15 Outstanding Panerai Submersible Watches
Originally, Panerai started as a watchmaker for the Italian Royal Navy. After years of service in supplying watches to Italian Navy officers, Panerai finally introduced its first collection to the public.
In 1943, Panerai released its first chronograph, the first prototype of the Mare Nostrum model. To this day, Panerai’s chronographs carry the same sophistication and craftsmanship as the original.
The brand’s unique case sizes make this a divisive topic amongst watch collectors from all over the globe. This uncompromising style is what Panerai watches are best known for. With each passing decade, Panerai watches continue to take inspiration from their predecessors.
Amongst its collection, the Panerai Submersible line is one of the most solid and strongest dive watches ever produced. Its visibility under great depths is unrivalled compared to other known watch brands.
Included in this list are 15 of the best watches that come from the Panerai Submersible line.
1. Panerai Submersible Luna Rossa PAM01039
In 2021, Panerai will be the Official Sponsor of Luna Rossa, the Challenger of Record team in the 36th edition of America’s Cup. And the Panerai Submersible Luna Rossa PAM01039 is going to be on the wrists of the Luna Rossa sailing team.
Its dark grey dial highlights luminous hour markers and hands, a date window at 3 o’clock and small seconds sub-dial at 9 o’clock. The luminous details on the dial make time-tracking effortless in dark environments.
Powered by the Panerai automatic Calibre P.9010/GMT calibre movement, this watch has a 3-day power reserve and water-resistance of up to 300 metres.
2. Panerai Submersible Carbotech PAM01616
Calculate the timing of your dive with ease and confidence with the unidirectional rotating bezel of this Panerai Submersible PAM01616. It features the Carbotech technology on its case, crown and bezel, giving the watch its much-needed lightness and comfort.
Its black dial features luminous hour markers for superior visibility in the dark. It also displays a date window at 3 o’clock and small seconds sub-dial at 9 o’clock. This watch is water-resistant up to 300 metres, making it a perfect watch for diving enthusiasts. Powered by the automatic mechanical P.9010 calibre movement, the watch boasts a power reserve of 3 days.
3. Panerai Submersible PAM00959
Panerai calls this model a survival instrument, and accurately so. This Panerai Submersible Watch features a 42mm case made of 316L grade stainless steel. Its shape takes to after the rectangular style that the brand’s watches are more known for.
Its grey dial highlights luminous hands and hour markers, with a blue unidirectional bezel. The detailing on the back of the watch has eye-catching engravings that you’ll find on most of its models. Additionally, this robust dive watch is water-resistant up to 300 metres.
4. Panerai Submersible PAM00683
The Panerai Submersible PAM00683 has a comfortable fit and great presence unlike any other. It runs on the in-house automatic P.9010 movement, giving it a robust 3-day power reserve. The 42mm is currently the smallest Panerai Submersible size but it is still as complex as any dive watch.
The black dial and a matching black rubber strap give off a fine and attractive touch to its design. Thanks to the screw-down back, this Panerai submersible watch enables 300m of water resistance.
5. Panerai Submersible Bronzo PAM00968
In 2011, Panerai surprised the world by introducing a dive watch with a case crafted in bronze. This Panerai Submersible Bronzo PAM00968 model is enhanced with a ceramic unidirectional bezel with a graduated scale.
Driven by the Panerai manufactured P.9010 calibre movement, this watch has a 3-day power reserve. The dark brown dial features Panerai Submersible’s iconic central hour and minute hands. Of course, visible as well on the dial are the small seconds sub-dial at 9 o’clock and the date at 3 o’clock as well.
Rare. Iconic. Tough. This timepiece comes with a strong personality that combines past and future inspirations.
6. Panerai Submersible Mike Horn Edition PAM00984
This environment-friendly Panerai Submersible dive watch uses Eco-titanium materials in its case, crown, bezel and caseback, as well as recycled plastic in the strap. Featuring Mike Horn’s signature engraved on its caseback, this is indeed one big special watch.
The unidirectional rotating bezel enables easy calculations for diving. At the same time, it is highly legible even in deep waters with its luminous hour markers and hands. A date window sits at 3 o’clock, while a small seconds sub-dial is visible at 9 o’clock.
Running on the in-house P.9010 calibre movement, this dive watch boasts a power reserve of 3 days and water-resistance of 300 metres.
7. Panerai Submersible Carbotech PAM00616
The Panerai Submersible series is fine-tuned to high standards of quality. And this Panerai Submersible Carbotech PAM00616 model, in particular, uses innovative carbon fibre material in a manner never done in watchmaking before.
The Carbotech material provides excellent technical performance and features an uneven, matte black appearance that varies according to the cutting of the material, thus resulting in unique pieces each time. Not only is Carbotech material stronger than average steel, but it is also more durable.
This watch likewise features the Panerai automatic mechanical P.9000 calibre movement, giving it a 3-day power reserve. The watch is, of course, water-resistant up to 300 metres.
