Last week I received one of the limited edition watches for the 10th anniversary of paneristi.com. Click here to see my earlier blog about the PAM360 this summer.

Since I got it, the watch is on my wrist. I sold my last 44 mm Panerai back in 2007, so it is some time ago since I wore a 44 mm Panerai watch… without doubts, it is a very good feeling! 

I must admit that the overall look is really nice. The “pencil gray” DLC case looks stunning and reminds me to the rare PVD coated Pre-Vendome Ref. 5218-202/A and 5218-203/A. The “patina” color of the luminous material together with the coated case is a wonderful combination, also the famous “OP” logo, first used on the Pre-Vendome Ref. 5218-201/A in 1993. Also, vintage Panerai tools (like compasses and depth gauges) have a gray coating, which appears to me as a great heritage of Panerai.

Wearing this watch reminds me on the paneristi.com community, the friendships that have been built there over all those years… I’m sorry for those who were not able to get one of these (only) 300 pieces, as there were nearly 3000 orders for it. Anyway I’d like to express my thanks to those behind this special edition project: Panerai, the owners and moderators of paneristi.com and all others involved. [Volker Wiegmann]