Panerai PAM01313 c/o DomH

[JatHanspal]

Having been after a Panerai for some time, but never really taken the jump, when I came across the blue PAM01313, I felt the time had come. That said, I still deliberated for a long time, and a few weeks ago, I finally committed myself given that its my 40th later this year - makes a good man maths logic to go spending some money.

I contacted DomH and cannot fault this service. Great guy to deal with, and given it did this all remotely/over the web, he was super easy to deal with. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

On to the watch itself, it landed with me a few days ago and here it the first photo of it on my wrist. I purchased this not having seen one in person, and not having tried one on. I don't regret it. The photos don't really do it justice, but its a REALLY nice watch IMO. Wears very well on the wrist, feel comparable to my SuperOcean 46, I think mainly due to the crown guard making it feel bigger than the actual face diameter. The alligator strap is very nice, albeit I miss the precision adjustments of deployant clasps, so I may look into a different clasp/strap combo later on. Other than that - this is it..... will get more photos if anyone wants, but to be honest, the ones online on websites/blogs/review do it far better justice.

[JatHanspal]

EX51GE R said:

Looks lovely but what's with the winder overhanging your hand by so much? Has it just slipped down your wrist?

It's the angle of the photo makes it look like its edging towards the middle of my hand, not the case.

[JatHanspal]

Fas1975 said:

Congratulations on the 1313. I picked up the same piece in December, also via DomH and it's my favourite piece in the collection currently.

Like you, I don't like the current strap config, it's not comfortable for some reason. I've ordered the exact same strap in deployant format but brexit has caused a massive delay due to Panerai having to refile exotic leather import paperwork, but hopefully not too much longer.

It's currently on the rubber strap, it's comfortable but I really want it on the leather

I recall seeing your post, lovely watches indeed.

Is it not possible to retro fit the deployant clasp onto the supplied strap? I know it will leave the buckle holes showing, but wondered if this can be done? Or does it really need a new strap?

I just put mine onto the rubber one this weekend, not worn the watch really yet - will see how i get on. I actually really like the versatility and like the style of the rubber strap as much as the finesse of the alligator one.

[JatHanspal]

Barchettaman said:

We used to have the same duvet cover, I wondered where it had gone.

Glad you finally found it. lol

[JatHanspal]

Thanks for bumping. Does the clasp allow any adjustment? As in if your idea size is between two holes on the strap, would the deployant clasp allow this fit to be achieved? Or is it just replacing the buckle with the clasp, and you are still suck with the sized governed by the holes in the strap?

[JatHanspal]

Thanks very much. It does look nice.

If you do get a chance, Id love to know how the holes in the stock strap compare to your new one. In any case, enjoy it!

[JatHanspal]

toastybase said:

Lovely watch and congratulations.

May I ask why you didn’t go to Panerai directly?

Competitive price, watch is still supplied new with all papers and PamGuard via an AD. Not sure if Panerai direct would have done the same deal.