Military exceptionalism does not come much more exceptional than at America’s Navy SEALs, the equivalent of our Special Boat Service.
And, when it comes to timekeeping, the unit is professionally equipped (or at least associated) with Panerai, which has a new divers’ watch, three chronographs and a GMT for them to choose from.
A limited edition Luminor Marina Navy SEALs PAM01412 was previously only available in the United States, but has now crossed the Atlantic to these shores.
It comes in a 44mm steel case that has been “weathered” by hand using a PVD treatment.
Its anthracite sandwich dial is inscribed with Navy SEALs and lights up with pale lume for its hands and cut-out hour markers.
Only 862 pieces are being made of the professional dive watch, which uses an automatic P9010 calibre with a three-day reserve.
It is on sale for £8,500.
Panerai Luminor Chrono Navy SEAL
Panerai has also unveiled two Luminor Chrono references, PAM01409 in a 44mm steel Brunito case and PAM01419 in a 44mm CarboTech case in association with the Navy SEALs.
The lightweight chronographs carry the military unit’s name on their shaded black dials, circled by a tachymeter scale, which is normally used to measure acceleration for racing cars, but Panerai says this time it is used to calculate the average speed of a yacht over a defined distance.
The Luminor Chronos both use the P.9200 Chrono automatic calibre,
PAM01409 is available in a limited edition of 562 pieces priced at £9,500 while PAM01419 is available in a limited edition of 462 pieces for £15,400.
Panerai Submersible Navy SEAL
For the travelling Navy SEAL, Panerai has a 44mm Panerai Submersible GMT Navy SEALs (PAM01323) with central hour and minute hands, a small seconds dial at 9 o’clock, the date at 3 o’clock, and a GMT display of a second time zone.
Two spring barrels storing energy for Panerai’s P.900/GMT give the automatic movement three days of power reserve.
It is available for £9,200.
Panerai Experience Edition Submersible Chrono Navy SEAL
And finally, for adrenaline junkies, Panerai has the PAM01402 Experience Edition Submersible Chrono Navy SEAL, a 47mm flyback chronograph that is sold with access to a series of endurance activities organised by the watch brand.
Owners can sign up to a series of tactical exercises designed to push them to their limits while teaching them about the SEAL’s history and special skills.
Each participant in the Special Operations Experience will also receive an NFT containing information about their day including a specific training card, technical information about the watch, a warranty booklet, and, artwork created specifically by the Panerai Studio.
Only 50 of the watch and experience are available, priced at £53,200.
All of Panerai’s Navy SEAL limited editions are restricted to sale via the company’s own boutiques.
