For over a century, the Panerai family’s legacy is tied to crafting precision instruments for the Italian military. In 1916 Guido Panerai patented the Radiomir, a radium-based substance for nighttime visibility. The Radiomir prototype was revealed in 1935, and the watch evolved over the years, featuring a two-plate sandwich construction, a crown-protecting device, and a new luminous substance called Luminor. Initially, it was a military-exclusive timepiece, shrouded in secrecy until the early 1970s.
A restyled limited edition true to its roots
As part of the Radiomir Officine family, Panerai introduces a limited-edition timepiece featuring restyled elements that brings its aesthetics closer to its roots than ever before. The Radiomir Officine PAM01385 pays tribute to many of the iconic elements of the 1935 Radiomir prototype while incorporating contemporary technical expertise to exude a universal appeal to watch lovers.
This 45mm steel-cased watch has a brown matte dial with luminous markers at twelve and six o’clock. It features a unique hour hand design, powered by a hand-wound P.6000 calibre with a three-day reserve and 100m water resistance. The monoblock steel case has a minimalist design, and the brown leather strap is interchangeable. The dial showcases ‘Radiomir Panerai,’ omitting the typical OP logo.