You don’t need to be proficient in Italian to work out what QuarantaQuattro is all about; QuarantaQuattro is to 2022’s new Submersibles collection what quattro formaggi is to pizza!
It’s Panerai’s newfangled way of referring to a recently introduced 44mm case diameter for their dedicated Submersible diver’ watch family –
brand nomenclature , where by all new models moving forward will now receive their case-size designations in Italian; such as the Luminor Quaranta models.
Why? Well because QuarantaQuattro just sounds better than 44mm, doesn’t it!
Introducing the new Submersible QuarantaQuattro eSteel™ Verde Smeraldo AKA PAM01287, which debuted alongside several other QuarantaQuattro (44mm) Submersible models at Watches and Wonders 2022 in Geneva.
Its new mid-size 44mm case is made from, polar bear-friendly, sustainable, recycled, brushed eSteel™. This comes with a bit of a premium, though. Btw water-resistance is to 300m.
Special features of the watch include its sumptuous emerald green polished gradient dial with matching ceramic bezel inlay.
Meanwhile its green winding-crown matches its green tone on tone hand-stitched textile strap.
Powering the watch is an automatic mechanical, P.900 caliber, with 23 jewels, 28,800 alternations/hour, Incabloc anti-shock protection and a power-reserve of 3 days.
MSRP in Switzerland is CHF 10'900 incl. sales tax.
Thoughts? Even though it isn't any sort of military green, the leprechaun in me still appreciates the emerald tones of this watch, but what I am not loving, is the markup on eSteel.
Panerai should endeavor to keep the pricing in more line with reg. steel and then I’ll happily jump on the eco bandwagon with them.
But what do you think – are you happy to pay so much pay more for polar-bear friendly steel?
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