Panerai Luminor Base Logo Acciaio PAM 000 & PAM 005

Of all of the Panerai's presently being produced, the Five and Zero need little introduction. Despite to be the least expensive basic level choices within the line-up, they look like probably the most desired. The lengthy wait-lists at boutiques and authorised sellers are really a testament of the recognition.

The Zero and also the Five are the same in each and every aspect aside from the absence of the seconds sub dial at 9 o'clock around the former. The second comes standard with COSC certification as the latter, because of the lack of a second-hand isn't COSC licensed. They're operated by the workhorse UNITAS 6497 movement but christened as calibre OP I and OP II correspondingly. Power reserve is ranked at 56 hours but actually I have clocked greater than 60 hours on the full wind for all of them.

The familiar Bettarini case utilized on the Zero and Five is comparable to the main one accustomed to house the most recent selection of P5000 movements. However, they are slightly thicker because the movements utilized in these base models are thicker compared to P5000. Despite its relatively large 44mm case, this range making use of the Bettarini case appears is the PAM of preference, especially among individuals with more compact arms, according to my observation. The lug design plays a vital part because they are considerably tilted, thus creating minimal overhang.

Unlike the 510 and 422 that have been examined earlier, these dials have applied stick and Arabic 12, 3, 6) markers. These applied dials possess a more nostalgic feel in some way. Personally, sandwich dials appear a little bit more contemporary in comparison. The superbly applied markers allow for great works of art. It's really no slouch in comparison towards the stenciled neatness of the sandwiched stablemates.

The covered case backs are certainly more interesting than the usual Rolex's and therefore are etched with interesting information like GHD serial numbers, production series, depth rating etc. These brothers and sisters are a complete delight around the wrist. The Zero looks slightly bigger because the dial is cleaner and fewer cluttered. But that is just an optical illusion. The considerably tilted lugs keep your watches snug towards the wrist.

Though unlike the 372 which has more of the original Luminor DNA, these basses utilises cases in the late pre-vendome era and have the effect of the PAM revival. Well, yes, Sly were built with a great amount within the campaign, but that is another story altogether. Furthermore, these are the only Luminors branded with the OP logo, too.