Introducing: The Panerai Submersible Ecopangaea Tourbillon GMT 50mm Mike Horn Edition

April 24, 2020

Panerai is fitting its popular Submersible with a Tourbillon C well, five of them at least. This new five-piece limited Panerai Submersible Ecopangaea Tourbillon GMT 50mm Mike Horn Edition offers buyers the chance not only to own one absolutely superbly outfitted dive watch, but also partake in a truly unique experience, embarking on an expedition to the Arctic with famed explorer Mike Horn himself. This 50mm iteration of the Submersible model offers a skeletonized titanium in-house movement showcasing the tourbillon, the GMT function, and the mechanisms powering the AM/PM indicator, power reserve and running small seconds subdial. All in all, this is a watch intended for exploration. It is rugged in looks and robust in function. For those lucky enough to get a hold of one of these boutique-exclusive offerings, a great adventure surely awaits.? Initial Thoughts As far as a nexus between this watch and its partner Mike Horn is concerned, the Ecopangaea Tourbillon GMT really hits every mark. The exclusive trip which accompanies the purchase of one of these pieces is meant to test your physical limits and allow you to witness the imperiled state of the Arctic due to the forces of climate change. To that point, Panerai has taken some serious steps, in terms of manufacturing, to make this watch a truly thematic match for the expedition. The case is?made from EcoPangaea, a trademarked high-tech steel. The metal is recycled from the 35-meter drive shaft of the Pangea, Mike Horns sailing ship. It doesn't get much more on the nose than that.? This new addition to the Submersible line sports a unidirectional dive-time bezel that has been sandblasted, offering some nice texture to go along with the otherwise industrial skeletonized design. The indexes and numerals along the bezel are polished. Within the large 50mm sized case is a soft iron ring which serves to protect the movement from the effects of magnetic fields. Fitted with the Panerai manufacture in-house caliber P.2005/T, the watch shows off an impressive three barrels which are responsible for a six-day power reserve and a 30-second tourbillon which rotates along a perpendicular axis. With its 300m water resistance, AM/PM indicator, and GMT functionality, this watch is tailor-made for its intended expedition.? Fitting for a watch that not only braves the harsh conditions of the Arctic, but also the depths of the sea, the Ecopangaea boasts a porthole-style caseback with a special engraving illustrating the Pangea and Mike Horn's signature in Arctic blue coloration. This Arctic blue theme is also prevalent on each of the functional markers, subdials, and hands on the dial itself. I think that with the titanium execution, and intense use of brushed metal surfaces, the coolness of the blue for the text and functional markings brings a bit of levity to an otherwise intensely serious design. In furthering its ability to withstand the elements, the watch comes standard on a rubber strap, but also comes equipped with a second black strap made from recycled PET material with anthracite stitching and a Velcro closure. The Submersible Ecopangaea Tourbillon GMT is a boutique exclusive only. As part of the special edition packaging of the watch, owners will get a special tool to change the straps, a screwdriver for removing the buckle, and a display box made of recycled plastic. The pricing at $190,000 may seem steep, but this watch boasts the first use of a tourbillon movement in the Submersible line and, on top of the technical achievements, comes with a once-in-a-lifetime guided exploration experience. The five individuals who get the chance to partake in this Arctic expedition will pack their new watch with a lot of memories.? The Basics Brand: Panerai Model: Submersible Ecopangaea Tourbillon GMT 50mmReference Number: PAM01108Diameter: 50mmThickness: UnknownCase Material: EcoPangaea steelDial Color: Absent (Skeletonized)Indexes: MarkersLume: Super-LumiNovaWater Resistance: 300mStrap/Bracelet: Rubber strap and fabric strap made from recycled PET The Movement Caliber: P.2005/TFunctions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, GMT, 24H indicator, dial-side power-reserve indicator, tourbillonDiameter: 16 1?4 lignesThickness: 10.05mmPower Reserve: 6 daysWinding: Mechanical manual windingFrequency: 28,800 alternations/hourJewels: 31Chronometer Certified: NoAdditional Details: Glucydur balance, Incabloc anti-shock device, three barrels, entirely made by Panerai Pricing & Availability Price: $190,000Availability: Boutique exclusiveLimited Edition: Yes, five piecesFor more, click here.