Italian watchmaker Panerai and Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, continue their alliance with the introduction of Luminor Quaranta Razer Special Edition – a limited edition of 500 pieces only
At RazerCon 2021, the two brands recognised their mutual focus on measures to heal the environment and joined in support of a critical ocean preservation project to promote ocean literacy; their latest collaboration aims for Sustainability.
The Luminor Quaranta Razer Special Edition watch, which merges high-end horology and the iconic aesthetics of Razer, will be available exclusively through Panerai boutiques and Panerai.com. The colours of the Luminor Quaranta Razer – black punctuated by electric green on the small seconds dial and strap stitching – are inspired by the gaming brand’s signature colours, and its 40mm case is composed of eSteel coated with DLC. A next-generation metal made of recycled steel, eSteel exhibits the same properties as its conventional counterpart; with the addition of DLC (diamond like carbon coating) to its surface, the brushed eSteel case takes on a matte black finish.
Luminor Quaranta Razer Special Edition is immediately identifiable as a part of the iconic Luminor collection, a pillar of the Panerai family of adventure-ready watches and distinguished by a cushion-shaped case, including a patented crown-protection bridge. But subtle engravings – a triple-headed snake, Razer’s notorious logo, on the caseback and the Razer name in the brand’s signature font on the crown-protection bridge – explicitly announce its presence as a partner in the design of the watch. In addition, the sandwich dial features gray Super-LumiNova that glows green to harmonise with the Razer’s distinctive palette.
Powered by the P.900 caliber, the Luminor Quaranta Razer Special Edition measures only 4.2mm thick yet features a seconds subdial at 9 o’clock, a date window at 3 o’clock, and a three-day power reserve. Water-resistant to 10 bar (~100 meters), the watch includes the quick release system that allows the strap to be replaced without any tools. The buckle also features the new quick release system, making it easy to adapt the watch’s look with the additional strap in black rubber enhancing its potential as an adaptable accessory.
Recycled materials are a critical component of Luminor Quaranta Razer elsewhere: the strap is made from recycled PET derived from post-consumer plastic bottles, as a nod to both brands’ commitment to sustainability. Moreover, the watch will be delivered in packaging composed of 72% recycled material and weighing 53% less than the previous version.
