SIHH 2011: most desirable watch

Le Salon Internationale de la Haute Horlogerie has just finished and a lot of new watches were introduced to the public. My absolute favorite watch was the Panerai PAM00382, this new submersible with an in house P.9000 calibre is made out of bronze! This is very unique and special I like the way how Panerai experiments with alternative materials. The case back of this killer watch is made from steel so no allergic reactions take place.

Bronze is  an alloy based on copper and tin. The bronze chosen by Officine Panerai for the case of the new  submersible is very resistant to corrosive action by sea water after all it still is a diving watch. The specific color of this beautiful timepiece  is the result of the reaction of the bronze to external agents (air, humidity, heat and wear) and it does not alter the properties of the material but is rather a sign of its ageing, making each exemplar unique.

I like the way Panerai refresh their watches but still be loyal to the history of the brand. The bronze case, green dial and in house movement, makes it a nice vintage looking watch