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Panerai’s latest lean, green timekeeping machines – PAM00995, PAM00998, PAM00999 and PAM00997 Panerai’s latest lean, green timekeeping machines – PAM00995, PAM00998, PAM00999 and PAM00997

Panerai’s latest lean, green timekeeping machines – PAM00995, PAM00998, PAM00999 and PAM00997

Felix Scholz

Panerai’s Radiomir is the diving brand’s most dressy offering, lacking some of the heft — as well as the crown guard — of its Luminor and Submersible brethren. But it’s still every inch (or should that be millimetre) a Panerai. That super-distinctive case, those hands and, of course, those numerals.

Panerai Radiomir - 48mm - PAM00997

This time around, we’ve been treated to a brace of new references: PAM00995, PAM00998, PAM00999 and PAM00997, running the gamut of 45mm three-hand to GMT models and a beefy 48mm ceramic model, with new dial treatments. And what a dial — glorious (not-so-glossy) matt green.

Visually, the look is strong; the dark tone amplified by the golden handset and warm, creamy Arabic numerals and carefully worn leather straps. And while the dial in and of itself isn’t an earth-shattering innovation, it’s certainly attractive. And while the 48mm ceramic is impressive, I think the 45mm GMT on the suede strap is the winning combination. Be warned, though, these are boutique-only pieces.

Panerai Radiomir – 45mm – PAM00995 – $15,700 AUD

Panerai Radiomir - 45mm - PAM00995
PAM00995

Panerai Radiomir GMT – 45mm – PAM00998 – $16,900 AUD

Panerai Radiomir GMT - 45mm - PAM00998
PAM00998

Panerai Radiomir GMT Power Reserve – 45mm – PAM00999 – $17,200 AUD

Panerai Radiomir GMT Power Reserve - 45mm - PAM00999
PAM00999

Panerai Radiomir – 48mm – PAM00997 – $18,500 AUD

Panerai Radiomir - 48mm - PAM00997
PAM00997