+the+PAM449+Radiomir+S.L.C+3+Days+47mm

For your reference, here are some photos of the PAM373 that was introduced last year.

The 373 has a brownish dial whereas that of the 449 is black.
Other differences are that 373 has gold hands, a platinum case and it comes with an alligator strap.
Both the 373 and and the 449 have the in-house P.3000 movement.







Thanks for looking,
Martin / paneristi.com SIHH team

were can i get one .....
Many thanks

Polleke

But these photos just put me into the "sold" category.

....breath-taking from every angle. The dial is absolutely perfect with it's simplicity features that still manage to scream Panerai. Hopefully nothing much will change from the proto to production? Either way, it's a winner! And I can't wait to see it in person.

Thanks for the excellent photos, killer! Even though you have a way of making the ugliest watch look spectacular, that isn't the case with this one.


Cheers & HAGWE!!

Eddie "Sharkman" Sanchez

"It's all about the patina, Baby!"

P U R A V I D A !



The pleasure of what we enjoy is lost by wanting more ~ fortune cookie

only the engraving between the strap attachments will change and nothing else. But who knows...
Cheers,
Martin

Can't wait to see this one in the metal!

Jim (time4me)

"It is not so much how you manage the successes but how you withstand the crisis."

     

Pam 382; Pam 112; Rolex GMT MasterII

_________________________________
Jeremy (aka Mr. Socko)
RI, USA
Hang Tough Hammer!!!

Huge thanks on that detailed implementation to Sig AB and Panerai! Great challenge - with brilliance done.

Chapeau,
Hagen

Can't wait to get my hands on one!!

Wonderful work many many thanks - this is the reason why I've switched to being a future Panerai owner the passion shown by the Paneristi and OP completely in touch with what their customers want - and delivering in pure Italian flair and style and history.

the production!

Fantastic photos of a beautiful & historic piece! Thanks Martin.



-luke

can't wait to see your visual take on the 448.
i'm on the wait list at my AD for the 2012 Cali, but after seeing these, i might be regretting my decision.
also, as an aside, i'm secretly hoping that they leave the word "VINTAGE" off the final production pieces.

Of a not to shabby looking watch

Please, the word VINTAGE is off, isn't it?

Vintage watch is a VINTAGE watch, why call vintage a new model? Free use of words, but I think this models would be much better without this "plus"

If a buyer buys the watch for its aesthetic not for historical resemblance, then "vintage" would mean nothing. If a buyer buys this watch because of its historical resemblance, still "vintage" would have nill value.

best

According to the documentation the word "vintage" will in fact be engraved in the case. Will the production version actually have that? Who knows. I think that this is a watch that will be bought by people both because of its historical resemblance and because it's simply stunning. If you care about both these things then you're double lucky Having the engraving or not won't make much of a difference to those buyers. With only 500 pieces you'd better hurry and order one now - and if you do you'll just have to wait and see what details have changed in the final version. Does the word "vintage" have value? Probably as much as "opus facere" or any other engraving, but it might be considered as an ode to its great grandfather and in that respect, yes it does.
Thanks for bringing it up, it's an interesting discussion.
Cheers,
Martin

Fabulous pictures, Martin. Thank you as always for stunning work.

Mr. Bonati, if you're reading...Please don't put "Vintage" on the case. Please stick with the way you did the case for the 372 and 373. Put the case style number on one side and the model number on the other. That's so much more classic and timeless than a word like "vintage" being on the watch. I think if you took a poll of Panerai collectors, you'd get a 100% no vote on writing vintage on the watch. Otherwise it's perfect!

Thanks to OP for producing such a great piece and to Martin for making it come alive.

Brent

Keep the pig off the dial of the 425 too!

I've already ordered one from my AD and I really hope this detail is left off - the preproduction piece at SIHH is PERFECT!!!

Brandon

PAM 372 (Gone - 111, 210, 351) - 390 in waiting!

Great pictures,as usual.. The third option is the 425 which is not a special edition, and I assume much cheaper than the 373 (for sure!) and the 449, Anyone know price differences between the 425 and the 449?

Approx 250euros diff approx 6450euro for 449 and 6200euro for 425... However the limited edition of 500 units of 449 and blue hands and clean dial and plexi glass will result in huge price difference following release in terms of desirability the 449 will be sought after and very hard to come by can't see many people reselling the 449 on.

33000 euros approx - so 449 at 6450 euros is 1/5 the price 5 times less expensive and has the historic blue hands too (sorry 373 owners)

x

But I love it!
Of course, your pictures bring it to life.
Winner, winner -- chicken dinner!

Big D
360,27, 112, 232
If You Don't Go, You Can't Come Back.
RIP BBQ & Drew

While I love the cali and 232 type Rads, if I could only have one Rad this would be it.

