Inspired to old pendulum clocks, Panerai presented the Radiomir 1940 3 Days Acciaio 47mm in two versions, black (PAM790) or ivory (PAM791). Prices.
Giovanni Panerai opened his watchmaker's shop in Florence in 1860, soon becoming the authorized dealer of some of the most important Swiss brands and one of the favourite watch and clock retailers in town.
Even before creating the famous watches for the Royal Italian Navy, the Panerai boutique was selling pocket watches, wristwatches, table clocks and pendulum clocks from the best makers.
The dial of one of these pendulum clocks was the inspiration for a new creation in vintage style by Officine Panerai: the Radiomir 1940 3 Days Acciaio 47 mm which is available in two versions, black (PAM790) or ivory (PAM791).
The design of the new models is characterised by dials with large figures printed in an Art Deco font between the railway track chapter ring indicating the minutes and a smaller ring within it. The tapered, spear-shaped hour and minute hands are another first in a Panerai timepiece. The dial is protected by a slightly domed Plexiglas crystal, inspired by some of the historic Panerai models.
The other elements of these new Special Editions are in line with the classic Panerai style. The Radiomir 1940 case has a diameter of 47 mm and is crafted from AISI 316L stainless steel, an alloy that is extremely resistant to corrosion, with a polished finish. The strap is made of natural leather with contrasting beige stitching and it is impressed with the OP logo.
The movement of choice is the P.3000 Manufacture calibre, handwound with a power reserve of three days, thanks to its two spring barrels. Visible through the large crystal sapphire porthole in the back are the three brushed-finish bridges protecting the mechanism and the bridge with twin supports on which the balance, beating at a frequency of 3 Hz (21,600 vph), is mounted. A special device enables the hour hand to be moved forwards or backwards in jumps of one hour at a time without interfering with the movement of the minute hand or the running of the watch.
Water-resistant to 10 bar, a depth of about 100 metres / 330 feet, the Panerai Radiomir 1940 3 Days Acciaio PAM00790 and PAM00791 have a price of Euro 8,900 / US$ 9,200. panerai.com
Even before creating the famous watches for the Royal Italian Navy, the Panerai boutique was selling pocket watches, wristwatches, table clocks and pendulum clocks from the best makers.
The dial of one of these pendulum clocks was the inspiration for a new creation in vintage style by Officine Panerai: the Radiomir 1940 3 Days Acciaio 47 mm which is available in two versions, black (PAM790) or ivory (PAM791).
The design of the new models is characterised by dials with large figures printed in an Art Deco font between the railway track chapter ring indicating the minutes and a smaller ring within it. The tapered, spear-shaped hour and minute hands are another first in a Panerai timepiece. The dial is protected by a slightly domed Plexiglas crystal, inspired by some of the historic Panerai models.
The movement of choice is the P.3000 Manufacture calibre, handwound with a power reserve of three days, thanks to its two spring barrels. Visible through the large crystal sapphire porthole in the back are the three brushed-finish bridges protecting the mechanism and the bridge with twin supports on which the balance, beating at a frequency of 3 Hz (21,600 vph), is mounted. A special device enables the hour hand to be moved forwards or backwards in jumps of one hour at a time without interfering with the movement of the minute hand or the running of the watch.
Water-resistant to 10 bar, a depth of about 100 metres / 330 feet, the Panerai Radiomir 1940 3 Days Acciaio PAM00790 and PAM00791 have a price of Euro 8,900 / US$ 9,200. panerai.com
Hope this is not the new course of the new CEO, one that formerly moved Roger Dubois in a wrong direction, IMHO. I am afraid that Panerai lovers will greatly miss Mr. Bonati.
ReplyDeleteIt is so disappointing to read RADIOMIR on that dial. Bad move!
DeleteCouldn't agree more, in a 44mm case, with only PANERAI on it would have three times more people on it..
ReplyDeleteNot my taste but if they like to make it at least do it the(ir) right way.