Thoughts on PAM 364 Submersible

I recently sold my 24 after acquiring a 312. I realized what I was missing in the 1950’s case. I’ve tried on a number of Sub’s recently – the new 44mm’s and an older Mike Horn 47mm. 47mm is big on my 7 inch wrist, but it’s a Panerai right? I keep seeing reviews of these on 6 inch wrists so…. The 47mm in Ti also felt lighter than the 44mm’s in steel.

I’ve seen a few 364’s that aren’t “that” much more than a new-ish 1305 and would lean towards something more unique and limited. BUT…

Thoughts on PAM 364 Submersible

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The diver you hated, then grew to love

I recently picked up a watch that I’ve wanted and tried to buy for quite a while, a bronze Armida A1, specifically with the minimalist bezel. I believe there were only two made in this variant. As I waited to take delivery, I thought back on what I thought of the model when it first came out. To put it kindly, I didn’t like it. I just didn’t get it. The lume markers seemed a bit too big, the dome on it was way more dome-y than anything else on the market and there didn’t seem to be a…

The diver you hated, then grew to love

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