Here I am finally writing about some great news about Panerai replica watches. It has been a while since I was avoiding talking about them because they simply disappeared from our virtual shelves. After Covid hit the industry, it took quite a lot of effort to reestablish the balance in our store and bring the most wanted replicas back.
Panerai imitations have been missing not only in our store but in the whole industry as well. Some dealers did provide them. But, after a close inspection, I decided to better NOT recommend them, as I wasn’t satisfied with what I was seeing. A couple of weeks ago, the factory we are partnering with, announced the resumption of Panerai replica production and it made me extremely cheerful as I know how great it makes them. So, we recently received some samples to analyze them and confirm if we take them or if they need improvements. That’s how we usually work with our partners.
The samples we received are hand-winding movement replicas with pretty decent quality, I shall say. Most of them refer to the traditional PAM III and PAM 005. In addition, we received a new model for the first time: it’s about the PAM 779 of which I remained enchanted due to its vintage look and attractive leather strap. Let’s take them step by step.
Panerai replica watch specifications
I always say to my AAAReplica colleagues that my main priority is to see the quality of a replica watch. I might accept some minor design deviations like, for example, a minor misplacing of the date window. But, what I can’t stand is the poor quality of the finish, screws compactness, or crown wrong assembling. These are critical errors for me that I can’t accept and if I spot any of them in the replicas we receive, I insist on sending them back to the dealer. In fact, I’m happy to see that my teammates have the same visions as I do, this is why, perhaps, customers are pretty satisfied with what they receive. I truly hope they will appreciate these Panerai replicas, as I see quite professional work in them.
PAM 779 replicas
The PAM 779 models we got are all made of titanium, which is a pretty great start. I can spot black DLC coating on their cases, lugs, and crown, as well. Regarding dimensions, the diameter is pretty generous but common for Panerai watches. These come in 44mm diameter and as far as I can see with the naked eye, the thickness seems to be pretty close to the genuine models. Actually, I only analyzed the thickness visually only, without properly measuring it with any special tool. Considering that these replicas house a manual winding movement, it’s unlikely that they are substantially different from the original watches.
The pieces come with a black solid dial, on which Arabic and Roman numerals end together to create an unusual picture. Overall, the dial is pretty animist, the main spot falling on the blue minute and hour hands. The brown leather strap strengthens the vintage charisma of these timepieces, featuring an intricate structure and contrasting stitching. I think vintage lovers will embrace this model and if so, they would better hurry up. The factory suggested that this line was going to be a limited one.
Luminor Due PAM 1046 replicas
A more classic option from Panerai is the PAM 1046 model with a 42mm case. The beauty of this line is that it looks great on both men and ladies. Many customers not once ask me about couple watches for husbands and wives. Honestly, these are one of my favorite recommendations. These look great in any casual-business environment, as well as in formal circles.
Compared to most automatic timepieces, the PAM 1946 features a pretty thin case. Being only 14mm thick, I believe this model would be a great option for comfort seekers. The whole watch frame, including the case and the bezel, comes with a homogenous mirror polish, except for the caseback. The latter has a brushed surface and shows some accurate engravings on it. By the way, the replica watch runs on a P.900 clone movement with pretty decent precision and smooth functioning.
Dial
Unlike the previous back dial, the PAM 1046 is more delicate due to its white dial. Hour markers and hands express a sort of beauty due to the brown luminescence that couples perfectly with the leather strap tone. Right next to the 9 o’clock index you’ll see the small second-hand sub-dial. On the other extreme, next to the 3 o’clock, you’ll spot the date window featuring clear black numerals. Honestly, the more I look at this replica, the harder I can find any flaws. The factory exceeded all my expectations, I must say.
Luminor GMT PAM 088 replicas
In fact, you probably recall this replica watch being available some years ago in our store. So, it’s not a new model, but it’s a demanded one. So, here it is again in all its glory. The great news is that this time, the replicas have a much higher quality than the previous tranches. Compared to the replicas of some years ago, these are a bit more expensive, I must say. On the other hand, the higher price is justified by the improved physical condition and upgraded functionality.
The truth is that the design of the PAM 088 is not conventional at all. I dare to say that not any watch lover can “understand” this watch. But, those who know a thing or two about GMT will find it lovely. The first thing that stands out in this model is its thickness. It is 16,6 thick, while the diameter is pretty standard at 44mm. Visually, the whole picture expresses a finish contrast since the case and bezel are polished, while the crown bridge is brushed. Another distinctive characteristic is the date magnifier. Unlike other Panerai models, this one has it set above the date window.
Dial
Similar to the PAM 779, the 088 version features a black dial. Again, we see some contrasts on the watch face, as the second hand runs on a silver subdial. In dark conditions, the timepiece emits strong green nuances due to the hands’ Superluminova coating. The whole construction runs on an OP VIII automatic movement, which is a modification of a Chinese movement. It is worth mentioning that the GMT function works flawlessly registering no errors.
Basically, the replica comes with a brown leather strap. But, the customers will receive a bonus in their orders: a pair of black rubber straps to adapt the replica to different circumstances.
Final words
It was a pleasure to inspect these watches, to be honest. I was missing Panerai replicas and I’m glad to see that their quality and aesthetic condition have only improved. Panerai brand is a specific one, in my opinion. It has a specific design approach and a particular charisma. If you search for such watches, take a look at them. Hope you enjoy them the way I did.