PAM 00424 : RADIOMIR CALIFORNIA 3 DAYS – 47MM

Jan 16, 2012,06:21 AM
 

The Radiomir, one of the icons of international haute horlogerie, lives again in the new Radiomir California 3 Days and the Radiomir S.L.C. 3 Days, two models which represent a tribute to the history of Officine Panerai and to the watch which has constituted a fundamental milestone in the history of professional diver’s watchmaking.

Many of the characteristics of the two new Radiomir watches are directly descended from the prototype created by Panerai in 1936 to equip the commandos of the Royal Italian Navy: the cushion case in steel with a diameter of 47mm, the slender wire strap attachments, the conical crown and the simple dial reduced to essentials to increase legibility to the maximum even in conditions of very poor light. The element which differs in the two models is the dial design.





The Radiomir California 3 Days has the dial which was almost certainly the first one fitted to the Radiomir case, very original with its alternation of markers, Arabic figures and Roman numerals. The design of the dial is enhanced by the OP logo, the inscription “CALIFORNIA” engraved on the flange at 12 o’clock and the little date window at 3 o’clock.

The Radiomir S.L.C. 3 Days also has a historic dial of strongly minimalist design, with alternating bar and dot-shaped hour markers. This version was probably created in the late 1930s to experiment with the sandwich construction of the dial, in which two plates are filled with a layer of luminous material – today Super-LumiNova® – the luminescence of which emerges through apertures corresponding to the markers cut in the upper plate. The name of this watch refers  to the “Siluro a Lento Corsa” (S.L.C.), the slow-speed torpedo on which the commandos of the Royal Italian Navy rode during their heroic underwater missions, equipped with Panerai watches and instruments. A slow-speed torpedo is drawn in relief on the dial and the inscription “S.L.C.” is engraved on the flange at 12 o’clock.

The movement is a hand-wound mechanical calibre, like the historic watches, but brought upto-date to meet the highest standards of today.

Both models are fitted with the sophisticated P.3000 manufacture calibre, completely developed in the Officine Panerai manufacture. With a diameter of 16½ lignes, the P.3000 has the typical structure of large bridges, two spring barrels giving a power reserve of three days and a balance wheel 13.2 mm in diameter with variable inertia, enabling the rate of the watch to be adjusted through external screws on the rim. The movement is visible through the crystal on the back.

The Radiomir California 3 Days (PAM00424) and the Radiomir S.L.C. 3 Days (PAM00425) form part of the Historic Collection and are supplied with a cambered sapphire crystal and a brown leather strap fastened by a polished steel buckle inspired by period models.








Movement: Hand-wound mechanical, Panerai P.3000 calibre, executed entirely by Panerai, 16½ lignes, 5.3 mm thick, 21 jewels, Glucydur® balance, 21,600 alternations/hour. Incabloc® anti-shock device. Power reserve 3 days, two barrels. 162 components.

Functions: Hours, minutes, date.

Case: Diameter 47 mm, AISI 316L polished steel with removable wire loop strap attachments (patented). Screw-down winding crown personalised OP.

Bezel: Polished steel.

Back: See-through sapphire crystal.

Dial: Black with luminous Arabic and Roman numerals and hour markers.

Crystal: Sapphire, formed of corundum, 2.8 mm thick. Anti-reflective coating.

Water- resistance: 10 bar (~100 metres).

Strap:  PANERAI personalised leather strap and large-size polished steel buckle.

Reference: PAM00424




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 By: AnthonyTsai : January 16th, 2012-10:51
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Agree

 
 By: Jester : January 18th, 2012-03:00
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I guess this Panerai PAM399 will be the star of the year IMO

 
 By: AnthonyTsai : January 16th, 2012-07:10
This model will make many people happy! Thanks for posting the news Kong! Cheers, Anthony This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2012-01-16 07:11:21...  

I second you opinion Anthony

 
 By: aldossari_faisal : January 17th, 2012-14:42
but are they serious 100 watch only?... thats even smaller than to describe it as a small number... Faisal

Agree Anthony , star of the show for me too

 
 By: dreamer8 : January 17th, 2012-16:38
But I can only dream for this piece. Cheers,dreamer

30m WR?!

 
 By: edwardwchang : January 16th, 2012-09:15
that 30m water resistance better be a mistake....

my guess is, the crown ...

 
 By: P@trick@Belgium : January 17th, 2012-10:11
maybe not screwn in .... which makes it vulnarable, can't see an other weak point on the watch as not to make it 100m waterproof as many others with a plexiglass and a saphir back ...............

What i think first

 
 By: sub : January 17th, 2012-12:27
about a Panerai is that it's a dive watch "from the depths of the sea" .... not from the beach

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 By: Kong : January 16th, 2012-06:21
The Radiomir, one of the icons of international haute horlogerie, lives again in the new Radiomir California 3 Days and the Radiomir S.L.C. 3 Days, two models which represent a tribute to the history of Officine Panerai and to the watch which has constitu...  

thanks for posting Kong

 
 By: Mystiqz : January 17th, 2012-04:59
this is my favorite out of the batch=D

Gettable piece but date spoil it for me

 
 By: dreamer8 : January 17th, 2012-16:36
Thanks Kong for posting. Cheers,dreamer

No date, consider 448 :-) [nt]

 
 By: Kong : January 17th, 2012-20:28
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Thank You Kong.I like the 448 BUT

 
 By: dreamer8 : January 18th, 2012-01:49
it is an LE of 500. I had my name on a list with a Boutique since 7/911 when 390 was confirmed and I am still waiting for the call.The 390 Is LE of 2000. Cheers,dreamer

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my favorite

 
 By: brett_nyc : January 16th, 2012-12:14
This one is my favorite of the show. 373 is way out of reach and the 2012 SE with this dial will be next to impossible to get. I do hope they leave off the pig though on this one though. Overall it's interesting to see Panerai build out their vintage re-e... 

