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Panerai : Bronze and a new movement

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Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic Bronzo

Case : satin-brushed bronze with transparent sapphire crystal case back, patented crown guard Diameter : 47mm Movement : Mechanical self-winding (Panerai Calibre P. 9000, 3-day power reserve) with 197 parts, including two barrels Functions : Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, immersion time calculations, unidirectional rotating bezel Dial : green with luminescent hour-markers and numerals Water resistance : 300m. Strap : Leather with large-size satin-brushed steel buckle (supplied with a second wristband and a screwdriver) Limtied series : 1,000

Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic Bronzo

Case : polished case with transparent sapphire crystal caseback, patented satin-brushed crown guard Diameter : 47mm Movement : Mechanical hand-wound (Panerai Calibre P.300, 3-day power reserve), with 160 parts including two barrels. Functions : Hours, minutes.  Dial : Black with luminescent hour-markers and Arabic numerals Water resistance : 100m Strap : Leather with large-size satin-brushed steel buckle (supplied with a second wristband and a screwdriver) Limited series : 3,000

The use of bronze for the case of the Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic Bronzo was one of the highlights of the SIHH 2011. Reflecting the maritime world that has inspired Panerai ever since its origins, this copper and tin alloy is corrosion resistant and each piece becomes unique over the years thanks to the natural patina acquired by this material when exposed to air and damp. Another treasure to have emerged from the vaults of the “Laboratorio di Idee” is the new Manufacture P.3000 movement, notably equipping the Luminor 1950 3 Days, as well as the new Luminor Composite and Radiomir platinum watches. This hand-wound calibre is distinguished by twin barrels, a variable-inertia balance and a solid, generously sized structure (161 / 2-ligne diameter, 5.3 mm thick) with broad bridges. The model presented is fitted with a leather strap that has been given a vintage look to accentuate its resemblance with historical pieces.


Brice Lechevalier is editor-in-chief of GMT and Skippers, which he co-founded in 2000 and 2001 respectively. He has also been CEO of WorldTempus since it joined the GMT Publishing stable, of which he is director and joint shareholder. In 2012 he created the Geneva Watch Tour, and he has been an advisor to the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève since 2011. Also closely involved in sailing, he has published the magazine of the Société Nautique de Genève since 2003, and was one of the founders of the SUI Sailing Awards in 2009 and the Concours d’Elégance for motor boats at the Cannes Yachting Festival in 2015.

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