Product Information
* Factory: VS Factory
* Brand: Panerai
* Collection: Luminor
* Reference: PAM00312
* Movement: P.9000 Automatic Movement
* Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
Technical Specifications
* Case Diameter: 43.0 mm
* Case Thickness: 17.9 mm
* Measured Weight: 160 g*
* Movement: P.9000 Automatic Movement
* Beat Rate: 28,800 BPH
* Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
*The measured weight of 160 g applies to the individual watch inspected in this QC report. Minor variations may occur between watches due to production tolerances, strap configuration and individual assembly differences.
Timegrapher Test Results
* Daily Rate: +8 Seconds/Day
* Amplitude: 308°
* Beat Error: 0.0 ms
* Beat Rate: 28,800 BPH
Testing Note
The readings above were recorded from this individual watch during its pre-shipment QC inspection.
Mechanical movement performance may vary depending on mainspring power reserve, watch position, ambient temperature and testing conditions. These results represent the movement’s condition at the time of inspection and should not be treated as permanently fixed daily performance.
P.9000 Movement Performance
This VS Factory Panerai Luminor PAM00312 is equipped with a P.9000 automatic movement, operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour.
During this QC inspection, the movement recorded a +8 seconds/day rate, 308° amplitude and 0.0 ms beat error.
Under the recorded testing conditions, the movement operated consistently. Automatic winding, manual winding, time setting and the available movement functions should also be individually checked before shipment.
Rotor Speed and Mechanical Sound
One characteristic worth understanding before purchasing this model is the behavior of the automatic rotor.
The rotor on this movement can rotate relatively quickly when the watch is moved. Because of the higher rotor speed, a slight mechanical spinning sound may sometimes be noticeable.
A light rotor sound by itself does not necessarily indicate a movement problem. During QC, the more important points are whether the rotor:
* Rotates smoothly
* Winds the movement correctly
* Does not scrape against surrounding components
* Shows no abnormal resistance or sticking
* Produces only normal mechanical operating noise
For buyers who are particularly sensitive to mechanical sounds or expect an almost silent automatic watch, this characteristic should be considered before purchase.
QC Observations
The overall finishing of this VS Factory Panerai Luminor PAM00312 is one of the stronger aspects observed during inspection.
The case construction, dial presentation, hand alignment, crown-guard structure and general assembly showed a good level of consistency. Combined with the sapphire crystal and stable P.9000 movement readings, the watch presented a well-finished overall appearance.
The movement recorded +8 seconds/day, an amplitude of 308° and a beat error of 0.0 ms during this inspection.
The main characteristic buyers should understand is the rotor sound. Because the rotor can spin relatively quickly, a slight mechanical sound may be heard during wrist movement. This should not automatically be interpreted as poor quality when the rotor is operating smoothly and correctly.
However, users who are very sensitive to movement noise should take this into account before choosing this model.
Overall, the watch showed strong exterior finishing and stable movement performance during the QC inspection, with rotor sound being the main usage characteristic worth noting.
Pre-Shipment QC Inspection
* ✔️ P.9000 automatic movement checked
* ✔️ Timegrapher readings recorded
* ✔️ Automatic winding function checked
* ✔️ Manual winding function checked
* ✔️ Time-setting function checked
* ✔️ Rotor rotation inspected
* ✔️ Rotor operating sound checked
* ✔️ Case diameter measured at 43.0 mm
* ✔️ Case thickness measured at 17.9 mm
* ✔️ Individual watch weight measured at 160 g
* ✔️ Sapphire crystal inspected
* ✔️ Dial and hand alignment checked
* ✔️ Crown-guard locking mechanism inspected
* ✔️ Strap and buckle checked
* ✔️ Exterior finishing and overall assembly inspected
* ✔️ Final pre-shipment QC inspection completed