This with a 372 and you have most of the vintage PAM DNA licked.

Wonderful photos again Martin, thank you.

__________________________
Andy from the land of the long white cloud.

I really love this watch!
Hope they raise the production number 500 is way to little to make a lot of people happy.....

Greatpictures and I hope you have a great time over there!

Geniet!


Greetings,

Mark

They are just amazing and inlove both of them!

Night View
Il Duomo Firenze

This was enough to bring me back from the shadows. I sooooooo love this piece. Thanks for the stunning photos Martin!
Cheers!
David

Sunny Florida, USA

nt

and beautiful pics...Thank you for sharing!

"Life's an adventure, you might as well wear a Panerai"
Steve (steveroadking)
270,249,305,339,390,BBQ360



Richardson Hwy, Valdez, Alaska-- The Brooks Range via Dalton Hwy Alaska--Prudhoe Bay/Deadhorse Arctic Ocean Alaska--Dawson Cr, Mile Marker '0' Alaska Canadian Hwy Alberta Canada--Yukon Territory, Al Can Highway--Crossing the Yukon River via The George Black Ferry from Dawson City--Poker Creek, population 2, furthest northern border crossing in Alaska. The Forty Mile River Region/Top Of The World Highway

Thanks Martin! This model is my one MUST HAVE Panerai for 2012. No doubt about it!
hml

Although I may not be lucky enough to get one (but am hopeful), please either leave "vintage" off the watch or if they insist on it being there, put it at 12:00. As pictured it's perfect!

Martin, do you ever get tired of us saying how amazing your photos are?

Keith

Hello,
This has to be one of the best models if not "the best" model of the 2012 novelties.
I realize that is a subjective viewpoint, because three models might be considered for this
distinction. The 399, 449 and the 425..

The brother to the 449 in the Cali is very nice also. Even if someone had reservations about the blue
hands, it would still be outstanding. If people have issues with the blue hands... I suppose gold
hands would be easy to get.

Jonathan

Your pics are very close to actually holding a piece in person and far outweigh any written or verbal description. Thank you!!!

as usual. Thanks for sharing.

Your shots are really amazing.

Thanks for the info.

Cheers
K.Chen

I am in trouble.. these beautiful pictures nailed it for me... i do not care if my wrist is too small and never had a 47mm... I want this beauty!!!! Here is to hoping...

Hope all is well with you and family buddy!

Fred

Such a privilege to view your pics. Thank you, M8.

Fantastic pictures Martin > the 449 epitomizes a military tool watch!
I do hope that the production # is increased so more can enjoy this
beauty

"Power Up"

Thank you Martin
Jose

"Time flies when you are ALIVE"
Greetings from the Land of Smiles...

My 2012 Grail!

... I was already in love before your shots as always pushed me over the edge LOL. Will be putting my name down and hoping for the best

Cheers and thanks again, bro!

TC

It will still be a big big hit this year!

Ken

~Live Life To The Fullest~

For us well... less well-wristed individuals???????..) 6.75 inch not really so bad non??

Well.....is inmyho???..)))

47mm fine and maybe best for historical reasons???........but let's get real???? Worldwide watch market??

Again, just inmho?, prefer brushed so "flying under the radar" so to speak.. versus bright polished?

Titanium case in future? Blaspheme? >>>>>Pvd blackened case? Ceramic? As long as "not like" Hamm's Yellowish or Bronze colourued thing? Couldve been Nickel coloured???....whitish??? ......hello????????....))

2533 is Mother of all risti's, just inmho...... And Rads rule.....again inmho.......

Thanks to Mr. Fettetti for posting original prototype piece on way back, circa 1935ish?, thank you sir!

Where is Bernardo Beltran and Volker riding on the pig in a scan when you need it?????????????????????

Just inmho.......

Take care gents......

kevinb

Please, please, Mr. Bonnati, leave the "Vintage" OFF! It just cheapens this stunning watch.

Otherwise I absolutely love it and was on the "list' (well, hopefully within minutes of it's arrival on this site.



Cheers!

One of two known 'ristis in Vietnam!

;

....and the winner sihh 2012

thanks

salute Heiwidiwu

All I can say is you have made the desirable even more desirable !!
Thanks for the great pics and the whole SIHH team for the superlative
efforts bringing and sharing these goodies with us.

j

Was lukewarm about this piece.... Until your pics came out. Now it becomes a must have
Great work Martin

and hoping to grab one in the future

I love other models more.

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Jay

Nt

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Beautiful pictures and great watch. this model can't be delivered via my Dutch AD. Luckely I am Now on A list at a boutique.

Russell Ushijima