VS Panerai Submersible series PAM01616 carbon fiber replica watch review

Panerai Luminor Submersible PAM01616 model is produced by VS Factory with carbon fiber and Carbotech 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.

At the 2019 Basel Watch Fair, Panerai introduced a model of the new generation Submersible series: PAM01616. This watch is an all-black sports model with a high sense of technology, forged from carbon fiber composite material, after Pam616 and Pam979.

The new Panerai Submersible PAM01616 does not change much in terms of design; The main difference shows itself in the color combination. The official price of the new model is around 120 thousand; This price is more than enough to scare watch enthusiasts. Fortunately, VS has released a perfect version of it from day one, and it is extremely attractive in terms of price-performance.

Dial and Hand Details

The VS Panerai Submersible PAM01616 has a rather large sports dial diameter of 47 mm, the same as the original. Suitable for wrist circumference of 17.5cm-24cm; Any man who is not too skinny can easily carry this watch.

Case and Body Workmanship

The case and bezel are forged from Carbotech carbon fiber composite material, which has a high-tech feel. The all-black design combines with silver-gray carbon fiber patterns to reveal the character of the Submersible series down to the smallest detail. On the unidirectional rotating diving chronograph bezel, dive time markings are marked with lume coating. The glass is made of sapphire crystal and coated with an anti-reflective treatment.

On the matte-textured black dial, two hour and minute hands show the time; At the same time, the series' classic torpedo type small seconds structure is located at the 9th position of the dial. There is a brand logo at position 12, a date display at position 3, and text containing model information at position 6. All hour and minute hands and hour markers are treated with Super-LumiNova lume coating, whose natural color is brilliant blue. Upon closer look, the lume coating of the VS is exactly the same as the original; It is applied extremely thinly and homogeneously on the hour markers and hour and minute hands.

Movement and Caliber Performance

On the movement side, this Pam1616 model from VS uses the special level Cal.P9000 automatic mechanical movement, which can rival the original's in-house caliber. It offers very strong sensitivity and stability. Panerai's frogman figure and a written description of the model are engraved on the closed case back; Under the frogman figure there is information such as the limited production serial number. On the side of the case, the classic crown protection bridge structure is used.

Strap, Buckle and Comfort

The strap is made of imported rubber material and has Panerai's unique lightning bolt symbol on it. The buckle has the original needle buckle structure, which is extremely comfortable and simple.

Finally, let's take a look at a series of real shot photos as a summary

This new Panerai PAM01616, with a high sense of technology, is another successful work of the Submersible series. The extremely stylish and modern new color combination takes the character of the model to the top; Together with the previous Pam616 and Pam979, it is certain that Panerai's carbon fiber black will create a storm in the watch world again!