Setting Sail: Panerai’s Latest ‘Luna Rossa’ Collection

Plans (and sails) are set to unfurl quickly at the upcoming 37th America’s Cup yacht race at Barcelona this September, and in line with the numerous interesting watch makers who are connected with the renowned occasion, Panerai is set to bring a wave of Italian flair to the world of horology, with a brand-new set of cruising watches developed along with the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli group The Italian connections here are no coincidence. From Milan to Florence, the Luna Rossa group and its sponsors are chock-full of Italian style and engineering collaborations; Panerai itself has had a long time association with the Italian Navy, having actually been a nationwide service provider of scuba divers’ and sailors’ wrist watches– a history that has actually produced a long line of renowned monitor the years, culminating in this yacht season’s most current: the Luna Rossa collection. Blue like the sea, and red as the main shade of Luna Rossa; the collection is designated in these colour codes. The Luminor Luna Rossa Quaranta PAM01408 cuts a smooth impression with its black 40 mm Steel DLC (diamond-like carbon) case and a blue sun-brushed dial that includes the date at 3 o’clock and little seconds at 9 o’clock. Powered by the automated P. 900 calibre with a three-day power reserve, its 40 mm case size is an ideal suitable for well-rounded wear. The collection likewise includes off-colour variations, such as the 42 mm Luminor due Luna Rossa PAM01381, which features a grey bi-material rubber/textile strap. For the tourist, the Luminor Luna Rossa Quaranta BiTempo PAM01404 provides with its automated P. 900/GMT calibre with a three-day power reserve. Showing 2 time zones, the idea of the GMT hand is gilded in red in homage to the colour of the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli group’s boat sail. The watch is embeded in a 40 mm steel case and includes a blue sun-brushed dial. To bring a piece of the cruising experience to its customers, Panerai has actually likewise presented the spectacular Lu
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