AnthonyTsai shares an email blast from Panerai, offering a glimpse into the brand's global activities and artistic collaborations in early 2013. The update showcases Panerai's exploration of time and design through exhibitions like 'O’ Clock - time design, design time' in Beijing, featuring architect Patricia Urquiola's interpretation of new collections. This post provides valuable historical context for Paneristi interested in the brand's cultural engagements.
Panerai: Beijing, Antigua and Naples (USA) among the news of the brand worldwide
| | | Panerai has been designing time since 1860 and today the Florentine brand is exploring the concept of time and design through artists all over the world. After Milan, Beijing is the chosen stage for “O’ Clock - time design, design time”, the exhibition in which Panerai explores the concept of time in collaboration with the Triennale di Milano. | | For the exhibition at the CAFA Art Museum in Beijing “O’ Clock - time design, design time”, the architect Patricia Urquiola worked on the concept of “The Worlds of Officine Panerai”, an original display interpreting some of the watches from the latest Panerai collection presented at SIHH 2013. One of these watches is the Radiomir 1940 Oro Rosso - 42mm. Discover the PAM00513, a moment of history. | | | |
| | | This year the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge celebrates again Panerai’s passion for the sea. The PCYC calendar is enhanced by an exciting new leg: the Vele d’Epoca in Naples. Ten stages, ten new exciting events which will get under way in Antigua, the island which saw the start of the adventure of Eilean, the Bermuda ketch which is the symbol of the link that Panerai has with the sea. | | Panerai celebrates its 50th boutique opening in Naples (USA) with a space evoking the brand’s unique design and nautical flavour. The historic association between Officine Panerai and the Italian Navy is celebrated in its boutiques worldwide, with design elements and materials that are immediately reminiscent of the world of the sea. |
About the Omega Planet Ocean Ref. Radiomir1940
The Radiomir 1940 reference, while sharing the Radiomir designation, represents a distinct evolution in case design, moving away from the wire lugs of earlier Radiomir models towards a more robust, integrated lug structure. This reference series bridges the aesthetic gap between the original Radiomir and the later Luminor cases, offering a unique profile that appeals to collectors seeking a blend of historical design cues and enhanced wearability. It is characterized by its cushion-shaped case with more pronounced, solid lugs, providing a different wrist presence compared to its predecessors.
Cases in this series are typically crafted from stainless steel, with some variations in precious metals. The case dimensions can vary, with models like the 992 featuring a 45mm diameter, and others like the 449 and 425 often presented in a 47mm size. The crystal is frequently made from Plexiglas, contributing to a vintage aesthetic and a warmer dial appearance. The movement type and power reserve are dependent on the specific caliber utilized within each individual reference under the Radiomir 1940 umbrella.
This particular reference appeals to collectors who appreciate the transitional design elements and the historical narrative embedded in its form. The absence of an SLC logo on some dials, as noted for the 449, is a detail often sought after by purists. The Radiomir 1940 line offers a variety of dial configurations and movement choices, making it a diverse and interesting segment for those exploring the brand's heritage beyond the more commonly encountered Luminor models.
Specifications
- Caliber
- P.3000
- Case
- Stainless steel
- Diameter
- 47mm
- Dial
- Black
- Water Resist.
- 100 meters
- Crystal
- Plexiglas
