The Submersible Elux LAB-ID PAM01800. Photograph courtesy of Panerai. Earlier this year the Swiss watchmaker Panerai released the Luminor Dieci Giorni GMT PAM01482, a watch that features an advanced 10 day power reserve. It’s latest model goes one step further, crafting a cutting-edge timepiece that features a pioneering on-demand lighting system powered entirely by mechanical energy.
The Submersible Elux LAB-ID PAM01800 represents eight years of intense research and development by Panerai’s Laboratorio di Idee in Neuchâtel. The watch merges Panerai’s rich legacy of luminescence with its mechanical expertise to create a fully mechanical movement capable of generating light on demand. This advancement is underscored by a four-patent system and a 50-bar (~500 meters) water resistance, making it suitable for extreme underwater conditions.
Encased in a 49mm shell, the watch utilises Ti-Ceramitech™, an innovative material developed by Panerai over seven years. Ti-Ceramitech™ is a ceramised titanium that is 44 per cent lighter than steel and ten times tougher than traditional ceramics. This not only ensures the watch’s durability but also makes it significantly lighter than its peers.
Limited to just 150 pieces, the PAM01800 will be available exclusively in Panerai boutiques from this October. The release will be phased, with 50 pieces offered each year over the next three years, ensuring that only a select few will own this exceptional timepiece.
