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Kong's comprehensive report from SIHH 2013 delves into Panerai's novelties, tracing the brand's deep connection to the sea, its historical roots, and its ongoing commitment to technological innovation and distinctive design. The article begins by recounting Panerai's origins with the Italian Navy and the creation of the Radiomir prototype in 1936, setting the stage for the new releases. Kong then provides detailed insights into several new models, showcasing how Panerai continues to blend its unique heritage with contemporary watchmaking.
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.
In its long history, Officine Panerai has often been involved with the world of the deep, creating watches capable of operating at extreme depths. With the new Luminor Submersible 1950 2500m 3 Days Automatic Titanio, Officine Panerai continues this long tradition, closely linked to its own history, enriching it with new technical content to offer underwater watch enthusiasts a professional instrument of exceptional performance. The Luminor 1950 case, 47 mm in diameter, of the Luminor Submersible
The absolute darkness which rules in the depths of the sea is reflected in the appearance of the Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic Ceramica, the new Officine Panerai Special Edition which, with its matt ceramic case, its P.9000 manufacture movement and the details inspired by the historic heritage of the brand, represents a perfect synthesis of history, technology and watchmaking design. The Luminor 1950 case, with the black ceramic bridge protecting and sealing the winding crown, is mad
In the mind of every sailor, bronze immediately evokes images associated with the sea. Vintage yachts and ships are rich in objects made of this material, which reacts to the passage of time and effects of the atmospheric by acquiring a patina which makes every single item unique. Two years after the extraordinary international recognition given to its first watch with a bronze case, Officine Panerai presents the Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Power Reserve Automatic Bronzo, a new Special Editi
Officine Panerai presents the Luminor 1950 3 Days Chrono Flyback, a new chronograph with a flyback function and an automatic movement with a power reserve of three days. Available in a purely sports version in steel or as a more elegant one in red gold, the new chronograph is the first to be made by Officine Panerai using the new P.9100 calibre, developed and produced entirely in the House’s manufacture in Neuchâtel. The flyback function, controlled by a push-button at eight o’clock, instantly r
LUMINOR 1950 3 DAYS CHRONO FLYBACK ORO ROSSO - 44mm Movement: Automatic mechanical, Panerai P.9100 calibre, executed entirely by Panerai, 13¾ lignes, 8.15 mm thick, 37 jewels, Glucydur® balance, 28,800 alternations/hour. KIF Parechoc® anti-shock device. Power reserve 3 days, two barrels. 302 components. Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, flyback chronograph, seconds reset. Case: Diameter 44 mm, 18 ct. polished red gold. Polished red gold buttons with engraving for the chronograph fu
The start of a vintage yacht race is a moment of remarkable beauty. The boats of every class, with timbers sometimes a hundred years old or more, gather together at the starting line between the buoys, driven only by the wind which fills the sails and by the skill of the captains and crews who with a few simple instruments must carry out complicated tactics to master the sea, the wind and time. Timing in particular is crucial: in the minutes preceding the start, marked by the ritual of the stric
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