Monday, March 23, 2020

New Material - Panerai Luminor 1950 Submersible Carbotech

The Panerai Luminor 1950 Submersible Carbotech is a carbon fiber version. Panerai's watches can be traced back to a corresponding counterpart in history, and the main feature of Luminor 1950 is to push the brand's signature-prominent crown protection bridge. The series originates from the model provided to the Egyptian Navy in 1956.

Pull out the lever on the bridge, you can pull out the crown to adjust the set time, push on the lever, you can push the crown back to its original position and fix it firmly, it is more convenient and quick to use, and it is easier Be in a safe position to avoid the embarrassment of water that may turn into the rotating bezel because it is not locked. Submersible is based on this and a unidirectional rotating bezel, which is more in line with modern cognition of the appearance of diving watches (this is also the necessary structure of diving watches).

Design originates from history, but the material is entirely the product of modern technology. The Panerai Luminor 1950 replica watch introduces Carbon Fiber composite Carbotech. This is a strong structure formed by carbon fiber and high-tech polymer PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) by high pressure and high temperature molding.

PEEK is an engineering plastic with a melting point of 334 degrees. It has corrosion resistance and flexibility, and is often used in military applications. Panerai laminates it with carbon fiber and heats it under pressure to create a new material that is hard, corrosion resistant, low allergenic, and weighs only one-third the volume of titanium. Because it is laminated and pressurized, it will form an approximately parallel stacked texture, which is different from the irregular texture of forged carbon; but because of cutting parts, the texture of each watch is different and can be said to be unique. .

The P.9000 self-winding movement is in line with the brand's comprehensive self-made strategy. The entry-level movement created to replace the OP III is similar in size, but the specifications are much higher, such as a dual barrel to achieve a 3-day power reserve. , Two-way winding efficiency is better. Luminor 1950 Submersible Carbotech number PAM00616. The bottom cover is engraved with the words "Florence1860" and a totem of slow speed, indicating the origin and year of the brand, and the historical background of the Luminor 1950 series. This is the first time the brand has embossed a blue rubber strap on a black rubber strap.