Another high-quality replica Panerai watch crafted from bronze, I’ve noticed an increasing number of bronzo watches emerging from various Swiss brands like Panerai, IWC, and Bell & Ross in recent years. In the past, I was unsure of the popularity that bronzo watches would achieve, but after the release of PAM 382 by Panerai, I was amazed by its success—it quickly became a bestseller in our market. Even today, several years later, PAM 382 remains one of the best-selling replica Panerai watches. Today, I’d like to introduce another bronzo model from Panerai, the PAM 968. It shares the same case diameter as PAM 382, but I believe PAM 968 will be more widely accepted than its predecessor.
The case thickness of PAM 968 is just 15.5mm, which is significantly thinner than PAM 382’s 18mm. However, I don’t believe the thickness will impact your comfort while wearing it. As an automatic diver’s watch, having a case over 15mm thick is quite typical, and many enthusiasts appreciate the larger size of such tool watches, so I don’t see this as an issue for them.
The primary factor influencing your choice between PAM 382 and PAM 968 will be their dials—do you prefer the brown dial of PAM 968 or the green one of PAM 382? For many divers, the green color might be the preferred option. Additionally, VS Factory offers a pair of green rubber straps for PAM 968, which could serve as a compelling selling point.
In addition to the brown dial, the bezel insert is also made of brown ceramic, perfectly complementing the brown leather strap. Personally, I really appreciate this style of leather band; it’s wide and thick yet offers excellent comfort while wearing. Not everyone is inclined to choose the Panerai Submersible due to its large size. However, if you have a larger wrist, Panerai is an excellent choice, as its substantial case and wide leather band will fit you perfectly. The Pre-V buckle adds a touch of retro charm to the overall replica watch design. Furthermore, when you look through the crystal back, you’ll notice that there are no visible flaws in the movement because the VS factory has adjusted the balance wheel to the correct position.
