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a "T dial"
May 07, 2008,02:12 AM
is one in which the numerals and indices are made from a compound that contains tritium, a slightly radioactive and luminescent material. They're very desirable amongst collectors, and A series Panerai had tritium dials. There were also a number of B series watches released with T dials, and these are commonly referred to as BT watches, for B series, Tritium dial.
Panerai began replacing tritium dials with Luminova (a non-toxic, non-radioactive photosensitive compound) starting with the B series. There are numerous and notable exceptions to this rule, but the 233, for example, is Luminova.
The 28B has a Clous de Paris, or "hobnail" dial - hence your allusion to gridlines, I believe.
Hope this helpful.
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PAM 28B
By: Celestial : May 6th, 2008-11:14
Guys, What do you think of PAM 28B? Nice piece or would you preffer pam 233?
two completely different pieces
By: Asimut : May 6th, 2008-12:42
I personally prefer the 28B, especially if its a t dial, but for an everyday wear watch the 233 may be a wiser choice. Asi
what is a T dial?
By: Celestial : May 7th, 2008-01:37
I was offered the one that has gridlines vertical and horisontal
a "T dial"
By: bo : May 7th, 2008-02:12
is one in which the numerals and indices are made from a compound that contains tritium, a slightly radioactive and luminescent material. They're very desirable amongst collectors, and A series Panerai had tritium dials. There were also a number of B seri...
Correct, Bo, but a T dial is also
By: amanico : May 7th, 2008-03:07
A wonderful dial, as Tritium gives some soul to the dial, some depht, something hard to describe, but just magnificient... Best. Nicolas
28B over the 233...
By: Krieng : May 6th, 2008-22:21
PVD case with power reserve indicator on fantastic hobnail dial....the one that you can't miss! Cheers
