With the new collection of Panerai Radiomir 1940 3 Days watches, Panerai invites to an exploration into the blue of the sea, which’s colour is applied to the dial by a new manufacturing process.
The reflections of light which penetrate the depths of the sea create a chromatic spectacle which the new dial of the Radiomir 1940 3 Days tries to capture with its infinite shades and intensity by means of satiné soleil workmanship. Due to the use of various tones of blue, the dial is tinged in such a way that the outer part is a darker, more intense colour corresponding to the markers, which appear more legible, and lighter towards the centre.
The new Radiomir 1940 3 Days is available in five versions which are distinguished by size, materials and function. The Radiomir 1940 cushion case which unites all the models has a strong but minimalist linear design. It is available in AISI 316L steel in a diameter of 42 mm, 45 mm or 47 mm or in a red gold case with a diameter of 45 mm. On the back of the case of each example the movement can be seen through the sapphire glass, which is decorated with a swirling wave design created by a metallisation process.
Panerai Radiomir 1940 3 Days Acciaio with a steel case and a diameter of 47 mm Ref. PAM00932
All the five models of the Radiomir 1940 3 Days are fitted with a calibre made in-house by the Panerai Manufacture in Neuchâtel. The model with automatic winding is available either in a version with hours, minutes and small seconds or in versions enhanced with other functions.
The two time-only models, in steel (Ref. PAM00933) or in red gold (Ref. PAM00934), use the P.4000 automatic calibre, which is marked by the use of an off-centre bidirectional microrotor, which is made of 22 carat gold in the gold version and tungsten in the steel one and enables a power reserve of up to three days to be stored.
Panerai Radiomir 1940 3 Days Oro Rosso in red gold with a diameter of 45 mm Ref. PAM00934 (left)
Panerai Radiomir 1940 3 Days Acciaio in stell with a diameter of 42 mm Ref. PAM00933 (right)
The other two creations are fitted with the P.4001 and P.4002 calibres, developed from the P.4000 but with a date GMT 24 hour display and indication of the remaining power on the back (Ref. PAM00945) or on the dial (Ref. PAM00946).
Panerai Radiomir 1940 3 Days Automatic GMT Acciaio in steel with a diameter of 45 mm and a date indication on the back Ref. PAM00945 (left)
Panerai Radiomir 1940 3 Days Automatic GMT Power Reserve Acciaio in steel with a diameter of 45 mm and a date indication on the dial Ref. PAM00946 (right)
As well there is a version fitted with the P.3000 calibre, with a power reserve of three days, which is self-winding. This model (Ref. PAM00932) is the largest with 47 mm in diameter. It has a classic minimalist design, with a lightly domed sapphire crystal protecting the dial.
Panerai Radiomir 1940 3 Days Acciaio with a steel case and a diameter of 47 mm Ref. PAM00932
The Radiomir 1940 3 Days models in steel are water-resistant to 10 bar, a depth of about 100 metres while the red gold model has a limit of 5 bar. All are fitted with a blue alligator strap, which harmonizes with the colour of the dial. Its contrasting beige sewing recalls the colour of the luminous substance used on the hour markers. Every model is supplied in a blue lacquered cherry wood box, inside which is a spare strap of blue rubber, or a blue fabric one for the 42 mm model.
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