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28 August 2024, 07:13 PM | #1 |
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‘Driven’ back
The Panerai website describes some of their watches have a ‘driven’ back as opposed to a screwdown.
Would I be right in saying that this is a press fit back. Tried searching and some comments in ‘other places’ say that it has some sort of bayonet fitting but this isn’t clear. Thanks in advance for all answers.
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29 August 2024, 12:53 AM | #2 |
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Yes, or "snap on back".
Whatever the term, I feel like it's a regression from the screw down backs, even if functionally it seems to result in the same water resistance. |
29 August 2024, 01:15 AM | #3 |
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Driven used to mean a fastener was used in watchmaking. Snap caseback was different.
But with Panerai who knows? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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29 August 2024, 03:14 AM | #4 |
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I really don't know. A bayonet back seems ok for me, the point is that nobody have seen any picture of it.
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30 August 2024, 08:54 PM | #6 |
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Unfortunately, the 914 does not have a sapphire glass on the back for at least last 3 years of production... I have one from 2021, and just a regular SS caseback. :(
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The PAM's are just "pressed" up against the case with the crown lever. I like the look and the novelty of "popping" the lever open and closed.
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You're correct that a "driven" back typically refers to a press-fit case back. In this design, the back is secured tightly against the case without threads, which can make it less robust than a screw-down case back but still provides adequate water resistance for most Panerai models.
The mention of a "bayonet fitting" may refer to a specific type of press-fit that involves a locking mechanism, but it’s often used interchangeably with press-fit in this context. If you're considering a watch with a driven back, it's always a good idea to check the specific model's water resistance rating to ensure it meets your needs. |
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