Panerai Luminor 1950 10 Days GMT PAM 270 Luxury Watch Review

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In 2006, Panerai joined the ranks of the true "manufactures," the watchmakers that also build their own movements. The following year, this Panerai Luminor 1950 10 Days GMT PAM 270 entered the PAM-theon as a showcase for the historic caliber P.2003, Panerai's very first in-house automatic caliber.
And Panerai launched its in-house thrust with the force of a Saturn V rocket. No baby steps here; the automatic-winding caliber 2003 packs serious watchmaking chops. The Panerai Luminor 10 Days GMT PAM 270 boasts a generous ten-day power reserve, a "dog fang" power reserve gauge, a second time zone with AM/PM distinction, and a sprawling display case back to showcase the goods.
While the PAM 270's movement is the star of this 44mm stainless steel show, the caliber is supported by a brilliant ensemble. Consider the curvaceous Luminor "1950" case. Call it the Luminor Mk. II; the “1950” is closer in profile to the original Panerai combat dive cases built during the 1950s by Rolex.
Compared to the 1990s Luminor that introduced Panerai to the watch buying public, the "1950" case is more complex, blessed with elegant compound curves, and finely finished in a fashion becoming of a luxury product.
The Panerai Luminor 1950 10 Days GMT PAM 270 makes strap-swapping a "snap." Panerai heeded the advice of its "Paneristi" fan base and devised a simple quick-change lug that permits easy removal and replacement of straps. Factory and aftermarket straps can be rotated without recourse to a jeweler or the scratch-prone screwdriver of earlier Panerai Luminor models.
Innovations aside, the Paneri Luminor 1950 10 Days GMT PAM 270 combines the essential features that established the modern cult of Firenze: cushion case; "sandwich" high-viz dial, crescent-shaped crown guard and locking lever; compatibility with a universe of aftermarket and factory straps.
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[@q3813]

I bought a 233 recently and it is one fine looking watch.

[@SamuelLee82]

Great job on this review, amazing presentation, product knowledge, and drawing story telling. You make me love Panerai Luminor 1950 even more- awesome work!

[@the1916company]

Samuel Lee Hi Samuel, thank you for your kind words! I try to keep the quality high, tell a complete story of each watch, and share my enthusiasm for what I do. Please visit often, because I try to post new videos daily.
Best,
Tim

[@sutats]

One of my favourites,

[@brianpsx1]

What strap is shown on the video? Thanks! Looks great!

[@smashexentertainment676]

What's the difference from PAM 533? It looks identical.

[@GioLaud]

does this watch come in manual? I love this watch, it is so unique

[@vadimdon]

Really love this watch. Would be so interesting a comparison with the 233.
Good review

[@the1916company]

+Vadim Don Thank you! The principal difference between the 233 and 270 is the 233's use of a manual caliber with eight days of autonomy rather than the 270's automatic with ten days of power reserve. Aside from that major differences, the stock factory leather straps are different, and the 270 has an Arabic numeral 9 on the dial rather than the 233's stick index.
Best,
Tim

[@algorithm007ify]

Hello Tim, would you get this over a PAM 422 ? Thank you

[@mikem7114]

Awesome watch

[@the1916company]

As The Miz would say, "AWESOME."
Thanks for watching Mike!
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[@5thcrx]

I would sell my Rolex day-date for this...