Officine Panerai Radiomir 65 mm Stainless Steel - TABLE CLOCK- PAM00581 - $4,000 - (Agoura Hills, CA)

The perfectly transparent mineral glass sphere of the new Table Clock (PAM00581) presents two fascinating views of the timepiece: one from the front, of the unmistakable Panerai dial mounted in the centre of the sphere, and the other from the back, which enables the exquisite finish and fine details of the P.5000 manufacture movement to be admired. The two faces express the two authentic identities of Officine Panerai: its long history of Italian excellence, which is expressed in a design of unmistakable purity, and its Swiss watchmaking expertise. The dial of the Panerai timepiece, the heart of the new Table Clock, is one of the most recognisable iconic elements in the history of mechanical watchmaking. The minimalism of the design, with linear hour markers alternating with large figures at the cardinal points, ensures excellent legibility which is further enhanced by the construction of the dial itself. Since the 1930s, the dials of Panerai watches have been made of two superimposed plates enclosing luminous material, the luminescence of which shines through openings in the upper plate corresponding to the hour markers. The result is a dial of great intensity, very legible under even the poorest lighting conditions, that is absolutely modern as only the classics of design can be. Through the mineral glass hemisphere, which protects the dial and at the same time enlarges it through its magnifying effect, it is also possible to admire other details of vintage inspiration, such as the inscription “Radiomir Panerai” and “8 Days” which are engraved, not printed, on the dial. The Table Clock is the first such timepiece with a mechanical movement made by Panerai: the manufacture P.5000 calibre. The large winding crown at 12 o’clock is enclosed by a stirrup of polished steel, the original design of which – in honour of Officine Panerai’s historic association with the world of the sea and of sailing – is inspired by that of the shackle, the accessory com…

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