PAM390

 
 By: edwardwchang : January 16th, 2012-09:19
looks like PAM390 is still king for those of us with slender Elven wrists

Great work Kong, thanks!! nt [nt]

 
 By: MichaelC : January 16th, 2012-19:45
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 By: Kong : January 17th, 2012-06:33
For collectors and enthusiasts who are fascinated by historic details, Officine Panerai has created two exclusive Special Editions of the Radiomir California 3 Days (PAM00448) and the Radiomir S.L.C. 3 Days (PAM00449), each produced in an edition of only ...  

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 By: Kong : January 17th, 2012-06:41
Special Editions Radiomir S.L.C. 3 Days (PAM00449) Unique edition of 500 units Movement: Hand-wound mechanical, Panerai P.3000 calibre, executed entirely by Panerai, 16½ lignes, 5.3 mm thick, 21 jewels, Glucydur® balance, 21,600 alternations/hour. Incablo...  

Now this is interesting

 
 By: BluNotte : January 17th, 2012-09:00
True DNA to the max! STephen

BluNotte...this has to be on your list!

 
 By: ocwatching : January 17th, 2012-13:32
unless you got the 373? I love the 449 and 448. I just need to clarify if this is Boutique only. Hope you are well Stephen!

Of course it is!

 
 By: BluNotte : January 17th, 2012-16:52
Do you know how long i'v been waiting for a 2533 hommage Phil? Since day one with Panerai! I didnt get the 373, would not cause it is not authentic ( As much as i love Platinum, but not for a Panerai, and the brown dial, ewww). Now , this with the blued h... 

Mission Impossible

 
 By: aldossari_faisal : January 17th, 2012-14:53
Cant get any better than this DNA... the Queens of the show .in here. Faisal

Yes mate!

 
 By: BluNotte : January 17th, 2012-16:53
What more could we all want? I 'd say a huge applause specifically only for the 449! Stephen

Curious about the pocket watch

 
 By: tom_hanx : January 17th, 2012-22:22
Do you happen to have some, Kong? Cheers

Don't have that, Tom ...

 
 By: Kong : January 18th, 2012-03:44
Got to wait for the field report ;-) Kong

The 449 left me disturbed....

 
 By: Ale (aka Fuciliere) : January 18th, 2012-13:44
....I'm going to need sleeping pills.

The photo is not representative to what will be this watch.

 
 By: amanico : January 20th, 2012-12:58
The dial may well receive a " Maiale "... End of the love story for me. Best, Nicolas

are you serious????? [nt]

 
 By: Miranda : January 20th, 2012-13:40
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My contact at Panerai told me that it was useless to take pics of the 2 SLCs

 
 By: amanico : January 20th, 2012-13:44
Because the dial will receive some " aesthetical " modifications, and, among them, very possibly, a SLC ( Maiale ). Love breaker, isn't it? Best, Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-01-20 13:47:22

Both, from what I have been told in Geneva, at the Panerai Booth

 
 By: amanico : January 20th, 2012-13:51
From a lady who knows her job... You imagine my deception... Best, Nicolas

Wow, if true, you have broken a lot of ristis' hearts...

 
 By: ocwatching : January 20th, 2012-18:37
One piggy a year is good enough no?

The means is one thing. The authenticity is another thing.

 
 By: amanico : January 21st, 2012-00:20
When 300 to 400 only are not questionnable, and that there are way much more on the market, the authenticity is the issue number one. The means are secondary, IMO. Best, Nicolas

aha...

 
 By: aldossari_faisal : January 21st, 2012-00:28
so the authenticity is an issue which is worse than i expected.... Best Faisal

In my naivety , I thought authenticity was only a problem

 
 By: dreamer8 : January 21st, 2012-00:49
with vintage rolex LOl. So if I read you correctly, there are far too many vintage panerai for sale compared to numbers produced ? Thanks. Cheers,dreamer

Correct. Way too many.

 
 By: amanico : January 21st, 2012-00:56

I don't see it as a problem

 
 By: donwest : January 21st, 2012-20:17
I've worked on many vintage Panerai and have a long list of details that allow me to say "authentic" is not a problem to determine. The miracle workers will never replicate the most intricate details or materials. So we can move forward with confidence wh... 

I heard the same sentence BUT only for the 2 watches presented

 
 By: patrickh : January 21st, 2012-05:38
under the external window of the booth. Not for the real 449 presented to Boutique employees. Hope so, Patrickh

I am confused...

 
 By: ocwatching : January 21st, 2012-14:22
can you clarify?

here is photo of pre prototype

 
 By: patrickh : January 21st, 2012-23:04
but this watch will not be the final version. Just for information. Here is a wristshot of the model which is on all official documents LE book, web site ... My favorite this year. PANERAI, please do not change it until launch. Patrickh...  

Mega Report

 
 By: Tony A.H : January 18th, 2012-05:47
THANK YOU for sharing. i'm Glad that i'm Not so Crazy about the New Release !! that's Equal to NOT Buying New Watches this Year.. the only 2 i like is the 339 which is way beyond my Means. and the other one is the 449 . sorry for being a bit Negative. Che...