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rajurama · 13 June 2021, 05:09 AM

Panerai Carbotech was always on my mind but was unsure of the material , unsure of 44mm size as I have the 42mm Sub. However when 1661 was launched , I just wanted it regardless of my above concerns and of all the brands I have Panerai is something you can't acquire with a rational mind :)

So this just landed! Initial thoughts the material feels silkly smooth and really touch friendly. Super light weight which eased my apprehension of 44mm size , the lugs do over hang my small wrists but don't care about it , hey its a Pam.

The dial is so sexy and so unique even for Panerais. I think it will look even better with my custom straps which are on the way and more photos will be uploaded.

The movement , well I was hoping for the hacking seconds but mine is the non-hacking updated version , not a deal breaker but still clueless whether is it really an update or downgrade. Do note that it is noisy compared to my gold sub , probably it's due to carbon case.

Cheers
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Gerardus · 13 June 2021, 05:11 AM

Huge congrats

ks58 · 13 June 2021, 05:53 AM

It’s a stunner! I really like this one.

997targa · 13 June 2021, 08:44 AM

Congrats. Those are really good looking.

enjoythemusic · 13 June 2021, 09:03 AM

Congrats! Love that blue-stitched band.

ks58 · 13 June 2021, 10:28 AM

Yea, I agree, the blue stitched band is awesome!

Cru Jones · 13 June 2021, 09:46 PM

Very nice, congrats! PAMs work so well when all-black.

rambo99 · 13 June 2021, 10:00 PM

congratulations! this is surely a fantastic piece and i really like the new style rubber strap. i own the 1616 which is also made of carbotech material, its strong, scratch proof, and finger print proof, not like stainless steel which is finger print magnet. enjoy it!

MohiMedia · 14 June 2021, 08:25 AM

This is one of my top Panerai. Definitely something that needs to be in my collection eventually. Congrats!

Although I can't help but feel, it makes the LAB ID less special when this exists. Kind of like if you're a McLaren P1 owner and then the 720S comes out so soon after making it feel less special.

Now obviously the LAB ID has a crazy caseback but still.

mobster600 · 14 June 2021, 12:49 PM

Congrats!

ks58 · 14 June 2021, 01:11 PM

I feel like I’m starting to see the problem with Panerai. When they release limited editions, if they’re popular enough, they re release in a few years something very similar, which basically negates the Limited Edition piece. Collectibility and exclusivity are never considered.

rambo99 · 14 June 2021, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ks58

I feel like I’m starting to see the problem with Panerai. When they release limited editions, if they’re popular enough, they re release in a few years something very similar, which basically negates the Limited Edition piece. Collectibility and exclusivity are never considered.

you are almost 10years late to realize this, lol!

rajurama · 26 June 2021, 08:53 PM

Finally got some wrist time and added a double horn strap... So stealthy ! Nice lume which is green as many would be curious about the color..

Another update is I am trying to source from Panerai to get a sapphire caseback , will keep updated. IMG20210626131917.jpg IMG20210626132617.jpg IMG20210626133531.jpg IMG20210626132018.jpg IMG20210626134404.jpg IMG20210626132708.jpg IMG20210621153622.jpg

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13 June 2021, 05:09 AM	#1
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,084	Just in 1661 Panerai Carbotech was always on my mind but was unsure of the material , unsure of 44mm size as I have the 42mm Sub. However when 1661 was launched , I just wanted it regardless of my above concerns and of all the brands I have Panerai is something you can't acquire with a rational mind :) So this just landed! Initial thoughts the material feels silkly smooth and really touch friendly. Super light weight which eased my apprehension of 44mm size , the lugs do over hang my small wrists but don't care about it , hey its a Pam. The dial is so sexy and so unique even for Panerais. I think it will look even better with my custom straps which are on the way and more photos will be uploaded. The movement , well I was hoping for the hacking seconds but mine is the non-hacking updated version , not a deal breaker but still clueless whether is it really an update or downgrade. Do note that it is noisy compared to my gold sub , probably it's due to carbon case. Cheers IMG20210612211216.jpg IMG-20210612-WA0036.jpg Sent from my CPH1979 using Tapatalk __________________ रोलेक्स

13 June 2021, 05:11 AM	#2
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,128	Huge congrats __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

13 June 2021, 09:03 AM	#5
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 20,984	Congrats! Love that blue-stitched band. __________________ __________________ ----> TAMPA Meetup In December 2024 <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=13450519 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

26 June 2021, 08:53 PM	#13
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,084	Finally got some wrist time and added a double horn strap... So stealthy ! Nice lume which is green as many would be curious about the color.. Another update is I am trying to source from Panerai to get a sapphire caseback , will keep updated. IMG20210626131917.jpg IMG20210626132617.jpg IMG20210626133531.jpg IMG20210626132018.jpg IMG20210626134404.jpg IMG20210626132708.jpg IMG20210621153622.jpg Sent from my CPH1979 using Tapatalk __________________ रोलेक्स

13 June 2021, 05:53 AM	#3
ks58 Banned Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United States Posts: 1,533	It’s a stunner! I really like this one.

13 June 2021, 08:44 AM	#4
997targa "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 20	Congrats. Those are really good looking.

13 June 2021, 10:28 AM	#6
ks58 Banned Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United States Posts: 1,533	Yea, I agree, the blue stitched band is awesome!

13 June 2021, 09:46 PM	#7
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,242	Very nice, congrats! PAMs work so well when all-black.

13 June 2021, 10:00 PM	#8
rambo99 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tokyo Watch: SD43,PAM1616,Hulk Posts: 3,567	congratulations! this is surely a fantastic piece and i really like the new style rubber strap. i own the 1616 which is also made of carbotech material, its strong, scratch proof, and finger print proof, not like stainless steel which is finger print magnet. enjoy it!

14 June 2021, 08:25 AM	#9
MohiMedia "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Mohi Location: Boca Raton, FL Watch: AP 26405CE Posts: 39	This is one of my top Panerai. Definitely something that needs to be in my collection eventually. Congrats! Although I can't help but feel, it makes the LAB ID less special when this exists. Kind of like if you're a McLaren P1 owner and then the 720S comes out so soon after making it feel less special. Now obviously the LAB ID has a crazy caseback but still.

14 June 2021, 12:49 PM	#10
mobster600 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: Yes Posts: 1,509	Congrats!

14 June 2021, 01:11 PM	#11
ks58 Banned Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United States Posts: 1,533	I feel like I’m starting to see the problem with Panerai. When they release limited editions, if they’re popular enough, they re release in a few years something very similar, which basically negates the Limited Edition piece. Collectibility and exclusivity are never considered.

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