Introducing: The Panerai Submersible Verde Militare 42mm (With Live Pics)

November 05, 2019

Today, we have an e-commerce exclusive to announce from Panerai. The watch in question is the new Submersible Verde Militare, and it is available in 500 examples in three markets (the U.S., the UK, and China) through the watchmaker's online sales channel. A Submersible through and through, the PAM01055 is water resistant to 300 meters and features a robust case made of stainless steel that features a screw-down back and Panerai's patented Safety Lock crown protection device.?While by no means small, the Panerai Submersible Verde Militare isn't exactly gargantuan either. It's a very wearable 42mm in diameter, with a thickness of 14.37mm.? Interestingly, the movement being used to power this watch is the P.900, a thin, three-day automatic with date that we have previously seen in the company's Luminor Due range. It's interesting because those watches were made to be thin, to be worn under a shirtsleeve in more formal settings. At more than 14mm thick, this Submerible isn't thin by any stretch, but that hasn't prevented it from taking advantage of this new 4.2mm-thin automatic movement. Initial Thoughts Watchmakers have long offered boutique exclusives as a way to drive sales in their brick and mortar boutiques and develop relationships with their most die-hard fans. Building on that concept, Panerai is offering a watch that can only be purchased on the Panerai website. According to Panerai, is actually the first Submersible to feature a green dial, which is in a way surprising given the color's natural association with military products and Panerai's origins as a military supplier. ?As you can see, the new color dial still manages to look supremely legible as you'd expect from a tool watch like this one, and in dark situations, the two colors of lume make for a nice touch that aids distinguishing between the hour and minute hand at a glance. In recent years, Panerai has separated out its Submersible line from the Luminor collection of which it was once a part. The Submersible case still has its classic Luminor looks, but the reorganization of product lines at Panerai gives greater clarity to the collection. There is no doubt today where the ISO-rated tool/dive watches can be found among Panerai's new releases (in the Submersible family).? The Submersible 42 comes on the green rubber strap that you see here, but Panerai is also including a water-resistant textile strap. Changing out straps is a breeze thanks to the easy-change system that Panerai has built into the lugs. On the underside of the watch's lugs, small buttons can be pressed to enable the wearer to release the pins and make a strap changes simple and fast while minimizing unwanted scratches. The Basics Brand: PaneraiModel: Submersible Verde Militare 42mmReference Number:?PAM01055Diameter: 42mmThickness: 14.37mmCase Material: Stainless steelDial Color: GreenIndexes: Applied, luminousLume: Yes, Super-Luminova on dial and handsWater Resistance: 30 barStrap/Bracelet: Rubber strap in military green; additional strap in water-resistant technical cloth with Velcro closure and titanium loop buckle. The Movement Caliber: P.900 Functions: Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, dateDiameter: 12.5 lignes (28.2mm)Thickness: 4.2mmPower Reserve: 3 days (72 hours)Winding: AutomaticFrequency: 28,800 vphJewels: 23 Pricing & Availability Price: $8,700Availability: Now, exclusively through Panerai's e-commerce channel.Limited Edition: 500 pieces?For more, click here.