New for 2008, the Panerai PAM 297 GMT is a regular production piece housed in a 44mm AISI 316L brushed steel case. The new bracelet design is integrated with the case.
The Panerai 297 features an automatic Panerai OP VIII calibre movement which has 13¼ lignes, 21 jewels, Côtes de Genève decoration on the bridges, Glucydur balance, 28,800 alternations/hour, Incabloc anti-shock device, Chronometer Certificate (C.O.S.C.), and a 42 hour power reserve. The functions include hours, minutes, small seconds, date, and second time zone.
The PAM00297 has a solid caseback and a sapphire crystal over the dial. It is water resistant to 300 meters.
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I have been patiently waiting for a new PAM161 does any one know if PAM 297 is the replacement for the 161? Is the 161 a better watch?
Matt
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