Panerai Radiomir 1940 PAM00398 and Radiomir 1940 PAM00399 (PAM00784) Luxury Watch Review

http://www.thewatchbox.com The Panerai Radiomir 1940 PAM00398 and Radiomir 1940 PAM00399 speak in unison: together, they're officially the PAM00784. Panerai leveraged the novelty and excitement surrounding the PAM 784 to help launch its bolder Radiomir 1940 case shape. While 100 examples of each watch were produced for the 2012 Panerai Special Editions model year, fifty special units of each reference were paired with identical millesimation (i.e., both 050/050, both 049/050, etc.). The two watches of each set are considered to be one PAM reference. The PAM 398 features a rich red gold Panerai Radiomir 1940 case with a tobacco dial and red gold hands. The combination is visually warm and upscale while retaining the legibility and classic barrel-chested look that made Panerai famous. A matching brown alligator strap with contrasting stitch complements the rose gold of the case and offers a change of pace from the cowhide-bound Panerai norm. Panerai graces the PAM 398 with a final premium flourish in the form of a full red gold deployant clasp. The PAM 399 preserves the essential features of its sibling but adds nuance to set itself apart as the sportier of the two 1940s. A polished stainless steel Radiomir 1940 case recalls the base metal origins of the original Panerai combat dive watches, and a matte black dial provides the ideal backdrop to achieve a powerful two-tone impact. The PAM 399 preserves the rose gold hands and simulated aged-radium indexes of the of the