Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 BMG-TECH PAM0692

Jester · 2017-01-18T19:36:57Z

Explore the Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 BMG-TECH 3 Days Automatic PAM00692, featuring an innovative metallic glass case for extreme durability and amagnetic properties. Discover collector insights on its scratch resistance and unique blue dial.

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Jester introduces the Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 BMG-TECH 3 Days Automatic (PAM00692), highlighting Panerai's 'Laboratorio di Idee' and its innovative use of BMG-TECH. This article explores the material's unique properties and how they enhance the watch's durability and aesthetic longevity, making it a significant release for collectors interested in material science in horology.

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LUMINOR SUBMERSIBLE 1950 BMG-TECH 3 DAYS AUTOMATIC – 47mm

A NEW WORLD PREVIEW FROM THE PANERAI LABORATORIO DI IDEE: THE FIRST MECHANICAL WATCH CASE MADE OF BMG-TECH, A METALLIC GLASS WITH EXCELLENT CHARACTERISTICS OF STRENGTH AND DURABILITY WHICH ENABLE IT TO PRESERVE ITS APPEARANCE OVER TIME. PAM 692

The Panerai Laboratorio di Idee presents an invisible but revolutionary innovation, resulting from its continuous research into design and new materials: BMG-TECH. The secret of this material, which has been used to make the case of the new Luminor Submersible 1950 BMG-TECH 3 Days Automatic, lies not so much in its appearance – which is similar to that of titanium but darker grey in colour – as in its atomic structure, which provides a range of very useful qualities for an underwater watch: extreme resistance to wear, high strength and great lightness.

BMG-TECH – the material of which the case, bezel, winding crown and associated protection device are made – is a metallic glass (Bulk Metallic Glass), that is a material made from a special glass-like alloy in a way which prevents crystallization, so that the atoms do not arrange themselves in regular geometric structures. The alloy (consisting of zirconium, copper, aluminium, titanium and nickel) is subjected to a high-pressure injection process at a high temperature and then to a cooling process lasting for only a few seconds, so that the atoms do not have enough time to become arranged in an ordered, regular structure, as normally happens in crystals. The “chaotic” structure of the material is the secret of its properties – in particular, its extreme corrosion resistance, its great robustness and resistance to external shocks and its resistance to magnetic fields – bringing further advantages to the owner of a watch which also provides excellent performance while preserving its appearance virtually unchanged over time.

The innovative properties of BMG-TECH provide additional features for a model rich in technical content and of unmistakable Panerai identity. An underwater instrument with water-resistance guaranteed to 30 bar (a depth of about 300 metres), the new watch has the bezel with a graduated scale for calculating the time of immersion, which rotates only anti-clockwise, the date window at 3 o’clock and the seconds counter at 9 o’clock. The clear markers on the blue dial – which has a new polished finish creating fascinating reflections – provide absolute ease of reading and excellent visibility under all lighting conditions and even in the dark, thanks to the use of two different types of Super-LumiNova® on the markers, making it easy to identify the reference points for reading the time and the length of immersion.

The back of the new Luminor Submersible 1950 BMGTECH 3 Days Automatic (PAM00692) is made of titanium and the strap is made of black rubber

Entirely developed and created by the Panerai Haute Horlogerie Manufacture, the movement is the P.9010 automatic calibre with a power reserve of three days. Consisting of 200 components and with 31 jewels, the calibre is 13¾ lignes in diameter and 6 mm thick, which enables the thickness of the case to be reduced. The balance is fixed by a bridge with twin supports and it oscillates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz). It is connected to a device which stops it as soon as the winding crown is pulled out, so that the watch can be synchronised with a reference time signal. In addition, the hour can easily be adjusted without interfering with the movement of the minute hand, by means of the device which moves the hour hand on its own, in jumps of one hour forward or backward. This function is very useful when changing time zones or moving between summer time and winter time, particularly since adjusting the time automatically changes the date when necessary

About the Panerai PAM00200 - Radiomir GMT 8 days p2002 Ref. PAM200

The PAM200 represents Panerai's Radiomir GMT series in a 45mm configuration, distinguished by its white gold case construction and GMT complication with 8-day power reserve. This reference utilizes the P.2002 movement and maintains the characteristic Radiomir case profile within the brand's contemporary collection. The watch features a black dial. This reference was part of a limited edition of 250 pieces.

The watch features a 45mm white gold case housing a black dial. The P.2002 movement provides GMT functionality alongside an extended 8-day power reserve, positioning this reference among Panerai's more complex offerings within the Radiomir GMT lineup. The movement is a hand-wound mechanical caliber. The crystal is sapphire.

This reference appeals to collectors seeking Panerai's GMT complications in precious metal construction. The white gold case material and substantial 45mm sizing place the PAM200 within the brand's higher-tier offerings, suitable for those prioritizing both travel functionality and premium materials in their Panerai collection. It was produced in 2006.

Specifications

Caliber: P.2002

Case: white gold

Diameter: 45mm

Dial: black

Water Resist.: 100m

Crystal: sapphire

Key Points from the Discussion

The BMG-TECH case offers amagnetic properties due to its atomic structure, a significant advantage for a dive watch.
Despite its touted durability, an early hands-on experience at SIHH revealed the BMG-TECH case could still show visible scratches, indicating it might not match ceramic in scratch resistance.
The specific shade of blue used for the dial is particularly appealing to some collectors, influencing their decision to acquire the watch despite observed scratch resistance limitations.

The Discussion

amanico

Jan 18, 2017

Another one I saw at the SIHH. I would have liked Panerai to show us...

How this watch can resist to scratches, dings and dongs. For example, they could have scratched it on a concrete floor, dang it on a rock, and so on... Just to see how it resists. Now, I also like the fact that it is amagnetic due to the STRUCTURE of the case. Another good one, this year. Even if my heart is already taken by another new release... Best, nicolas

gensiulia

Jan 19, 2017

what what what? [nt]

amanico

Jan 19, 2017

Look at the Panerai novelties, you will know. ;) [nt]

anon_852399

Jan 20, 2017

funny enough

the one that I handled at SIHH had pretty visible scratches on the case )) So it is not equal to ceramics in scratch resistance. But I am still going to add this one to the stable - I particularly like the shade of blue they used for the dial.

Jester

Jan 21, 2017

Is it meant to be scratch resistant?

From the press release it's supposed to be corrosion resistant.

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