Panerai Special Edition PAM495, PAM496, PAM497 Radiomir 10 Days GMT in Platinum and Gold

Oct 17, 2012,15:42 PM
 

RADIOMIR 10 DAYS GMT PLATINO - 45mm

RADIOMIR 10 DAYS GMT ORO BIANCO 45mm

RADIOMIR 10 DAYS GMT ORO ROSSO 45mm

Officine Panerai presents three very elegant Special Editions, three new Radiomir 10 Days GMT watches which combine the exclusivity of platinum, of white gold and of red gold with the technical performance and sophisticated finish of the P.2003 manufacture movement, which has automatic winding and an unusually long power reserve of ten days.

The classic aesthetic of the Radiomir closely follows the design of the watch which Panerai made for the first time in 1936 for the specialist underwater forces of the Royal Italian Navy. It is enhanced by the precious metal of which the cases are made and by a dial with an updated design of great simplicity, enhanced by small Arabic numerals applied next to the hour markers. On the sandwich-structure dial are the date window, the linear indicator displaying the remaining power reserve and the small seconds dial positioned at nine oclock, which also contains a further hand for am/pm indication. At the centre are the hour and minute hands and the hand for the second time zone, an invaluable function for travellers.

The fineness of the finish of the P.2003 movement, entirely created in the Officine Panerai manufacture at Neuchâtel, can be appreciated through the sapphire crystal window in the centre of the back. Through it can be seen the brand name and the logo which appear on the oscillating weight in relief rather than engraved as well as on the back itself. The P.2003 calibre is 13¾ lignes in diameter and it consists of 296 components, with 25 jewels. It has all the technical characteristics which make up the DNA of the P.2000 calibre series (variable inertia balance, free-sprung balance spring, 28,800 vibrations per hour, three spring barrels, GMT function with 24-hour indication, rapid setting to local time, date, balance stop-seconds mechanism, seconds reset) but it differs in having automatic winding and a power reserve of ten days, operated by an oscillating weight mounted on ball bearings, which winds the spring barrels as it rotates in both directions.

The three versions of the Radiomir 10 Days GMT are water-resistant to about 5 atmospheres (50 metres) and they are supplied with an alligator strap, the colour of which, like that of the dial, varies according to the metal of the case; the Radiomir 10 Days GMT Platino (PAM00495) has a black dial and a brown strap which harmonises with the ecru colour of the Super-LumiNova®; the Radiomir 10 Days GMT Oro Bianco (PAM00496) has a black dial and a black strap; the Radiomir 10 Days GMT Oro Rosso (PAM00497) has a brown dial with ecru Super-LumiNova® and a dark brown strap.

 

RADIOMIR 10 DAYS GMT PLATINO – 45mm

Unique edition of 100 units

 

Movement

: Automatic mechanical, Panerai P.2003 calibre, executed entirely by Panerai, 13¾ lignes, 8 mm thick, 25 jewels, Glucydur® balance, 28,800 alternations/hour. KIF Parechoc® anti-shock device. Power reserve 10 days, three barrels. 296 components.

Functions

: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, second time zone, 24h indicator, linear power reserve indicator, seconds reset device.

Case

: Diameter 45 mm, polished platinum with removable wire loop strap attachments (patented). Winding crown personalized OP.

Bezel

: Polished platinum.

Back

: See-through sapphire crystal.

Dial

: Black with applied Arabic numerals and luminous dots, luminous Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 o’ clock. Date at 3 o’ clock, seconds and 24h indicator at 9 o’ clock, linear power reserve indicator at 6 o’ clock.

Crystal

: Sapphire, formed of corundum, 1.9 mm thick. Anti-reflective coating.

Water-resistance

: 5 bar (~50 metres).

Strap

: PANERAI personalised alligator strap and adjustable 18 ct. polished white gold buckle.

Reference

: PAM00495.

 

 

RADIOMIR 10 DAYS GMT ORO BIANCO - 45mm

Unique edition of 250 units

 

Movement

: Automatic mechanical, Panerai P.2003 calibre, executed entirely by Panerai, 13¾ lignes, 8 mm thick, 25 jewels, Glucydur® balance, 28,800 alternations/hour. KIF Parechoc® anti-shock device. Power reserve 10 days, three barrels. 296 components.

Functions

: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, second time zone, 24h indicator, linear power reserve indicator, seconds reset device.

Case

: Diameter 45 mm, 18 ct. polished white gold with removable wire loop strap attachments (patented). Winding crown personalized OP.

Bezel

: 18 ct. polished white gold.

Back

: See-through sapphire crystal.

Dial

: Black with applied Arabic numerals and luminous dots, luminous Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 o’ clock. Date at 3 o’ clock, seconds and 24h indicator at 9 o’ clock, linear power reserve indicator at 6 o’ clock.

Crystal

: Sapphire, formed of corundum, 1,9 mm thick. Anti-reflective coating.

Water-resistance

: 5 bar (~50 metres).

Strap

: PANERAI personalised alligator strap and adjustable 18 ct. polished white gold buckle.

Reference

: PAM00496.

 

 

RADIOMIR 10 DAYS GMT ORO ROSSO - 45mm

Unique edition of 250 units

 

Movement

: Automatic mechanical, Panerai P.2003 calibre, executed entirely by Panerai, 13¾ lignes, 8 mm thick, 25 jewels, Glucydur® balance, 28,800 alternations/hour. KIF Parechoc® anti-shock device. Power reserve 10 days, three barrels. 296 components.

