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THE PANERAI
RADIOMIR PLATINO WATCH
The Panerai Radiomir Platino is a unique edition of 100 units inspired for the
first time by a rare example of the Radiomir dating from the late 1930s.
It faithfully reproduces the 12-sided bezel of the historic models, but the
engraving appears only on the back, surrounding the sapphire window through
which the movement can be seen, as in the original model. The case reproduces
the three-piece structure of the time, with the bezel and back screwed directly
to the caseband: a type of construction making it quicker to assemble the watch
and easier to replace internal components where necessary.
The platinum case has slender wire loop strap attachments that are removable
for replacing the strap and the same size of 47 mm as the original examples.
The vintage character of the watch is reinforced by its original spherical
winding crown.
T
HE CASE
The Panerai Radiomir Platino watch has a 47 mm case of polished platinum.
Platinum is one of the rarest and most valuable metals in the world. Officine
Panerai uses 950 platinum (PT950 RU, 95% pure platinum) and its specific
weight is 11% heavier than 24 ct. Gold. Ductile, malleable and corrosion-
resistant, platinum requires a long, complicated working process. The
polishing stage is particularly complicated and very different from that used for
gold, because of the particular characteristics of the metal. It has to be carried
out entirely by hand, since it cannot be done using automatic tools.
The case has the characteristic cushion shape, typical of Panerai, and is made
using manufacturing techniques involving many complex operations which
ensure a remarkable aesthetic finish and at the same time great resistance in
terms of water-resistance and shock-resistance. The screw-down crown is
spherical and is personalised Panerai.
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The screw-in back has a sapphire crystal window, enabling the movement and
the haute horlogerie finish to be admired.
On the back of the case are engraved the sequential number of the watch with
the number produced, the material and the maximum depth of use. The
reference of the watch is engraved between the lugs at 12 o' clock and the
case number is at 6 o'clock to emphasise the strong historical connotations of
this watch.
The water-resistance of your watch, indicated on the back by the symbol
, is guaranteed to a pressure of 5 bar which corresponds to the
hydrostatic pressure exerted by a column of water on 1 square centimetre at
a depth of 50 metres under normal conditions. In these circumstances your
watch is therefore water-resistant to a depth of about 50 metres.
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HE CRYSTAL
The crystal is made of acrylic PMMA or Plexiglas
resistance to water and UV rays.
NOTE: because of the delicacy of this material, a second crystal is supplied
with the watch which will, if necessary and if the watch is covered by the
warranty, be replaced once free of charge on presenting it at any Authorised
Panerai Distributor throughout the world.
It can be damaged by insecticides, sun creams and solvents.
T
HE DIAL
The brown dial is the characteristic Panerai sandwich type, consisting of two
superimposed plates. The upper one is perforated with numerals and hour
markers, while the lower one is covered with a layer of luminous substance.
The dial also features the "Radiomir Panerai" engraving.
In order to ensure optimal levels of luminescence and greater resistance over
time, Panerai uses exclusively "Grade A" Swiss Super-LumiNova
® , a material with excellent
® . To produce
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