Panerai Intersects Design and Engineering with Submersible S eTitanio™ PAM01403

Layer upon layer, titanium powder is fused together by high-power fiber optic laser sintering, transforming into a solid material and creating a shape from nothingness. In this meticulous process of precision layering, each pass of the laser results in an almost imperceptible but consistent addition, 30 microns (0.03 mm) thick. Most notably, this technique allows for the formation of a case band that is hollow inside, without compromising its strength or water-resistance. The DMLS titanium watch weighs a mere 115g, with the case alone coming in at 23.6g. This DMLS case is approximately 30% lighter than the standard titanium case.

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Skeleton caliber, one of Laboratorio di Idee’s high-end complications, is at the heart of the Submersible S. This sophisticated watchmaking procedure removes unnecessary materials, permitting all attention be placed on the movement’s key components. The watch features a micro-rotor that ensures automatic winding, providing a power reserve of up to 3 days. A GMT function with a second bicolor hour hand and AM/PM indicator is also included, underlining the watch’s functionality and versatility.