8. Panerai Submersible Marina Militare Carbotech PAM00961
Limited to only 33 pieces, the Panerai Submersible Marina Militare Carbotech PAM00961 pays tribute to the brand’s original roots. For decades, Panerai has been producing timepieces that evoke the remarkable courage and dignity of the Italian Royal Navy.
The black dial, black bezel, and green rubber strap give off a sporty military vibe. Driven by the P.9010 calibre automatic movement, this watch has a 3-day power reserve. Water-resistant up to 300 metres, this limited-edition Panerai Submersible is only available in selected exclusive boutiques worldwide.
9. Panerai Submersible Guillaume Néry PAM00983
Another limited-edition timepiece from Panerai Submersible is the Guillaume Néry Limited-Edition. With only 15 pieces made, these watches are only available in Panerai official boutiques.
Enclosed in a 47mm black titanium DLC case, the blue luminous dial features luminous hour markers and dots. The chronograph hour counter sits at 3 o’clock, while the small seconds sub-dial is at 9 o’clock. The titanium caseback holds an engraved Guillaume Néry signature.
Driven by the Panerai’s in-house P.9100 calibre movement, the watch boasts a 3-day power reserve and 300m water resistance. Buy this timepiece to experience diving among whales with Guillaume Néry.
10. Panerai Submersible PAM00974
The Panerai Submersible PAM00974 comes in a 42mm Goldtech case. Goldtech consists of a special gold alloy that has traces of copper to give it a more intense red hue. The case is enhanced by a black ceramic anti-clockwise rotating bezel with a graduated scale. The dial features luminous hour markers and hands for clear visibility in the poorest of light conditions.
Unlike other models, however, the PAM00974 is only water-resistant up to 100 metres instead of the usual 300 metres.
11. Panerai Submersible PAM00973
The Panerai Submersible PAM00973 has a case made of a brushed finish stainless steel with a solid steel caseback. This gives the watch water resistance of up to 300 metres. The timepiece also features a unidirectional bezel mounted on top of the case.
The black dial displays luminous hands and hour markers for maximum visibility underwater. The dial also features a small seconds sub-dial on the 9 o’clock position and a date window at 3 o’clock. A black rubber strap secured with a Panerai stainless steel buckle finishes the watch.
With water-resistance of 300 metres, this timepiece is like no other when it comes to durability. It is also one of the more popular models, not only among divers but among luxury watch collectors as well.
12. Panerai Submersible PAM00982
The Panerai Submersible Chrono Guillaume Nery is another limited-edition timepiece with an exceptional taste. The shark-grey dial features luminous hour markers and hands. This allows for easy timekeeping even in the darkest of trenches.
The unidirectional rotating bezel is a favourite feature amongst divers. This allows them to calculate the diving timing with ease and confidence. The rubber strap has a perfect fit and is durable enough for prolonged dives. The titanium case integrates well with the blue of the ceramic bezel.
This Panerai Submersible watch is also a precision chronograph with a flyback function. Engraved on the back of the case is the signature of Guillaume Nery.
The watch runs on the automatic P.9100 calibre and has a power reserve of 3 days. It is water-resistant up to 300m in-depth and has the Incabloc anti-shock feature.
13. Panerai Submersible PAM01055
The Panerai Submersible Verde Militare is a limited-edition watch with stunning functionality. Only 500 units were ever made for this model and are only available in the US, the UK, and China.
Featuring a 42mm case made of AISI 316L brushed steel, this Panerai Submersible watch has a screw-down caseback and Panerai’s patented safety lock crown protection. This watch is water-resistant up to 300 metres in depth.
It runs on the Panerai’s P.900 calibre movement, which gives it a 3-day power reserve. This green watch with a green dial and green rubber strap is an online exclusive edition watch.
14. Panerai Submersible BMG-TECH PAM00799
The Panerai Submersible PAM00799 watch features two of the brand’s most innovative materials — the trademark BMG-TECH case and the Carbotech bezel.
These materials ensure extreme strength, lightness, and durability with their scratch-resistant coating. The uneven matte black appearance that the Carbotech provides also varies depending on the cut of the material. This ensures that each timepiece is unique.
The Panerai Submersible PAM00799 makes use of the automatic P.9010 calibre movement with a power reserve of 3 days. The black dial showcases luminous hands and hour markers. The trademark seconds sub-dial rests on the 9 o’clock position. This dive watch also boasts a 300m water resistance.
15. Panerai Submersible PAM00960
This Panerai Submersible PAM00960 comes with a unidirectional rotating bezel with luminous details. Crafted in Panerai’s trademarked Carbotech material, the 42mm case enhances not only the appeal but also the performance of the watch. The Carbotech material compresses under controlled temperature and high pressure. It is also bonded with a high-end polymer and Polyether Ether Ketone, which makes this material stronger.
This timepiece showcases screwed titanium back with a black coating. Its signature seconds sub-dial sits at 9 o’clock and the date display at 3 o’clock. It features a durable rubber strap which is perfect for long durations of diving. This Panerai Submersible is also water-resistant up to 300 metres.
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