Panerai’s New Skeletonized Submersible GMT Watch Goes 500 Meters Deep
Complete with a high‑visibility design inspired by marine safety traditions.
Summary
- Panerai unveils the Submersible GMT PAM01495 featuring a 3D-printed DMLS titanium case
- The skeletonized P.4001/S movement offers 50 bar water resistance and a patented polarized date
- Available via Panerai boutiquest with a $52,600 USD price tag
Panerai continues to elevate its legacy of high-performance maritime instruments with the launch of the Submersible GMT PAM01495, a bold skeletonized tool watch designed for real-world adventure.
Deeply rooted in the Maison’s history as a supplier to the Royal Italian Navy, this new addition to the Submersible family prioritizes uncompromising performance in any environment. The timepiece is anchored by a commanding 47mm case produced using Titanium DMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering), a 3D-printing process that utilizes Grade 5 titanium powder to create internal cavities. This cutting-edge construction results in a case that is approximately 25% lighter than standard titanium and 50% lighter than steel, offering superior corrosion resistance essential for professional diving.
Engineered to master the depths, the Submersible GMT boasts an impressive water resistance of 50 ATM, a significant feat for an open-worked movement. This rating is rigorously verified by Panerai’s Laboratorio di Idee through a multi-stage testing protocol that includes simulating years of real-world use. To ensure optimal legibility, the watch features applied indexes and hands treated with Super-LumiNova, where the minute hands and bezel dots emit a blue glow for immediate immersion-time tracking.
At the heart of the PAM01495 beats the intricate P.4001/S automatic caliber, a skeletonized movement comprising 341 components that reveals its mechanical architecture through a distinctive grid design inspired by maritime military nets. The movement is equipped with several technical innovations, including a patented polarized date system that remains virtually invisible until it reaches the aperture at 3 o’clock, and a 12-hour GMT function featuring a high-visibility orange hand.
For precision synchronization, a seconds-reset function allows the small seconds hand to return to zero upon pulling the crown. Reliability is further supported by an off-centered tungsten micro-rotor and two barrels that provide a robust three-day power reserve, monitored via a circular indicator on the sapphire caseback.
Available exclusively in Panerai boutiques, the PAM01495 retails for $50,300 USD, is paired with a blue rubber strap and comes in a deluxe blue cherry wood box.
