A new Submersible from Panerai
The new Panerai Submersible S Titanio PAM01403 continues the narrative of disruptive and spectacular concepts in partnership with luxury mobility brand BRABUS. The 47mm case is made of Titanio and crafted using Direct Metal Laser Sintering technology
Intersecting design and engineering, Panerai distinguishes itself within the realm of high horological complications through its dedication to innovation, technical mastery, and an unyielding focus on the finest details. Panerai’s timepieces are precise chronometers, embodying the brand’s relentless pursuit of horological expertise with a classic Italian essence.
Panerai ranks among the first and remains one of the world’s very few watchmakers to utilise the Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) technology resulting in a structure that is lighter in weight and characterised by a uniform appearance that is nearly impossible to achieve via traditional methods.
Courtesy of a precise 3D printing process, the watch case materialises seemingly out of thin air, as it is constructed by adding material rather than removing it. Layer upon layer, titanium powder is fused together by high-power fibre optic laser sintering, transforming into a solid material, and creating a shape from nothingness. In this meticulous process of precision layering, each pass of the laser results in an almost imperceptible but consistent addition, 30 microns (0.03 mm) thick. Most notably, this technique allows for the formation of a case band that is hollow inside, without compromising its strength or water-resistance.
The DMLS titanium watch weighs a mere 115g, with the case alone coming in at 23.6g. This DMLS case is approximately 30% lighter than the standard titanium case. At the heart of the Submersible S is one of Laboratorio di Idee’s high-end complications – the Skeleton Calibre. Showcasing a stripped-down movement, the skeletonised structure of the watch is achieved through a sophisticated watchmaking procedure that removes all unnecessary materials, drawing attention to the movement’s key components.
The watch features a micro-rotor that ensures automatic winding, providing a power reserve of up to 3 days. A GMT function with a second bicolour hour hand and AM/PM indicator is also included, underlining the watch’s functionality and versatility. Patent has been granted for the DMLS titanium process, while other patented features of this timepiece include a security device for a watch control mechanism, a rotating bezel system, a lever with a rotating roller, a polarised date and a zero reset as well as a stop second movement.
The watch’s small seconds at 9 o’clock features a second reset for optimal time setting. An original Panerai creation is the patented polarised date, allowing the numerals to be visible only when passing through the opening without hiding the mechanism. With its skeletonised structure, the watch is notably lightweight, making it both functional and stylish. Details in red embody aesthetics inspired by the BRABUS design DNA.
The watch is paired with two distinct bracelets: the first, a bi-material black calf strap, and the second, a black strap made of 68% recycled PET from post-consumer wastes. PAM01403 is a boutique exclusive edition, limited to 177 pieces worldwide, an homage to the year BRABUS was founded – 1977.
