Panerai Dives Into Its History For The New Luminor Tre Giorni
Back in the 1930s, Panerai watches were a big hit with Italian commandos, worn during underwater missions for their large and easily readable diameters. By the late thirties, the Florence-based brand had added a sandwich structure to its watches: a layering technique that creates a highly luminescent watch face. It was so effective and bright in the night that said armed agents had to cover it with mud or seaweed to avoid being spotted.
This shouldn’t be much of a problem for those purchasing the new Luminor Tre Giorni PAM01628, a modern-day timepiece inspired by the aforementioned famed features of historical Panerai pieces. (That said, if you happen to be hiding in swampy waters anytime soon, you know what to do.)
“This timepiece embodies our ongoing commitment to blending tradition with cutting-edge watchmaking,” says Jean-Marc Pontroué, CEO of Panerai, about the new style. “At Panerai, our mission is to honour our rich heritage while driving forward with modern innovation.”
A vintage feel is brought about by its patina finish, made via a hand-made polishing technique that gives the watch a slightly worn appearance, while its leather strap with contrast stitching adds to the rugged effect.
The grainy gradient sandwich dial features Super-LumiNova indicators, which covers the P.3000, a manually wound movement with a three-day power reserve. The P.3000 calibre features a large 11.7mm balance wheel operating at 21,600 vibrations per hour, which can be seen via the open caseback.
Naturally, the watch is water resistant up to 10 bar (100 metres) and has been vigorously tested in pressure up to 25% greater than the guaranteed water resistance value. Ready for your next military mission – or more likely, the tumultuous waters of everyday life.
The Luminor Tre Giorni PAM01628 is available at Panerai boutiques.
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