Understanding the alphabet series

[WTWH]

Hi All,

Very new to Panerai and is looking to get a pre-owned one as my first.

I'm not familiar with the "N", "O", "L" etc series often quoted.

I'm assuming it refers to the year of manufacture.

Does it have any other significance?

In this case, what is the series now for 2012? Again, I'm assuming it is in alphabetical order.

Thanks in advance for any enlightenment.

[Synequano]

The year stamp for this year's Pam is O,before 1998 it is called as pre-A
Funny thing,the year stamp for panerai is almost the same as Hermes (IIRC,2012 is N for their bag/wallet/leather goods)

[WTWH]

The year stamp for this year's Pam is O,before 1998 it is called as pre-A
Funny thing,the year stamp for panerai is almost the same as Hermes (IIRC,2012 is N for their bag/wallet/leather goods)

Thanks! That's exactly what I needed to know.

Again pardon my ignorance, can we find the series marked on the watch?

[Synequano]

Usually the year stamp comes before the serial number for example N1250/1500 that N shows that the watch was manufactured in 2011

[WTWH]

Usually the year stamp comes before the serial number for example N1250/1500 that N shows that the watch was manufactured in 2011

Thanks for the helpful info!