Panerai - Radiomir Otto Giorni PAM01347 and PAM01348

Panerai lauched the new Radiomir Otto Giorni PAM01347 and PAM01348 in Brunito eSteel with blue and brown gradient dials and a price of €9,900/$9,700

The new Radiomir Otto Giorni by Panerai is characterised by a seasoned look obtained by hand-finishing the 45 mm cushion-shaped case crafted from Brunito eSteel, a metal obtained from pre-consumer recycled steel scraps (up to 95%) coming from different industries and whose production significantly reduces CO2 emissions.

Water resistant 100 metres / 330 feet, the imposing case features slim wire lugs, a cone-shaped crown, and a domed sapphire glass crystal which evokes the Plexiglass crystal used in older models.

Two versions are available: PAM01347 with a grainy-shaded dark brown dial, and PAM01348 in blue. All the dials transition from a light center to a darker gradient at the edges to give depth to its grainy appearance. 

The original finish wants to recall how the historic Radiomir watches evolved in colours and appearance over time because of the anodization process.

The so-called sandwich structure is composed of two superimposing plates, with the upper layer featuring cut out numerals and indices offering partial sight of the lower layer treated with Super-LumiNova. The blue hands are also filled with luminescent material for enhanced legibility in poor light conditions.

The small seconds display at 9 o’clock is visually balanced by the "8 GIORNI BREVETTATO" decal at 3 o'clock. This is a homage to Panerai’s roots of 1956 watches, where this graphic inscription came to life for the first time on the Egiziano model (more on this in our "History of the Panerai Luminor" article). 

On the right, the Big Egiziano model featuring the 8 GIORNI BREVETTATO decal
Courtesy of John Goldberger 

The sapphire crystal case back showcases the hand-wound P.5000 calibre. Operating at a frequency of 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations per hour), this movement offers a remarkably long power reserve of 8 days thanks to its two barrels.

The watch is completed by a supple calf leather strap in the same hue of the dial with a pebbled effect and contrast stitching.

The price of the new Panerai Radiomir Otto Giorni, in either the brown PAM01347 or blue PAM01348 versions, is Euro 9,900 (including VAT) / US$ 9,700 (excluding local sales taxes). panerai.com  

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