Pre-SIHH 2019: Panerai - Submersible Chrono Guillaume Néry Edition PAM982

As a preview of the novelties that will be presented at the upcoming SIHH 2019, Panerai unveiled a new Submersible Chronograph inspired by Guillaume Néry, a French freediving champion specialized in deep diving. A multiple world record holder and the double reigning world champion, Guillaume can dive to -126m below the water's surface with just one breath.

Water resistant up to a depth of 300 meters / 1,000 feet (30 bar), the new Submersible Chrono Guillaume Néry Edition PAM982 is enhanced by a titanium unidirectional rotating bezel with a blue ceramic inlay graduated to calculate the duration of a dive.

Characterized by the patented device protecting the crown and the two chronograph pushers moved to the left side, the 47 mm brushed titanium case frames a dial where white and blue luminescent indices stand out against the grey background for optimal readability in all light conditions.

Chronograph seconds and minutes are both displayed centrally making it possible to have just two counters — running seconds at 9 o’clock and chronograph hours at 3 o’clock — instead of three.

The case back is engraved with the signature of the champion and an image recalling his latest record when he reached a depth of 126 meters with only one breath.

The movement of choice is the in-house developed automatic calibre P.9100 beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour with a 3-day power reserve guaranteed by its twin barrels. Comprised of 302 components, the P.9100 features an Incabloc anti-shock device as well as a zero-reset mechanism which causes the seconds hand to instantaneously jump to the 12 o’clock position when the crown is pulled, a function that makes synchronising the watch very easy.

The Panerai Submersible Chrono Guillaume Néry Edition PAM982 is completed by a blue rubber strap which matches the colour of the ceramic bezel and is expected to retail for Euro 18,900. panerai.com