Panerai and the oceans are inextricably linked, through their involvement as naval military instruments which has turned them into a mainstay of the modern watchmaking landscape. The essence of modern utilitarianism, the designs of Panerai give that air of toughness and reliability, gracing the wrists of action heroes, explorers, and even some of the world’s best sailors. In 2024, Panerai unveils the Submersible Tourbillon GMT Luna Rossa Experience Edition PAM01405, a watch that celebrates all things nautical, and even lets the lucky owner experience the trials and tribulations of a regatta.
Housed within the iconic Luminor-style case with a rotating bezel, the watch is crafted from the brand’s proprietary carbon material, Carbotech. Formed out of sheets of carbon fibre, they are then compressed at controlled temperatures and pressures with a polymer to form a composite material that is extremely resistant to mechanical stress, whilst also giving each watch made from this material a character that is unique to each watch. A DLC coated titanium bezel completes the watch, giving it an action-oriented design through its diver’s inspired design and function. In addition to hours and minutes, the watch also has a running seconds at 9 o’clock, day/night indicator at 3 o’clock, and a GMT hand in red, enabling the viewing of a second time zone. The hour markers are done in the brand’s signature minimalist bar-and-dot style, which further adds to the modern look of the watch. The industrial design is further highlighted through the grid structure just beneath the hour markers that partially masks the running trains of the watch.
Turning the watch over, we see the P.2015/T movement – a truly high horology movement with a patented tourbillon mechanism that rotates perpendicular to the axis of the balance wheel, quietly tucked away at the 10/11 o’clock position of the watch. Theoretically, this orientation of the tourbillon mechanism is to better average out the positional rate of the watch while it is on the wrist – an improvement on the original idea of the tourbillon which was developed for pocket watches. The rear-side of the movement also includes a power reserve indicator, showing a maximum run time of 4 days. The movement side also further highlights the industrial nature of the watch, with its girder-like bridges and plates spanning the movement.
As previously mentioned, the DNA of Panerai is inextricably linked to the sea, and in this case, the watch is made in tribute to the daring sailors of the Luna Rossa team. The Carbotech of the watch is also used in the boat of team Luna Rossa, linking the two through their ultra-light frames. With the watch being limited to 20 pieces, the lucky owners will get to experience a money-can’t-buy look at the team while they compete at the finals of the America’s Cup in Barcelona, with front row access to the competition, and exclusive behind-the-scenes peeks at how this team competes under pressure.
Panerai further demonstrates its linkage to the oceans through this partnership with Luna Rossa, and even gives the owners an exclusive experience to further link the brand with the owners of the watch. Buying a watch in of itself should be an experience, however, it is certain that the experiences tied to this Submersible Tourbillon GMT will leave an indelible mark on their owners, forever tying them to Panerai and their continuing story of seafaring adventurers.
Technical Specifications
Movement: Hand-wound mechanical, P.2015/T calibre, 15 1/3 lignes, 7.88mm thick, 27 jewels, Glucydur® balance, 28,800 vibrations/hour, Incabloc® anti-shock device. Power reserve 4 days, two barrels. 256 components.
Functions: Small seconds , World time , Tourbillon , Hours , Power reserve , Second time zone , Minutes
Case: Diameter 45mm, Carbotech™
Bezel: Titanium DLC anti-clockwise rotating bezel with graduated scale and numerals
Back: Screwed, see-through sapphire crystal and titanium DLC
Water Resistance: 30.0 bar (~300.0 metres)
Strap: Bi-material grey Luna Rossa, STD, 24/22, BA