Its fair to say that in most cases, the beauty behind a mechanical watch actually lies inside the movement. Panerai is tapping into that thought with its latest release. The new Luminor Tourbillon PAM01784 uses a lightweight 47mm Grade 5 titanium case, but the real attention-grabber is what sits underneath the domed sapphire crystal. Instead of opting for a traditional dial covering the movement, the watch leaves much of the hand-wound P.2005/T calibre exposed. You can see the tourbillon cage turning, the three spring barrels at work, and the mechanisms that make the watch run.
The P.2005/T has some interesting facts behind it. Panerai’s tourbillon design, first introduced in 2005, rotates once every 30 seconds rather than the more common 60 seconds. Its cage also rotates on an axis perpendicular to the balance, a setup created to manage the effects of gravity on the movement’s rate. The calibre also features three barrels connected in series, offering six days of power reserve. The bridges and plates are made from Grade 5 titanium and finished in blue, matching the titanium case while keeping the overall watch to around 105 grams.
The PAM01784 has a GMT Traveler function that lets the local hour hand move independently in one-hour jumps while the home-time hand stays put. There is also an angular power reserve display, a small seconds sub-dial and a tourbillon indicator. Orange markings pick out the GMT, AM/PM and power reserve functions, with Super-LumiNova taking over in low light. The grid pattern around the movement is a nod to Panerai’s history with Italian Navy frogmen, while the domed crystal is inspired by the look of some of the brand’s 1960s watches. Finished with a blue alligator strap and an additional rubber strap, the PAM01784 is a perfect example of where Panerai is taking its traditional Luminor when there’s more movement to show off. The all-new Luminor Tourbillon PAM01784 is now available at authorized Panerai boutiques worldwide for $155,100.
Source: Panerai
