As an Italian model with a proud marine heritage, it’s comprehensible that the Mediterranean holds a particular significance for Panerai. When the model first unveiled its Radiomir Mediterraneo restricted version fashions in 2018, it took considered one of its most traditional designs and mated it with a wealthy blue sunburst dial remedy that calls to thoughts the waters of that sea. For its first retail unique restricted version releases of 2020, Panerai has returned to the deep blue of the Mediterraneo for 2 new interpretations – the PAM01144 Radiomir 42mm Mediterraneo Version and the PAM01078 Radiomir 45mm Mediterraneo Version.
Each the PAM01144 and the PAM01078 begin with the “large lug” model of the traditional Panerai Radiomir cushion case, sized (because the names may counsel) at 42mm and 45mm, respectively. Whereas these are classically daring sizes for Panerai, the general thickness is surprisingly svelte with the PAM01144 coming in at solely 11.2mm thick and the PAM01078 solely a millimeter thicker. For the 42mm PAM01144 variant, this form is rendered in conventional 316L chrome steel, however the 45mm PAM01078 provides some further worth with its use of brushed titanium. This extra-hard materials doesn’t add any water resistance, nonetheless, as each Mediterraneo Version variations are rated at 100 meters partially due to sapphire show casebacks.
Undoubtedly the spotlight of those new Radiomir Mediterraneo Version fashions are the dials. Each function a blue sunburst degradè end that captures the appear and feel of the deep sea, whereas Panerai’s signature sandwich lume is rendered with a light-weight khaki patina for contrasting heat. Whereas every of the pair incorporates a small seconds at 9 o’clock, the execution of this ingredient varies dramatically. The bigger dimension of the PAM01078 permits the open Arabic 9 marker to stay, whereas the extra compact PAM01144 deletes the numeral for a cleaner, extra compact look.
Every of the brand new Radiomir Mediterraneo Version fashions is powered by an in-house motion. For the 42mm PAM01144, the motion of selection is the handwound P.1000 motion, with twin barrels, a Gluycdur mainspring, and a hefty 72 hour energy reserve. The PAM01078, then again, opts for the microrotor computerized P.4000 powerplant, additionally that includes a high-tech Gluycdur mainspring and 72 hours of energy reserve. Each new Radiomir Mediterraneo Version fashions are paired with an identical darkish blue alligator leather-based strap, that includes tan distinction stitching that performs nicely off of the nice and cozy tones of the patina lume.
As these two new Panerai Radiomir Mediterraneo Version fashions are classed as restricted editions, solely 288 of every mannequin can be produced. Each the PAM01144 and the PAM01078 can be found now solely by way of Panerai boutiques, at an MSRP of $7,900 for the PAM01144 and $11,200 for the bigger PAM01078. For extra info, please go to Panerai’s web site.
