Panerai is understood for its Navy SEALs assortment created in honor and within the spirit of the US Navy SEALs. The model just lately launched a quartet of latest fashions inside that adventure-focused assortment. This time, the watches characteristic a desert theme with beige accents and desert-camo straps.
The discharge consists of 4 new references — the time-only PAM01518 in metal, the time-and-date PAM01669 in titanium and Carbotech, the chronograph PAM01521 in titanium, and lastly, the GMT PAM01513 in Carbotech. There’s lots to unpack, so let’s dive in!
Panerai Submersible QuarantaQuattro Navy SEALs PAM01518
Reference PAM01518 varieties the entry into this new sub-collection (pun supposed; I apologize). That is presently the one base Submersible and not using a date, leading to a clear but asymmetrical dial. The stainless-steel case measures 44mm throughout, excluding the big crown lock, by 13.3mm thick. Panerai specifies an ample 300m depth ranking, and a sapphire crystal and a metal screw-in case again sandwich the mid-case and motion.
Talking of the motion, there may be nothing new to say right here. Inside ticks the acquainted computerized P.900 caliber with its 28,800vph frequency and three days of autonomy. That is Panerai’s model of a Richemont group caliber.
We then come to the look of this watch, which is the primary draw right here. You get a grainy vignette dial that deepens from grey to black. You additionally get beige lume, matching the beige desert-camo material insert of the rubber strap. Crosshairs within the sub-dial and a “NAVY SEALS” signature full the theme. The PAM01518 prices €10,400.
Panerai Submersible Navy SEALs Titanio PAM01669
Subsequent up, now we have PAM01669 in Grade 5 titanium, adorned with a Carbotech unidirectional bezel. Carbotech is Panerai’s proprietary carbon-and-resin materials. It consists of sheets of carbon reasonably than the flakes seen in cast carbon watches. The result’s an easier, layered aesthetic. You will have the lightness of titanium as this PAM01669 has a whopping 47mm case. Panerai doesn’t specify the thickness, however it’s secure to imagine this won’t slip underneath your shirt’s sleeve. You get the identical non-display case again, though in titanium this time, and the identical 300m water resistance ranking.
Inside ticks the automated caliber P.9010. There’s some confusion about this caliber within the watch world because it seems to have had its hacking operate eliminated in some unspecified time in the future. Right here, nonetheless, Panerai specifies there’s a “stop-seconds system” current. It’s best to, then, have the ability to set this 4Hz motion exactly earlier than letting it unwind its twin barrels to attain its three-day autonomy.
You get the identical aesthetic recipe of a vignette dial, beige lume, crosshairs, and a desert-camo strap. This time, you additionally get a date window at 3 o’clock and that cool-looking Carbotech bezel. The PAM01669 prices €13,900.
Panerai Submersible Chrono Navy SEALs Titanio PAM01521
Okay, so what in the event you just like the seems to be of those watches however you need one thing extra sophisticated? Look no additional than the Navy SEALs chronograph PAM01521.
This 47mm blacked-out titanium beast has a celebration trick up its sleeve. The flyback chronograph contains a third pusher at 4 o’clock, permitting you to leap the central minute-counting hand backward in one-minute increments. This implies you possibly can depend all the way down to an occasion with the chronograph. The automated caliber P.9100/R facilitates this cool operate.
Contemplating the 9mm thickness of the caliber and the case’s 500m depth ranking, I can solely assume this can be a reasonably chunky watch. We’ll certainly take its measurements if we get to go hands-on with it in some unspecified time in the future. The PAM01521 prices €35,000.
Submersible QuarantaQuattro GMT Navy SEALs Carbotech PAM01513
Final however not least, now we have the brand new QuarantaQuattro GMT in full Carbotech. You get the acquainted 44mm Submersible QuarantaQuattro package deal however in light-weight layered carbon. Inside we discover caliber P.900/GMT, the GMT-and-date model of the caliber that powers the PAM01518.
As talked about, Panerai layers its carbon sheets, leading to a attribute striped look. The case contains a stack of horizontal layers, whereas the bezel is noticeably minimize at a distinct angle. In my humble opinion, the ensuing uneven striping seems to be fairly cool.
The Navy SEALs Carbotech GMT prices €20,100.
Preliminary impressions
Let me begin with some extent of criticism in order that I can end on a excessive observe. I’m not certain I like the Navy SEALs connection. There’s a distinct distinction between military-issued watches and military-licensed ones. These are merely impressed by the Navy SEALs and fitted with their branding. Contemplating the state of the world, I may perceive if some would possibly understand this as a bit tone-deaf. If Panerai watches are literally saving lives in fight, go for it. However simply as adventurous branding, I’m not so certain…
That mentioned, I do actually just like the ensuing aesthetic. The beige lume doesn’t appear like fake patina right here, and it fits the desert-camo vibe to a tee. I may even dwell with the vignette dials, which, in the event you observe my writing, you understand is a giant assertion coming from me. To me, the design comes alive most together with the darker Carbotech and blacked-out titanium circumstances.
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