Panerai Radiomir 1940 3 Days Pam00514 47mm Swiss Mechanical Pam 514 Stingray

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47mm wide and pretty? This must be a Panerai.

A good example is the case used by Panerai for the PAM514. Known as the Radiomir 1940, the case is really a combination of design elements from the Radiomir and the Luminor. Some might call it a historically-influenced transitional case from Panerai’s history – and that would be true, but in many ways it is a good way to combine a bit of love for the Radiomir and Luminor cases in a distinct design. So yes, these are design tweaks, but in many instances I like to think that Panerai is working hard to design the perfect Panerai for each distinct flavor of consumer taste out there.

When Panerai released the PAM514 in 2013, they also released a sister model, known as the PAM512. What is the difference between the two? Both are Radiomir 1940 watches but the PAM512 comes in a 42mm wide case with a different movement (and no date). The PAM514 is 47mm wide with Panerai’s in-house made P.3000 manually wound movement – a mechanism that is quite attractive visually through the expansive sapphire crystal caseback window.

The P.3000 is a simple yet elegant movement. The bridge design is attractive and the mixture of industrial design and grace is apparent when you look at it and difficult to master in the way Panerai was able to achieve. Operating at a frequency of 21,600 bph (3Hz), the P.3000 has a power reserve of 72 hours. Functionally, the movement offers the time with subsidiary seconds dial and the date. When you pull the crown out one spot it moves the hour hand around in one hour stops which is useful for traveling, and also how you set the date. Though it does make adjusting the date a bit of a nuisance compared to a traditional quick-set date.

Oh yes, the date. What an odd item to be the source of controversy. Panerai integrates a date disc that matches the tones of the rest of the dial and I think overall makes the dial feel more useful. Though people do argue that the addition of the date window takes away from the overall elegance of the dial. I suppose everyone is right. The PAM512 doesn’t have the date, as well as many other Panerai models. Like I said, each of these is a slight tweak meant to satisfy at least one super picky Panerai fan.

 
While there is nothing new about the dial design of this Radiomir 1940 3 Days watch, it is very attractive and legible. You have the typical Panerai “sandwich dial,” as well as lume with a slightly aged-style color. Unlike the Panerai Luminor, only the top part of the dial has text – which I happen to enjoy. Overall, Radiomir dials are probably my favorite of what Panerai has to offer… across a range of what are admittedly a lot of nice dials. It is a Panerai, so the lume is pretty great – no complaints there.
 
The funny thing about many of the different Panerai case styles is that they wear differently and cannot be judged by the size alone. For instance, a 44mm wide Luminor 1950 case will wear larger than this 47mm wide Radiomir 1940 case. Why? Well a major reason has to do with the relatively flat caseback. The exhibition caseback window on the PAM514 is thin and allows for the watch to sit with a much lower profile than some of Panerai’s taller fare.
 

So while this Panerai watch is wide, it is also thinner than you might expect, making for a very comfortable fit. I think that this style case in a 44mm size would be perfect for my wrist, and Panerai is probably planning one or has probably already produced something very similar. I also like the very well-polished steel case which goes with the look well. Panerai also produced an 18k rose gold version of the Radiomir 1940 3 Days, known as the PAM515.

I usually don’t discuss watch crowns, but in this case I am going to mention it because Panerai made a particularly nice one. Unscrew the crown, and you’ll see that the stem is very thick and feels very secure. It is difficult to explain it in words, but I just wanted to mention that I was pleasantly surprised by the crown. The case is water resistant to 100 meters and over the dial is a sapphire crystal.

If you are willing to wind your watch regularly or prefer a manually-wound watch, the Panerai Radiomir 1940 3 Days PAM514 would make a solid daily wear, assuming you like the idea of wearing such a large watch on a regular basis. Large watches are fun, and I like them, but I do find myself wanting a smaller 42mm size when I don’t want to think about the watch on my wrist. One thing I can say about Panerai is that their watches are not things you forget on your wrist. They are large, bold, and sometimes heavy. They strive to remind you that “a Panerai is strapped to you!” – a fact many people seem to enjoy.

With so many options and new choices coming each year, it is difficult to decide which Panerai is right for you. It would be hard to think of a complete watch collection without at least one Panerai in it at some point. With enough disposable income I think the PAM514 would be a nice addition to a collection because of its thinner profile and bold size. 

 

Check out the Incredible Custom made Stingray strap I added!!

BRAND: Panerai

MODEL: Radiomir 1940 3 Days Pam00514

MOVEMENT: Swiss Manual Wind 

CASE: Stainless Steel

CROWN: Screw Down Crown

SIZE: 47mm

LUGS: 26mm

DIAL: Black Dial with Date

BEZEL: Non rotating

CONDITION: Pre-owned – Excellent!

BOXES/PAPERS: Panerai Box Set, manual, screwdriver, additional strap, etc – everything you see in the pictures! 

WATER RESISTANCE: – 300m

STRAP/BRACELET: – 2 – Incredible Custom Brown Stingray strap with Panerai Steel tang buckle & Additional Unworn Panerai Leather strap.

 

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