patrick_y
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Things I really like about the 615...
The 615 is overall a well executed piece. And you mentioned the Rolex Deep Sea, which is a good comparison regardless of the size difference. The main reason why I like Panerais generally more than the Deep Sea is that the Deep Sea has a really small bracelet compared to the rest of the watch. It makes the watch less comfortable to wear. Panerai watches are always huge, but the strap is also extremely wide, thus spreading out the weight and balance of the watch more comfortably over the extra width of the watch strap. This makes the Panerai much more comfortable for me. The IWC Big Pilot is another example of a huge watch on a skinny strap.
Here are some reasons why I think the 615 a great piece:
1. The ceramic detailing is an interesting touch. Makes the bezel stand out a bit more. However, comparing the 615 with the similar titanium version, I don't see significant advantages of having the ceramic, except you'll have less visible scratches on the ceramic bezel.
2. I really like the use of the different color lume on the dial and the bezel. Blue and green combination looks great in person and has a practical benefit as well.
3. Panerai does not advise the use of the chrono pushers while underwater. And they've supplied screw down buttons for the chrono to absolutely ensure water resistance.
4. This watch has a huge presence on the wrist! At 47MM, it's large, and the LUMINOR crown guard makes almost every Panerai look larger than it is. But having the chronograph buttons on the other side of the crown adds visual size without the bulk. A bigger looking watch that doesn't look any bigger.
It's a really cool watch!
More posts:
SIHH 2015: Panerai PAM615 Submersible Chrono Flyback w/ Ceramic Bezel - live pictures
Patrick sent me live pictures of the new 47mm Panerai PAM615 Luminor 1950 Submersible with black ceramic bezel. I especially wanted to highlight this Panerai because personally, I think this PAM615 is one of Panerai's best looking Submersible chronographs...
I do agree
this is a handsome watch. At last OP is moving the pushers away from the crown guard which I thought is a great idea. I've never been a big fan of round pushers protruding from the sides of the crown guard.
Things I really like about the 615...
The 615 is overall a well executed piece. And you mentioned the Rolex Deep Sea, which is a good comparison regardless of the size difference. The main reason why I like Panerais generally more than the Deep Sea is that the Deep Sea has a really small brac...
nice quick review my friend...
I have always like the 389...but at 47mm..its just too darn big..but it is a looker...
They are big...
They are big watches. But at the end of the day, they're supposed to be. They should include gym memberships or steroids (joke) at your local Panerai dealer. Thanks for writing Phil!
