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The VS Factory V2 version of the Panerai PAM00382 bronze wristwatch is a rather special large Panerai timepiece. The entire watch is crafted from bronze, giving it a weathered and vintage appearance. One characteristic of bronze is that it continuously oxidizes over time, forming a unique pattern on the case. Therefore, each PAM00382 is truly one-of-a-kind, and this is where its charm lies. Below, let’s take a look at real-life photos of the VS Factory version.
As for the crystal, there is no doubt that it is made of sapphire glass, and it is coated with a blue film like the original one to enhance transparency.
The outer ring is finely processed, and the teeth and lugs are polished very well, and the black lines and imprints on the surface can be seen in the photo are the oxidation marks of bronze exposed to room temperature, which will become more and more uniform with the passage of time, so, the charm of 382 is that the more you wear it, the more beautiful it is, in the absence of any assistance to wear it normally, it will reach the most perfect state in half a year, similar to the pulp effect of antique bracelets.
The dial is impeccable, with neat lettering on the dial and luminous powder filling without spillage.
The bronze used in the VS Factory Panerai PAM382 bronze wristwatch is CuSn8 (tin bronze), an alloy of pure copper and pure tin. In addition to being extremely corrosion-resistant and having extremely high structural toughness, this material can also always maintain its original warm tone. At the same time, over time, its surface will be covered with a layer of green patina, making its appearance more quaint.
On the other side, the bridge and handle are made of bronze, and the structure is exactly the same as that of the counter, and most of the accessories are interchangeable with the original.
The caseback is often in contact with the body, and the bronze material is easy to cause allergies, so it is made of the same titanium material as the original product, and the caseback glass is made of the same sapphire material as the mirror.
In terms of movement, it adopts the P9000 movement produced by VS factory, which can provide about 60 hours of power, and the same time adjustment method as the original product, which can move the date forward or backward through a quick adjustment of the hour hand. It has been six years since the launch of the P9000 calibre produced by VS, and the overall quality is still worthy of recognition, with accurate and stable timekeeping.
The strap says that the strap of this VS factory is also made of brown calfskin, and there are uneven cracks on the surface of the band, which has a good texture, and the coding and lettering on the back of the strap are also deeper. The pin buckle also has PNERAI lettering.
The luminous VS factory bronze 382 is also relatively sharp!
After reading this, I believe everyone has a better understanding of this VS Factory V2 version bronze Panerai PAM00382. Details determine success or failure, and it is evident that VS Factory has invested significant effort into this timepiece to create such a meticulously crafted work. That’s all for today’s discussion on the VS Factory V2 Panerai PAM00382. Thank you for watching, everyone!
