Panerai has unveiled a new addition to its Submersible collection with the Submersible GMT PAM01495.
Drawing on a long history of producing precision instruments for the Italian Navy, Panerai continues to develop watches in which functionality remains central to the design.
The new Submersible GMT PAM01495 reflects this approach, combining professional diving specifications with a 47 mm titanium case and the fully skeletonised calibre P.4001/S.
Water-resistant to 50 bar (approximately 500 metres), the case is manufactured using Titanium DMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering), a technology Panerai has previously employed for models such as the Luminor Marina DMLS PAM01662 or the Submersible S Brabus PAM01241.
Panerai was among the first watch brands to explore 3D-printed titanium, filing a patent in this field as early as 2012. Produced layer by layer from Grade 5 titanium powder, this construction allows the creation of internal cavities that reduce weight while maintaining structural strength.
According to Panerai, Titanium DMLS is approximately 25% lighter than conventional titanium constructions of the same design and more than 50% lighter than steel, while also offering strong resistance to corrosion, an important advantage in marine environments.
The sandblasted case is paired with a unidirectional titanium bezel fitted with a matte blue ceramic insert, while the signature crown-protecting bridge reinforces the recognisable Submersible identity.
Panerai’s use of titanium dates back to 1985 with the Mille Metri prototype, a 47 mm diving watch developed in titanium.
The material entered regular production in 1998 and has since remained central to the brand’s exploration of lightweight and high-performance case construction.
Powering the PAM01495 is the automatic calibre P.4001/S, a skeletonised movement introduced in 2021. Beating at 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour), it comprises 341 components and incorporates two patented solutions.
Among them is a polarised date display designed specifically for an open-worked movement.
Unlike conventional opaque date discs that obscure the mechanics beneath, this system keeps the date ring largely invisible, revealing the numeral only through the aperture at 3 o’clock.
The skeletonised architecture remains fully visible, while indexes mounted directly on the rehaut preserve clear legibility. Applied indexes and hands are coated with Super-LumiNova.
For diving readability, the minute hand and bezel marker emit a blue glow, while the remaining indications shine green.
The movement also features a 12-hour GMT indication with AM/PM display, allowing immediate reading of a second time zone via the orange-tipped GMT hand. A patented mechanism enables the local hour hand to jump forward or backward in one-hour increments, making time adjustments practical while travelling.
Precision is further supported by a seconds-reset function inspired by Panerai’s military heritage.
When the crown is pulled, the seconds hand returns to zero, allowing accurate synchronisation with a reference signal.
The watch offers a power reserve of three days, supplied by twin barrels. Energy is generated through an off-centred micro-rotor positioned to preserve visibility of the movement while helping reduce overall calibre thickness.
Remaining autonomy can be monitored through a circular sapphire indicator on the caseback, keeping the dial free for essential timekeeping information.
A grid motif integrated into the movement architecture references the heavy maritime nets historically used to secure vessels in harbour, adding a subtle nod to Panerai’s naval heritage.
The 50 bar water-resistance rating is verified through Panerai’s testing protocol developed by its Laboratorio di Idee. Each case component is inspected before assembly, while representative production batches undergo laboratory tests simulating years of wear and demanding conditions.
Once assembled, every watch undergoes a multi-stage water-resistance process beginning with a vacuum test before pressure testing. The completed watch is then immersed in a pressurised water chamber simulating the rated depth plus an additional 25% safety margin.
To verify perfect sealing, the case is subsequently heated and cold water is applied to the sapphire crystal, making any internal condensation immediately visible. Excluding ageing simulations, this protocol is carried out on every individual timepiece.
The Submersible GMT PAM01495 is fitted with a blue rubber strap and delivered in a blue cherry wood presentation box that also includes a second black bi-material strap.
The new Panerai Submersible GMT PAM01495 will be available exclusively through Panerai boutiques at the price of €49,000. panerai.com
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