Panerai Radiomir California 3 Days PAM 424 Luxury Watch Review

http://www.thewatchbox.com Everyone wants a vintage muscle car - at least in theory. The reality of bias-ply tires, indifferent handling, cold-start carb issues, and 80,000 mile engine rebuilds convinces many that the "good old days" were, in fact, the Dark Ages. But combine all of the style and performance with a modern package, and suddenly the same buyers are lining up with checkbooks in hand. The PAM424 Radiomir California 3 Days is that kind of machine. Previous Panerai Historic and Special Series vintage tribute models have imposed compromises via minimal water resistance, no date indicator, sewn-on straps, and scratch-prone acrylic crystals. Not the PAM424. It's a true daily driver in every sense. The Radiomir California 3 Days preserves the killer specwar vibe of the original 1936-1938 combat divers, but it packs the refinement, finish quality, and features of a modern luxury watch. The date window provides a convenient reference, the sapphire crystal is scratch-proof, the lugs permit easy strap-swapping, and the magnificent Panerai-exclusive movement is visible through the display caseback. Sometimes, it's refreshing to realize that the Good Old Days are here and now. Video and content by Tim Mosso.