Panerai Replica Watch Sandwich and Sausage Dials

If you hang out with a Paneristi long enough, you’re bound to hear the terms “sausage” and “sandwich” being used when discussing Panerai watches and their dials. These names refer specifically to how luminous material is applied to a Panerai Replica Watch dial. Sandwich dials have recessed lume while sausage dials include luminous paint that curves above the dial.

Panerai Luminor GMT Sandwich Dial

Panerai watches are some of the most recognizable watches in the market, characterized by distinctive cushion-shaped cases and stark dials. The dials are often simple in execution with just a pair of hands at the center, sometimes accompanied by a running seconds sub-dial, and occasionally, there’s a date window too.

It’s often said that all Panerai watches look almost identical, and it’s hard to tell the difference between one model and the next. However, upon closer inspection, it’s clear that the variances lie in the small, yet important details — such as sandwich dials versus sausage dials.

Panerai Sandwich Dial Radiomir

Cheap Panerai Replica used timepieces supplied by Rolex powered by Cortebert pocket watch movements that would later become the Panerai Radiomir models we know today, featuring large cushioned cases, wire lugs, high luminous dials, oversized watches Crown and extra long strap. The watch is constantly being modified and upgraded to meet the rigorous demands of combat divers.

The top disc is made of anodized aluminium, and the hour markers have cutouts—four Arabic numerals and eight batons—that allow the radium paste applied to the bottom disc to glow. Thus was born the Panerai sandwich dial.

Today, of course, Panerai Replica uses modern A-grade Swiss Super Luminous material on its dials. Radiomir and Luminor are no longer used as luminous names, but as the names of the two most important Panerai models in the brand’s current catalogue.

Panerai Radiomir GMT Sausage Dial

Panerai Sandwich Dials

As the name suggests, the Replica Watches China sandwich dial uses a layering technique. This is by no means exclusive to Panerai, but the Florentine watch brand did opt for a sandwich dial early in its history as a way to create a highly luminous dial.

Essentially, the Panerai sandwich dial consists of two separate discs, where the bottom layer holds the luminescent material in recessed indexes, while the top layer has index cutouts to allow light to pass through. When looking at the Panerai Sandwich dial, you’ll immediately notice the cool stencil effect.

Panerai Luminor Sandwich Dial

It is worth noting that the earliest examples of The Best Panerai Replica Watch sandwich dials used three layers: the top plate was perforated, the middle plate was clear plexiglass, and the bottom plate was solid and coated with luminous paste. However, this was replaced by the two-tier structure we are familiar with today.

Much to the chagrin of Panerai enthusiasts, Panerai appears to be ditching the sandwich dials on most of their current watches, keeping the technology for select editions.

Panerai Sausage Dials

In contrast to the sunken indexes of the Panerai grade 1 Replica Watch sandwich dial, the lacquered indexes of the Panerai sausage dial are slightly higher than the dial. In some models, the hour markers are first etched onto the dial and then filled with luminescent material. In other versions, the lumens are applied directly to the flat surface.

Panerai Luminor Chronograph Sausage Dial

Don’t confuse Panerai painted dials with High Quality Replica Watches printed dials with flat surfaces. So remember, the next time you’re browsing through different Panerai watches trying to decide which one you like best, take a close look at the dial to see if it’s a sandwich, a sausage, or a print. This seemingly small detail can have a major impact on the overall look of the watch.

Both dial designs have a unique look and both have a place in Panerai’s history. I’ve always liked stencil-style typography, so I leaned towards the Panerai sandwich dial. However, I have nothing against the Panerai sausage dials as they are also pretty.

Panerai Radiomir 3 Days Special Edition PAM 721

Fitted with a cushion case in stainless steel measuring 47 mm in diameter, the Panerai Radiomir 3 Days Replica Special Edition features the iconic slender wire strap attachments of the Radiomir line as well as the conical —onion shaped— crown and a clean dial with 12, 3, 6 and 9 numerals but without any Panerai writing on it.

THE DIAL

Its matte black dial with a very simple and minimalist design features the legendary High Quality Panerai Replica sandwich dial construction, in which a plate is filled with a layer of ‘ecru’ —vintage patina colored— superluminova and the luminescence from it emerges through the cutouts corresponding to the markers cut in the upper plate.

Reviving the origins of the brand and inspired by the legendary Panerai reference 3646, the new Panerai Radiomir 3 Days Special Edition PAM 721 Swiss Replica is not only fitted with a plexiglass but it also features the signature blued hands of the historical Panerai watches.

While the dial is ‘sterile’ without Panerai written on the dial, the PAM 721 features the Panerai name engraved on the flange in a similar way as the PAM 425 with the “S.L.C.” inscription also engraved on the flange at 12 o’clock.

