Panerai PAM01232 VS Factory Review

Panerai Wristwatch PAM01232 model is produced by VS Factory with a 5th class titanium case, 47 mm diameter and Super Clone P.9000 movement architecture. It is among the most successful 1:1 super clone watch reviews on the market, with its sapphire crystal AR coating glass, original case tolerances and detailed workmanship.

Although Panerai's product range is very wide, the models are actually similar to each other. 42, 44 and 47 mm options according to size; According to the material, there are options such as titanium case, stainless steel, ceramic, bronze and carbon fiber. VS Factory has achieved a truly high level of success in processing these materials. Naturally, many watch lovers question whether the carbon fiber material is real. Note that although carbon fiber is a relatively valuable material, when a volume production factory opens large quantities of molds, the price drops and the authenticity of the material is guaranteed; This is a matter of commercial economics. Please also note that the material used in this watch in the replica market is real carbon fiber. Of course, some manufacturers use alloy materials directly and apply a patterned coating to the surface; This doesn't count as carbon fiber. The main feature of carbon fiber material is lightness; It ensures that it does not weigh on the hand even when wearing the oversized case of the original, which is a unique feature of carbon fiber.

As for the material of VS Factory sbf Panerai carbon fiber 1232; The watch is made of carbon fiber. This material is quite high-end and is often used in places such as aircraft parts, as it is inherently lightweight; On the watch side, it is seen in brands such as Richard Mille. Thanks to this material, the weight of the watch is approximately 132 grams. The carbon fiber case design gives the watch a very pleasant grip feeling; The sense of texture is quite strong and has personality. Pay attention to the following here: It is necessary to handle the watch with care in the future, avoiding unnecessary impacts and preventing it from breaking. On the right side, there is the classic crown protection bridge detail of the watch; This bridge gives the watch a strong recognition. The engravings on the ear area are also extremely clear and legible.

As for the bezel of the watch, it is a rotating detail. There is a lume sign at position 12. When turning the bezel, do not turn it clockwise; Otherwise, the bezel may be damaged. The function of this bezel is a detail related to the chronograph. The engravings on the bezel and other details are also processed to the finest detail. On the glass side, this time sapphire glass was used in the watch; This adds extra clarity to the watch. There is also a slight fish-eye feel to the glass when viewed from the side. It does not scratch easily with further use; The detail work is truly impressive.

As for the dial surface; The dial and strap were specifically chosen in a dark sea blue tone. The date window on the dial has been rearranged and readability has been greatly improved; This feature will be rolled out to the entire potential dive series in the future. Its appearance is extremely stylish, and since its material is carbon fiber, it is very light. Lume is applied in two colors; Thus, the hour markers and hour and minute hands can be clearly distinguished, making it easy and comfortable to read the time at night. Dial workmanship stands out; The fonts are full, the hour and minute hands are finely processed, the date window attracts attention with its trapezoidal design, its opening is smooth and square, the chamfers are regular, and the date numerals are full. It really gives a quality feel in terms of detail workmanship.

Is the carbon fiber material of VS Factory Panerai 1232 real?

First of all, it is necessary to understand this material a little. Carbon fiber is a high-strength and high-modulus fiber with a carbon content of over 90%; It ranks first among all chemical fibers in high temperature resistance. It is produced by using acrylic and viscose fiber as raw materials and oxidizing and carbonizing it at high temperatures; Naturally, it is mostly used in upper segment products. For example, Richard Mille has many models that use this material. Carbon fiber is also used as a material in replica watches; The advantage of this material is its lightness. The material used by large factories in the replica industry is truly carbon fiber. Many watch enthusiasts think that carbon fiber is something very unattainable or inaccessible; However, this is a matter of commercial economy and there is nothing that cannot be achieved. In the case of VS Factory Panerai, it is literally carbon fiber.

As for this Panerai 1232; The entire watch is made of this carbon fiber material and does not weigh the hand even at the 44 mm size of the original; This is an indication of carbon fiber material. While examining the Panerai 616 that I had previously disassembled, I made an evaluation about the material. Due to its texture structure, carbon fiber may cause the case to break in the pattern area due to impacts in the future; Therefore, it is necessary to be careful and avoid impacts when wearing it. However, the grip feeling of the carbon fiber material is extremely good and it is a material that is very pleasant in the hand.

If we look at the Panerai series in general, there are models such as 616, 1616, 960 among carbon fiber watches; These are highly representative models. VS Factory's case mold workmanship is also very impressive. Today, VS Factory has also carefully brought the case details of the watch closer to the original; Thus, the grip feeling of the case has improved even more. Starting from 616, VS Factory went through a renewal in this regard and has continued this until today. The detail work is truly impressive.

As for the back side; This time, the watch uses the classic closed case back style. The engraving details on the back are extremely clear, and the pattern gives a very three-dimensional feel. The back has a screw design and the water resistance of the watch is increased with the waterproof gasket design. Try not to open the back of the case yourself in future use; Otherwise, the waterproof seal may move and the waterproofness of the watch may weaken.

On the mechanism side, this time the P900 mechanism was used. This mechanism is actually an improvement of the previous OP mechanism. Note here: the original has also now been upgraded to the P900 movement, only the P9001 etc. not limited to; It is useful to know this. Actually, there is a point of criticism here: the original P900 movement can drive the date display independently, but VS Factory this time offers the same features as the previous P9000 one-piece movement in terms of function; There is a bit of a lack of vision in this regard. However, the stability of this mechanism is extremely good; Ultimately, VS Factory's mechanisms have passed the test of the market. When the closed caseback style is added to this, the give-away points of the watch are reduced.

As for 1232, which is the protagonist of this article; The overall size of the watch is 44 mm, which is a very classic size for Panerai. However, with the addition of carbon fiber material, the weight of the watch reached 132 grams; The weight here includes the strap, and yet it does not feel heavy in the hand. This is an advantage that carbon fiber offers. In addition, the entire watch was released in a blue style as a new model, which is the highlight of this watch. On the mechanism side, the P900 mechanism was used; This is VS Factory's own production mechanism and reflects the charm of the original down to the smallest detail.

Summary: In this article, we have resolved the question marks that watch lovers have about carbon fiber material with the VS Factory Panerai 1232 review. In the case of VS Factory, the material is literally the same as the original. The unique appeal of carbon fiber material is its lightness; The sense of texture also carries a sporty spirit. Watch lovers who like it can buy it with peace of mind.

I hope this article was useful to you. I will share more detailed disassembly, real shot review and real-replica comparison in the future.