INTRODUCING: The Panerai Submersible Tourbillon GMT Lunna Rossa Experience

Panerai is a uniquely special and historic watchmaker for a number of reasons. First and foremost, it’s rare that a Swiss watchmaking power house hails from Florence, of all places. Combine that with Panerai’s impressive history of military supply to elite Italian fighting forces and you have a pretty unique player in today’s landscape. They have long graduated from their workshop in Florence and now produce in Switzerland among their peers. With almost 800 employees and parent company Richemont backing them, Panerai is a force to be reckoned with in the watch space. They have continued their heritage of military relations into the modern world - they have even lent their expertise to the Navy SEALs, considered to be among the world’s most elite fighting forces.

Panerai have also lately become increasingly entrenched in the sailing world, signing on as the official sponsor of the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team. For Watches & Wonders 2024, they are announcing their second limited edition with the team, the all new Panerai Submersible Tourbillon GMT Luna Rossa Experience Edition - Not only is it a unique watch, but purchasers will be able to take a trip to the America’s Racing Tournament to get a behind the scenes look with the team.

THE BASICS:

BRAND: Panerai

Model:  Submersible Tourbillon GMT Luna Rossa Experience Edition

Case Material: Carbotech

Case Size: 45mm

Water Resistance: 30 Bar (300 meters)

Movement:  P.2015/T calibre

Movement Specs: Hand Wound, 4 day power reserve, tourbillon, 24-hour hand, Incabloc anti-shock device

Strap Options: Rubber and grey textile w/ Luna Rossa red stripe

THE JUICE:

The mission of the Panerai brand has always been to create watches with incredible function and durability, and this piece redefines that standard in a whole new way. This is the first piece in the Submersible line to feature a tourbillon complication, just one of the many reasons this is so unlike any Submersible before it. The revolutionary Carbotech material, a composite of carbon fiber, is based largely on the hull of the Luna Rossa team boat, and helps keep this hefty, complicated watch light and maneuverable. Panerai proudly touts the combination of a haute complication like a tourbillion with the innovative Carbotech case material as another reason that this piece pushes all boundaries.

Besides the mechanical excellence of the tourbillon, this piece is exploding with other functionality that makes it such a winner. Like every exceptional hand wound piece, it includes a power reserve indicator, but strategically placed on the reverse side of the dial. There is a GMT hand with an accompanying day/night indicator for the second time zone. The pointer of the GMT hand is a subtle homage to the Luna Rossa team, as it resembles the sail on their boat. A unidirectional carbon fiber bezel also allows for the timing of immersions.

This is where you can wrap up anything about the watch or brand themselves. This can typically be whether the writer believes it fits in the overall catalogue, or will do well with enthusiasts.

How much is the Submersible Tourbillon GMT Luna Rossa Experience Edition Watch?

Price for this watch will come in at $176,500 USD.

Read more about the watch on the brands website here.