Panerai Luminor Submersible PAM1118 VS Factory Review

The Panerai Luminor Submersible PAM1118 model is produced by VS Factory with a class 5 titanium case, standard case diameter and Super Clone P.9010 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.

Case and Body Workmanship

The 44-millimeter diameter case is made of Carbotech carbon fiber, a unique composite material. This material is obtained by stacking thin carbon fiber layers in 7 layers per millimeter, arranged directionally and alternately relative to each other, and combined under high temperature and pressure. In addition to being lightweight, it is also extremely resistant to pressure and corrosion. The matte black surface is very textured and its pattern is very nice. Moreover, each watch displays a unique texture due to differences in the way it is cut, thus becoming a one-of-a-kind piece.

Glass and Sapphire Crystal

Slightly curved sapphire glass is used on the watch glass. The pure glass, without a blue coating, is clear and transparent and also offers good resistance to scratches.

Dial and Hand Details

A black sunburst pattern is used on the dial. At the 12 and 6 positions, there is the Panerai brand logo and the name of the collection to which the watch belongs. The dial layout is also quite appropriate: the date display is positioned at position 3 and the small seconds display is positioned at position 9, balancing each other. As a whole, it offers a visual feast that is both flashy and elegant. Sword type hour and minute hands are placed in the center. All hour markers and hour and minute hands are filled with green Super-LumiNova lume material; The filling is smooth and full, there is no problem such as overflow. Arabic numerals at positions 6, 9 and 12 create a strong three-dimensional effect and add a flashy touch! The stick hour markers are processed with three-dimensional workmanship and have a lume coating.

Thanks to the closed case back design, the waterproof performance of the watch has been significantly increased. The texts engraved on the case back and the Panerai logo are clearly read; The depth and dimensions are quite appropriate, the edge details are finely processed. Both its touch and appearance are very successful. VS's own developed P9000 mechanism was used as the mechanism; However, the original has the P9010 movement, there is a difference at this point. Due to the closed case back design, the structure and appearance of the movement can be ignored. Although the model is different from the original, its functions are the same and its stability is extremely good. I'm sure everyone is more or less aware of the solid reputation of VS mechanisms.

Strap, Buckle and Comfort

The strap is made of braided fiber nylon decorated with lume stitching. Its workmanship is fine and it is comfortable to wear. Paired with titanium alloy buckle; It is both simple and useful and gives a feeling of complete confidence.

The most striking aspect of this PAM1118 is its lume design. In addition to the hour markers and hour and minute hands on the dial, lume was used in the crown, crown protection bridge, lock lever and even the strap stitching. This bold innovation truly takes the use of lume in dive watches to a whole new level. It breaks tradition with its original and unique structure; It is extremely eye-catching whether day or night. As a real Panerai carbon fiber model, it can be easily used outdoors and offers adventure lovers unmatched safety and reliability.