Panerai Radiomir 3 Days Brevetatto Tropical PAM00687 2017 [Preowned]

Overview 

The Panerai Radiomir PAM00687 is a masterfully executed "Special Edition" that serves as a time capsule for the brand’s heroic age. Released in 2017 as a limited edition of 1,000 pieces, this reference is a faithful recreation of the 1930s Radiomir prototypes used by the Italian Royal Navy's commandos. It is a watch designed for the purist, celebrating the transition from a specialized military instrument to a storied collector’s icon. By blending a distinctively aged aesthetic with modern mechanical reliability, the PAM00687 offers the soul of a vintage museum piece with the confidence of contemporary engineering.

The defining characteristic of this model is its unique inverted "Brevettato" bezel. Inscribed with "OFFICINE PANERAI – BREVETTATO" (meaning "patented"), it recalls the original prototypes where the bezel was screwed down to the case to ensure water resistance. The 47mm stainless steel cushion case maintains the historic proportions of the Ref. 3646, complete with its elegant wire lugs and a large, conical screw-down crown. 

The dial is a breathtaking homage to the effects of time. Dubbed the "Tropical" dial, its rich, faded brown hue replicates the natural discoloration that occurred on original radium-based dials after decades of exposure to salt, humidity, and radiation. This warm, tobacco-toned surface features a "sandwich" construction, where the cut-out Arabic numerals and indices reveal a base layer of vintage-colored Super-LumiNova. The pure, two-hand layout—devoid of a seconds hand or date window—preserves the stark, minimalist symmetry required for maximum legibility in murky underwater conditions.

At its heart beats the in-house Calibre P.3000, a hand-wound movement that reflects the oversized, robust nature of early Panerai calibers. It features a substantial three-day (72-hour) power reserve delivered via two spring barrels and is visible through a sapphire caseback. A particularly practical feature of this movement is the independent hour-hand adjustment, allowing for quick time zone changes without stopping the balance. Paired with a distressed "Ponte Vecchio" brown leather strap, the PAM00687 is an atmospheric masterpiece that proves Panerai’s greatest strength lies in its ability to tell its own history through design.

Specifications

Condition

Preowned, Excellent Condition, Complete Original Set with Box and Papers dated 2017

Warranty

1 year warranty from SCW