Initially recieved with a lot of doubt and head scratching in the watch community the now widely successful experience backed special edition watches from Panerai ring in another year of Watches and Wonders with a new offering. Panerai is introducing the PAM01405 Luna Rossa Skeletonized Subermsible Tourbillon GMT to their wonderfully successful experience line. These pieces are almost always sold out the moment they are announced and offer buyers of the watches access to a world that they might normally never get a chance to experience. Whether it’s training with Navy Seals, braving the elements with world renowned explorers, or experiencing the hidden gems that Florence have to offer, Panerai brings added value to the owners of these extreme pieces.
Watches and Wonders 2024 is no different as the PAM01405 continues this tradition while giving the clients who purchase these pieces will be invited to partake in a breathtaking experience curated by Panerai during the finals of the America’s cup in Barcelona, Spain. This opportunity will give them access to a behind the scenes view of the competition, offering unmatched access and engagement with the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team. The client will fee as if they are part of the team strategizing and getting ready for the race.
Only 20 of these technologically advanced beauties will be made and will debut in July 2024 even though they will probably sold out the moment they are released here at the show. The PAM01405 is the first every submersible watch to feature the Tourbillon complication. The 45mm Carbotech case will house the heart and soul of this GMT Tourbillon which is powered by the P.2015/T Calibre with 4 days of power reserve.
The patented tourbillon movement completes a horizontal rotation every 30 seconds perpendicular to the balance wheel to compensate for the effects of gravity on the movement to even further the accuracy of this stunning time piece. WIth the 4 day power reserve which is visible through the sapphire crystal on the back and it’s 30 bar (300 meter) depth rating, and GMT functionality the PAM01405 is a perfect addition to the modern traveler.
The red accents placed strategically on the sub seconds, AM/PM indicator and GMT hand continue the contrast and pay homage to the Luna Rossa Team. We also see the new style GMT time indicator hand which features a design that resemble the sails of the Luna Rossa Racing Yacht.
The bezel is made of titanium and finished with a black DLC coating and accented with white laquer indexes. To further showcase the beautiful open work dial design there is a Super-LumiNova coating on the flange to magnify and bring even more attention to the movement in a dark environment.