THE CASE

The Cheap Panerai Replica 47 mm cushion shaped case is made of AISI 316L polished steel and water resistant to 100 meters thanks to its screwed-in case back and screw-down onion shaped crown. Much like all other historical inspired Panerai watches, the case features an engraving at 6 o’clock with the OP number in this case OP 7102. No engraving is present at 12 o’clock like on other historical models.

THE MOVEMENT

The Panerai Radiomir 3 Days PAM 721 Replica Watch is powered by the in-house calibre P.3000, created entirely by Panerai in Neuchatel. This movement fully visible via the display case back features now the redesigned mainplate with three bridges instead of two as in the earlier P.3000 movements. This 21-jewel manual wound movement provides a power reserve of 72 hours —3 days— when fully wound.

Held by a bridge with twin supports —a fixing much safer and more stable compared to the cantilevered single bridge— the balance wheel oscillates at a frequency 21,600 vph. The Panerai Replica calibre P.3000 also features a rapid time adjustment through a small spring clutch that enables the hour hand to be moved one hour at a time, without interfering with the movement of the minute hand or the operation of the watch.

THE STRAP

To enhance the vintage look of this watch and its direct connection with its predecessors from the 1930s, the Entry-Level Luxury Replica watch is fitted with a beautiful Ponte Vecchio strap with large polished pin buckle.

ON THE WRIST

On the wrist, the Most Impressive Replica Panerai Radiomir 3 Days Special Edition PAM 721 wears true to its size but slightly different to other 47 mm Panerai watches.

While its robust case construction and larger size might not appeal to everyone, this is a watch that doesn’t look as big once it’s on the wrist. We do have to reiterate that if your wrist is smaller than 7.25″ in circumference, you will find it difficult to wear this watch comfortably.

The new Best Replica PAM 721 is an extremely vintage looking Panerai and a watch that will for sure be a conversation piece around Paneristi.

One of the Best 47 mm Radiomirs Ever Released

Panerai Radiomir 1940 3 Days Green Dial PAM 736

With a very distinctive green dial in a hue that sits in between the green of the Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Bronzo PAM 382 and the green of the Best Replica Panerai Luminor Marina PAM 693, the just released Panerai Radiomir 1940 PAM 736 brings another breathe of vintage air to the Radiomir 1940 collection. Fitted with a highly polished 47 mm stainless steel cushion-shaped case, this is by far one of the best Radiomir 1940s ever released by the brand.

THE DIAL

High Quality Panerai Replica Fitted with a matte green sandwich dial with ‘ecru’ superluminova and the 12-6 Arabic numeral layout, the new Panerai Radiomir 1940 PAM 736 features a date aperture at 3 o’clock and a running seconds indicator at 9 o’clock.

The green dial comes in a hue that is much darker than the hue of the dial on the Bronzo PAM 382 and right in between a British racing green and an olive green. Now, depending on lighting conditions, the hue of the dial varies a lot as you can see in the pictures below.

Equipped with gold hands that perfectly match the vintage inspired superluminova, the ‘Radiomir Cheap Panerai Replica‘ writing —also in the same color as the superluminova— at 12 o’clock is imprinted rather than engraved on the dial as it is on the Radiomir 1940 PAM 662 or the Radiomir 1940 PAM 587.

THE STRAP

To look even more vintage, the new Panerai Radiomir 1940 3 Days Green Dial PAM 736 is delivered on a sturdy calf Ponte Vecchio dark brown strap with beige contrast stitching.

One thing we do have to point out, is that the strap comes with our least favorite Best Panerai Replica Review buckle, the thumb pin buckle. For this special edition, the watch is presented in a lustrous dark green wooden box instead of the traditional pear wood light brown box.

THE MOVEMENT

Powering the new Panerai Radiomir 1940 PAM 736 Replica is the in-house Panerai calibre P.3000. This manual wound movement with a power reserve of 3 days is fully designed and developed by Panerai at its Neuchâtel Manufacture. Composed of 160 parts, 21 jewels and two barrels, the movement beats at a frequency of 21,600 vph.

Unlike the more recent iterations of calibre P.3000, the movement in the PAM 736 still features two bridges opposed to three. One great thing about this movement is that the crown allows for independent setting of the hour hand and the date can be adjusted forward or backward just like on the GMT Panerais. Regardless of its display case back, the watch is water resistant to 100 meters thanks to its screw-down crown.

ON THE WRIST

Wearing true to its size, the Panerai Replica Watches Radiomir 1940 3 Days PAM 736 with green dial is a stunner. With its rugged brown ponte vecchio strap and its gold hands, this is the type of watch that looks like you just came from a different era.

A perfect timepiece that would look as good in the Serengeti as it would while visiting the pyramids of Giza.