For generations, Panerai has pioneered advancements in contemporary watchmaking. The brand has consistently proposed novel proportions, materials, and technologies with transformative and far-reaching impact. That track record continues with what may prove to be its most disruptive offering yet. With the introduction of Submersible eLAB-ID, the watch with the highest percentage of recycled-based material ever made, Panerai is poised to lead a movement toward more environmentally responsible watch manufacturing. Other intriguing editions include new additions to the Luminor Chrono line…
Submersible eLAB-ID
Submersible eLAB-ID is an unprecedented achievement in watchmaking, as a total of 98.6% of its weight comes from materials integrating a high rate of recycled elements. Its case, sandwich dial and bridges are composed of EcoTitanium, a recycled titanium alloy that is a lightweight aerospace-grade metal made of more than 80% pure recycled content. Submersible eLAB-ID is the first watch to use 100% recycled SuperLuminova on its dial and hands and 100% recycled silicon for its movement escapement. Both are obtained through dedicated, small-scale recycling processes that reuse raw material waste. From the sapphire crystal to the gold hands, most of the major components contain recycled-based material. Panerai is inviting collaboration with other brands or partners eager to work toward creating a more sustainable future based on a circular use of natural resources. Sourcing the recycled materials needed to build a watch from scratch required Panerai to establish a new supply chain. The timepiece houses the automatic mechanical, P.900e caliber, which is water-resistant to ~300 m and boasts a three-day power reserve.
Luminor Chrono Monopulsante GMT Blu Notte
The new Luminor immediately reveals its sporty attitude with a matte black ceramic case; the chronograph pusher appears on the left side creating equilibrium with the opposite crown-protecting device. It features a midnight blue dial with satiné soleil decoration and classic sandwich structure, with Arabic numerals and indexes in white Super-LumiNova with green luminescence. The P.2004 calibre, a tribute to the first chronograph calibre created and developed entirely by Panerai Manufacture, is a manually wound mechanical movement, with functions that exceed the capacity of conventional chronographs. The timepiece is a single-button column wheel chronograph, which combines the start/stop/reset functions in a single push-piece. It is also equipped with the GMT function, allowing the simultaneous display of home time and local time. Water-resistant to 100 m, the watch stands out for a black sandblasted ceramic case in 44mm, based on Zirconium Oxide powder. The watch is outfitted with a primary strap in deep blue calfskin with ecru stitching and a trapezoidal pin buckle in titanium with black DLC coating, with an additional matching strap in rubber.
Luminor Chrono
Featuring a sandwich dial and crown-protecting bridge on the right side of the dial, the three new editions of the Luminor Chrono are distinguished by the original placement on the left of the chronograph controls and by the blue hands devoted to that function. Finally, a “base 1000” tachymeter scale on the prominent flange allows the calculation of average speed over a predefined distance, in kilometres or miles. All three feature the new Caliber P.9200 with chronograph function, an efficient, high-performance self-winding movement with a 42-hour power reserve ensured by the energy stored within a single barrel. Waterproof up to 100 m, the Luminor Chrono PAM01109 and PAM01218 models feature two straps, in alligator leather and rubber, equipped with a trapezoidal pin buckle in brushed steel. The Luminor Chrono PAM01110, designed to be slim, light and ergonomic, has a folding clasp with slimmer blades and “OP” logo. The bracelet links are inspired by the emblematic Panerai safety lock system. All three watches have the strap interchangeable system giving the client the opportunity to move from metal bracelet to alligator or calf and vice versa.
