Been falling in love with the PAM372, which makes me want to share more about this wonderful and beautiful timepiece.
This is my first review ever, so please bear with me.
IntroductionThe PAM372 is a SIHH2011 release model, much awaited as it was considered as the "fiddy base" which most ristis like myself were anxiously awaiting. (Fiddy is a slang reference to the PAM127).
A total of 3500 pcs will be made over a period of 2 years, which makes it a one time release limited production model (like the PAM366, PAM367 n etc.)
Most ristis like myself waited for this model for more than a year (order in early last year, only received recently).
Real bummer if you asked me...
What is in the package?[/b]
PAM372 is a 47mm high polished case, based on a vintage design ~ "transitional case".
This casestyle is different from previous pre-V and 1950 case.
This new transitional case makes it easier to wear than the previous 1950s.
"easier" in my case is for people with smaller wrist like mine (~6").
It looks huge but doesn't really wear that big, but still commands great wrist presence.
See photos for the differences in case style.
Bottom is pre-V case PAM390, middle is transitional case PAM372, top is 1950 case PAM359.
The most important factor of this watch, is the base pumpkin colored dial with its new gold hands.
I could just look at this all day
It also has a plexi which makes it so much fun to look at. Panerai has even thrown in an additional plexi-glass just in case! But no matter, as you may know, plexis are easy to maintain.
See photo for difference between plexi and crystal.
Back case on the other hand is see-thru crystal, so one can view the much more improved pam in-house movement p3000.
The crown guard on the PAM372 is just like the one on the 1950's.
What is in the package?[/b]
The 2 new OEM straps are much improved versions of the previous calf vintage and a brand new design.
Everything sounds great so far, one bit I don't really like is that box set which it comes with.
Although a very special timepiece and even limited in production, but it was not given a Special Edition status, hence no SE box. All the above has to be squeezed into the normal regular production box set (which in this case is tiny since there's so much to fit in).
Overall Build[/b]
With Panerai trying to go upmarket, the overall build quality of the 372 is much improved.
Everything looks find and dandy, all build solid; but comes at a high price.
The PAM372 is priced much higher than previous base models (based on retail price).
The new movement is a manual winding - P3000 which is much better to look at as compared to the previous ETA and P9000 calibres.
I'm not much of a movement guy, but this new movement does feel much smoother when winding and so far has been great. I have not been able to test the power reserve correctly, but manufacturer says it's a 3 day power reserve model.
Comparison with Other Models[/b]
here a comparison between the 47mm Luminor PAM372 and the 44mm Luminor PAM390
here a comparison between 47mm Luminor PAM372, a 47mm Radiomir Composite PAM339 and the 44mm Luminor PAM390
Wrist Shots[/b]
and now for the most important part
that's all from me for now. i will be following up with another PAM390 review soon.
hope u enjoyed it as much as i did.
