SIHH 2019: Panerai - Submersible Marina Militare Carbotech PAM979 and PAM961

SIHH2019: Panerai Submersible Carbotech PAM961 and PAM979. Full specs and pricing. The first model is the Panerai Submersible Marina Militare Carbotech PAM979: it comes in a 47 mm case crafted from carbotech. The Panerai Submersible Marina Militare Carbotech PAM961 combines the black case and dial with some elements in an intense military green:

Dedicated to the commandos of the Italian Navy that Panerai equipped with its watches and precision instruments for decades, the new Submersible Marina Militare Carbotech models presented at SIHH 2019 have a decidedly military look.


The first model is the Panerai Submersible Marina Militare Carbotech PAM979: it comes in a 47 mm case crafted from carbotech, a material based on carbon fibre which is lighter than titanium and stronger than stainless steel.

Consisting of extremely thin layers of carbon fibre bound together by a special polymer, the composition of this material gives every individual watch a unique camouflage appearance, which is reflected in the design of the dial made of carbon, with the date window at 3 o’clok and the small seconds hand at 9 o’clock.

Thanks to the unidirectional rotating bezel and the generous coating of grey Super-LumiNova applied to the markers and the large skeleton hands, the wearer can precisely read all the information, including the times of immersion, in any situation, even in deep water.

The heart of the watch, the automatic P.9010 calibre, beats at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vph) with a power reserve of three days.

Fixed by a bridge with twin supports for enhanced resistance to shocks, the balance is fitted with the device which stops the movement as soon as the winding crown is pulled out, to make synchronisation with a reference signal easier. Additionally, the hour hand can be adjusted without interfering with the movement of the minute hand, by means of the device which moves it directly forward or backward in jumps of one hour.

The case back is made of titanium and features a special engraving.

Water resistant to 300 metres / 1,000 feet, the Submersible Marina Militare Carbotech PAM979 is equipped with a robust black rubber strap, perfect for diving. Its price is Euro 19,900.

In the second model, a special edition that will be produced in only 33 pieces, the military character of the watch is further emphasised.

In fact, the Panerai Submersible Marina Militare Carbotech PAM961 combines the black case and dial with some elements in an intense military green: the Super-LumiNova which makes the hands and the hour markers on the dial and the rotating bezel visible in the dark, and the tough rubber strap.

The 33 owners of this exclusive model will have the possibility to take part in a training session with Comsubin, the Diving and Commando Group of the Italian Navy. The number of product examples being produced – 33 – is the same as the number of Gold Medals for Military Valour won by those who have been members of Comsubin in the course of its history. The Comsubin logo is engraved on the back of the case.

The other technical features of the Submersible Marina Militare Carbotech PAM961 are the same of the non-limited PAM979 while the price of this exclusive limited edition is Euro 39,900. panerai.com

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