Introducing: The Panerai Submersible Bronzo PAM 968 (Live Pics & Pricing)

March 19, 2019

Panerai entered the Bronze game back in 2011, and theyve been carefully working with the alloy and releasing a Bronze model or two a year. This year were getting a whopping 47mm Submersible diver, perhaps the most in-your-face bronze model yet from Panerais Laboratorio di Idee. Its made of a honkin 161 grams of bronze, and youll find a sandblasted ceramic bezel insert on a bronze bezel. This watch is all bronze everything. ? The typical seconds register thats come to signify the Italian brand sits at nine o'clock, and the dial is a deep hue of brown, designed to complement the bronze case. And beyond the bronze, its designed with intention: Its water-resistant to 300 meters and a features thick application of lume for visibility. Its a statement piece, sure, but it can walk the walk. It also utilizes Panerais P. 9010 caliber with a power reserve of 72 hours. It wouldn't be a proper Submersible without the crown protection device, so of course its present and made from...you guessed it...bronze. Crucially, this isn't a limited edition, unlike previous bronze Panerai models C think of this as the bronzo for everyone. Initial Thoughts Bronze watches are inherently interesting for the patina they develop, and what sticks out about this particular release is the massive amount of surface area youre getting on the chunky 47mm case. More surface area = more neat patina. As with most of Panerais watches, the ultimate simplicity lends well to legibility, and when you strap this watch on the wrist you get the supreme confidence that its probably water-resistant to even more than 300m. Its also heavy enough to quickly sink to that depth, too. Its a watch that I think will age beautifully, and its also the kind of watch that will garner attention from those outside the horological community, too. This will be especially true in a few years when each produces a different expression of patina.? Given Panerais maritime-fueled history, the submersible in bronze makes perfect sense. Traditionally the bronze models have all done exceptionally well on the commercial side as well as being adopted as favorites among the Paneristi. The PAM 671 Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Bronzo has experienced a healthy appreciation on the secondhand market, and this watch shares many of the same features, but with a dial color thats slightly more rustic. If you were on the fence about the Luminor, then this might be the one. Its the bronze iteration everyones been asking for.? The Basics Brand: PaneraiModel: Panerai Submersible BronzoReference Number: ?PAM00968Diameter: 47mmCase Material: BronzeDial Color: BrownIndexes: AppliedLume: Yes, on hands, hour markers, and bezelWater Resistance: 300 metersStrap/Bracelet: Brown leather strap with beige stitching, trapezoidal brushed titanium buckle? The Movement Caliber: P. 9010Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, dateDiameter: 31mmThickness: 6mmPower Reserve: 72 hoursWinding:?AutomaticFrequency: 4 Hz (28,800 vph)Jewels: 31 Pricing & Availability Price: $16,500Availability: In store and online from today.?For more click here.