Panerai Radiomir Perpetual Calendar GMT Goldtech PAM01453

As Panerai prepares to celebrate the 90th anniversary of its iconic Radiomir collection in 2024, the brand has unveiled its first-ever Radiomir Perpetual Calendar, the Radiomir Perpetual Calendar GMT Goldtech PAM01453. This timepiece is a significant milestone for Panerai, as it combines the historic Radiomir design with one of the most prestigious complications in watchmaking. Crafted from Panerai’s proprietary Goldtech™, the watch embodies a perfect blend of luxury, tradition, and technical innovation, making it a standout piece for collectors and enthusiasts alike.This watch is housed in a 45mm Goldtech™ case, a proprietary rose gold alloy that provides a warm, luxurious finish while maintaining durability. The cushion-shaped case, a hallmark of the Radiomir collection, offers a vintage aesthetic that harks back to the earliest prototypes Panerai developed for the Italian Navy. The polished surfaces of the Goldtech case add a refined, neo-vintage twist to the timepiece, elevating it from a robust military diver to a sophisticated dress watch.On the flipside it features an exhibition caseback, showcasing the intricate workings of the Panerai caliber P.4100 movement. Through the sapphire caseback, you can see additional calendar functions, including the year, leap year, months, and power reserve indicator. This level of transparency allows wearers to appreciate the complexity of the perpetual calendar mechanism and the fine craftsmanship behind it.It comes equipped with long, curved lugs that ensure a comfortable fit on the wrist, also referred to as the iconic “wire-style” lugs. Plus a knurled screw-down crown with a slight diamond silhouette. All topped by a sapphire crystal, the case is built to withstand everyday wear while maintaining its luxurious appearance. Water-resistance can reach up to 100 meters (328 feet).Time is exhibited on a white sun-brushed finish dial, creating a radiant backdrop for the watch’s complications. The design prioritizes legibility and elegance, with a sandwich dial construction that enhances depth and texture. At 3 o’clock, a day-date display is presented in a classic, easy-to-read format, while at 9 o’clock, a multi-function subdial displays the small seconds along with a 24-hour hand and day/night indicator.What sets this perpetual calendar apart is the balance it strikes between complexity and clarity. Unlike many perpetual calendars that crowd information onto the dial, Panerai opts for a cleaner layout, making the array of functions more accessible and visually appealing. The combination of the sunburst finish and minimalist subdials results in a dial that is both functional and elegant, perfectly complementing the grandeur of the Goldtech case.The dial’s hands and indexes are coated with Super-LumiNova, ensuring that the watch remains legible even in low-light conditions, a crucial feature for a timepiece with Panerai’s robust dive watch roots. Plus it's worth noting that the divided hour hand is a subtle, vintage detail typically found only on historic Radiomir models, adding an extra touch of nostalgia to the modern design.

Panerai Radiomir Perpetual Calendar GMT Goldtech™

The “Panerai Radiomir Perpetual Calendar GMT Goldtech™” (Ref#: PAM01453) is powered by the self-winding in-house mechanical movement, caliber P.4100 with 55 jewels, 15 ½ lignes, and 28,800 vph. It comes equipped with a 22k micro-rotor that can store energy in two barrels. Power reserve can last up to 72 hours (3 days), when fully wound.Mounted to the watch is a dark brown Mississippiensis alligator scaled strap with exposed tone-on-tone stitchings, secured to the wrist by an adjustable polished Goldtech™ folding clasp.This is a boutique exclusive, but there is no indication of it being a limited edition run. For more up to date information visit the official Panerai website here.

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