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Stuff.tv
07-08-2025
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Panerai just launched the ultimate stealthy adventure watch
Panerai has just dropped two new heavy-duty timepieces, and they're every bit as tough and tactical as the elite naval aviators they honour. The Submersible Marina Militare PAM01697 and PAM01698 are the latest symbols of the Italian brand's century-long partnership with the Marina Militare (the Italian Navy) and they're built for action both above and below the waves. Inspired by the Aviazione Navale, the Navy's aviation arm, these watches bring together rugged military design and cutting-edge materials. Both feature a green-grained matt dial with a black gradient, modelled after flight gear and helmets, plus a nod to the Aviazione Navale insignia. Grey Super-LumiNova and a radar-style small seconds counter dial up the stealth factor while keeping things legible even in pitch black. PAM01697 is housed in a classic 44mm stainless steel case with a matt green ceramic bezel, while PAM01698 takes things further with a full 'Carbotech' body – a carbon fibre composite that's lighter than titanium but tough enough for a life at sea. Each case back is engraved with the Aviazione Navale wings, a first for Panerai, and both are rated for 300m water resistance. Powering both models is the P.900 calibre – a slimline automatic movement with a three-day power reserve and stop-second function for precision time-setting. Despite its rugged looks, it's no brute inside: the calibre is just 4.2mm thick with a balance beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour. In true tool-watch fashion, the pair come on green canvas straps with military-style T/T stitching, plus a spare black rubber strap for getting properly stuck in. The applied indexes are 20-percent wider, with 45-percent more luminous surface area than before, making these watches easier to read in demanding environments. 'These timepieces honour our legacy of engineering precision instruments for survival and adventure,' says Panerai's Chief Marketing and Product Officer, Alessandro Ficarelli. 'They reflect Panerai's military heritage while inspiring extraordinary journeys in the toughest conditions.' The Submersible Marina Militare collection is available to buy now, with the PAM01697 priced at US$12,500 / £10,300 and the PAM01698 priced at US$19,500 / £16,800. Liked this? Seiko 5 Sports gets a Pepsi bezel, literally
Stuff.tv
29-04-2025
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Go commando with the Panerai Submersible Chrono Marina Militare Experience Edition
If you've ever fancied yourself as a military commando – minus getting shouted at – Panerai's latest launch might just be your ticket. The Submersible Chrono Marina Militare Experience Edition PAM01699 isn't just a watch, it comes with a full-on, boots-on-the-ground adventure. Rooted in Panerai's century-long partnership with the Italian Navy, this 47mm titanium beast is built for extremes. It's inspired by Aviazione Navale, the Navy's aviation branch and is designed to survive the toughest missions around. It's water resistant to 50 BAR (about 500 metres), and it can definitely take more of a beating than you can. Inside beats the P.9100/R automatic calibre – a movement packed with five patents, including a flyback chronograph and a countdown timer for mission-critical timing. It's all wrapped up in a lightweight titanium case, topped with a scratchproof ceramic bezel, and sealed with a case back engraved with the Aviazione Navale wings emblem. On the front, a green-grained matt dial, a nod to Italian flight gear, is lit up with grey Super-LumiNova for night ops. But the real kicker? Owning one of the 35 limited pieces gets you more than the watch. It gets you a three-day military-style experience in Puglia, Italy. You'll step into the world of naval aviation, take part in tactical simulations, join helicopter missions, and maybe even forget you're not actually enlisted. It's tough, intense, and all rooted in Panerai's military DNA. CMO Alessandro Ficarelli sums it up: 'This timepiece embodies Panerai's commitment to functionality. Made for modern heroes, it's designed to perform in the most daring conditions.' This isn't Panerai's first rodeo either. Previous Experience Editions whisked lucky owners away on a luxury sailing holiday around the coast of Sicily. I know which Panerai experience I'd prefer… The Panerai Submersible Chrono Marina Militare Experience Edition is a chance to see if you're as tough as you think you are, and it's definitely not for the faint-hearted. Liked this? The Zenith Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Chronograph gets a rose gold makeover