Functions

: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, second time zone, 24h indicator, linear power reserve indicator, seconds reset device.

Case

: Diameter 45 mm, 18 ct. polished red gold with removable wire loop strap attachments (patented). Winding crown personalized OP.

Bezel

: 18 ct. polished red gold.

Back

: See-through sapphire crystal.

Dial

: Brown with applied Arabic numerals and luminous dots, luminous Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 o’ clock. Date at 3 o’ clock, seconds and 24h indicator at 9 o’ clock, linear power reserve indicator at 6 o’ clock.

Crystal

: Sapphire, formed of corundum, 1,9 mm thick. Anti-reflective coating.

Water-resistance

: 5 bar (~50 metres).

Strap

: PANERAI personalised alligator strap and adjustable 18 ct. polished red gold buckle.

Reference

: PAM00497.

 

 

*Officine Panerai is not the owner of the Glucydur

®, KIF Parechoc® e Super-LumiNova® trademarks.

 

 

 

Press Release


 

 

This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2012-10-17 15:42:32


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What do you guys think of this new dial w/ applied numerals? Like it or not?

 
 By: AnthonyTsai : October 17th, 2012-15:53
I don't hate it but not sure if I like it. Guess I have to get used to it. I do like the applied numerals and hope we can see more applied numeral variations in the future. Cheers, Anthony

When I first saw the press photo..

 
 By: ocwatching : October 17th, 2012-16:40
I was thinking more along the lines of the PAM359.. then noticed the applied numerals and the dots...isn't it a bit anti Panerai? I guess I am considered old guard now as I associate sandwich or painted numerals with PAM. The combo of the applied smaller ... 

I can't even look at these pieces...

 
 By: sergio : October 18th, 2012-02:00
what a horrible...HORRIBLE. dial. I find it sad that Rimemont has chosen to goe "toe to toe" with Breiteling. The applied numerals are just an insignifican detail in the abomination that this dial represent :-) :-) Cheers

That's where I want to...belong..

 
 By: sergio : October 18th, 2012-04:02
come one, I understand budgets, numbers, profits etc. I also agree that the "Dollar God", on occasions, requires sacrifices but foregoing your heritage...this....much, is unforgiveable. Going down this lane, in a few years a Panerai will be unrecognoisabl... 

don't like, very odd especially with the "6" and "12"...

 
 By: Fricks : October 18th, 2012-04:25
... when you say "i have to get used to it..." i guess its means you dont like it but you like the brand. We are too far from panerai DNA, its not just the numerals, the whole dial is too crowded. What bothers me the most is between the numerals. I liked ... 

Unique design!

 
 By: BluNotte : October 17th, 2012-17:45
Ciao Anths! Thanks for the press release! Ciao Stephen

busy dial

 
 By: THWatch : October 17th, 2012-19:19
I like it but with the metal they used and quantities they are making, it would be crazy expensive.

Too crowdy for me. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 17th, 2012-21:39

+1 [nt]

 
 By: chronos-lorien : October 18th, 2012-06:33

Uuuugh !!

 
 By: P@trick@Belgium : October 18th, 2012-04:30
sorry .... but I don't think a lot of people were waiting for these .... especially given the gold and platinum prices are rather high. Besides the dial doesn't look nice IMO.

Possibly the people in Brussels wern't waiting Patrick?

 
 By: Asimut : October 18th, 2012-05:35
there are other places in the world , you know ;-) Nice catching up in London! Asi

Can't wait seeing one on your wrist then ... in Montreal ??

 
 By: P@trick@Belgium : October 18th, 2012-09:13
des gouts et des couleurs ..... like the French say ;)

Don't get it

 
 By: Stefan2 : October 18th, 2012-07:32
I don't get it. These pieces may be appealing to a wider market, but to me they depart from what is best about Panerai. I thought Panerai was done with producing pieces that are so mainstream looking.

I will reserve judgement until I can see them in person

 
 By: Bill : October 18th, 2012-11:16
But at first glance they do feel a little to busy but it may be the position for the more high end watches busy with lots of bells. Bill

hey Bill, I see the sea is giving a lot... wisdom too ?

 
 By: PoyFR : October 18th, 2012-21:58
best regards, to you and your family. Yves

It is all the gray hairs

 
 By: Bill : October 18th, 2012-22:07
Or should I say blonde. I hope to connect with you this Xmas in the homeland with Nico. Kind regards Bill

That's a good serie 'Homeland' ;-) Of course YES

 
 By: PoyFR : October 19th, 2012-00:45
Hey Bill this will be great, let me know, I look forward to it! Let's try to have extra time...

Commiwhat? ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 19th, 2012-04:15

Different perspective!

 
 By: Mirian : October 19th, 2012-02:36
Functionally quite sufficient for everyday uses, but for me to revisit the DNA, i do prefer something simple (after having 317, and 311) Cheers! Nien

Very mixed emotions...

 
 By: meislergeisler : October 20th, 2012-03:12
While I like some details about these (such as the applied numerals or the engraved rotor), the overall appearance has me shuddering. No offense meant, but these just don't do it for me. As many have pointed out already, way too much going on on the dial....