Founded in Florence in 1860 as a workshop, shop, and subsequently school of watch-making, for many decades Panerai supplied the Italian Navy and its specialist diving corps in particular with precision instruments. The designs developed by Panerai in that time, including the Luminor and Radiomir, were covered by the Military Secrets Act for many years and were launched on the international market only after the brand was acquired by the Richemont Group in 1997. This year, Panerai’s offerings include multiple Submersibles
Submersible QuarantaQuattro Luna Rossa
Panerai is resuming its role as the Official Sponsor of the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team for the 37th America’s Cup. Since 2017, Panerai has created watches inspired by the materials and technology used in the America’s Cup and yachting world. The Submersible QuarantaQuattro Luna Rossa is a limited edition of 1,500. The 44mm steel case is engineered to withstand the rigours of ocean racing, while its restrained design and neutral, marine-inspired colour palette of blue, white and red adapts to a casual style. With its patented crown protection device, rubberised crown and rotating unidirectional bezel, an improved date window at 3 o’clock and small seconds subdial, the timepiece is the ideal diver’s companion. It is powered by the Calibre P.900, an automatically winding movement with a three-day power reserve. A sun-brushed blue dial – featuring the team name – contrasts the white Super-LumiNova-embedded metallic appliques that make the dots, markers and hands glow. Water-resistant up to 300 meters, the timepiece is completed by a dark blue bi-material strap accented with the red-and-white Luna Rossa logo, with a second strap of recycled rubber in blue. Also included is a tool kit to allow strap changes.
Submersible QuarantaQuattro Carbotech Blu Abisso
With the debut of the Panerai Submersible QuarantaQuattro, the 44mm case will become a cornerstone of the iconic Submersible dive watches collection, joining existing 47mm and 42mm sizes. The Submersible QuarantaQuattro collection is water-resistant up to 300 meters, with the patented crown-protecting device inextricably linked to Panerai’s marine heritage. Additionally, a uni-directional rotating bezel to measure submersion time and metallic appliques filled with white Super-LumiNova makes it an indispensable diving instrument. The P.900 calibre features a seconds sub-dial at 9 o’clock, with a three-day power reserve. Panerai has unveiled three distinctive editions of the Submersible QuarantaQuattro to herald its arrival.
The foundation for the Submersible QuarantaQuattro Carbotech Blu Abisso is a case composed of the lightest material employed by the brand. Panerai pioneered the use of carbotech – utilised in aeronautics, motorsports and biomedicine – in watch design. A composite based on carbon fibre, its numerous properties – lighter than titanium, high resistance to corrosion and scratching – makes it feel weightless on the wrist while possessing remarkable strength. Its inherent variegated black colouring ensures unique cases. A titanium DLC crown in a similar black hue harmonises the Carbotech construction, while the dial and coordinating straps are a deep undersea blue.
Submersible QuarantaQuattro eSteel
The Panerai Submersible QuarantaQuattro eSteel recognises the critical importance of sustainability goals while maintaining the brand’s established design codes and technical finesse: 72g of the watch is made of recycled materials, corresponding to 52% of its total weight, which is 137g. eSteel has the same properties as conventional steel, including identical chemical behaviour, physical structure and resistance to corrosion, making it ideal for Submersible diving watches collection. An engraving on the crown protection device and inscription on the dial indicate the presence of eSteel. The dial and bezel of the 44mm timepiece match, with options in Deep Blue, Gray and Green.
The timepiece is original in more ways than one, as polished ceramic has never been used before for the unidirectional bezel. Another standout element is the dial, with a polished finish and colour gradient that steadily deepens from top to bottom. The P.900, an automatic calibre only 4.2mm thick, supports a date indication and three-day power reserve. The timepiece is water-resistant to 300 meters. Two straps – the same colour as their companion dial – are included with each watch, along with a tool that allows strap-interchangeability. The first strap is of fabric made from recycled PET, while the second is of recycled rubber.
