Panerai goes blue. Two Luminor 1950 and two Radiomir 1940 featuring a blue dial with satiné soleil finish.

Panerai is the master in celebrating black and military-type dials. The brand consequently stays in its segment. These four watches, with a blue dial, therefore are the exception rather than the rule. Have a look and tell me if you like them.

I very much appreciate at Panerai that the brand tries to stay as authentic as possible. Some say that´s even a little boring meanwhile. Ok, that´s a discussion I don’t want to start at this point … Everything is directly linked to the brands history, deviations from the “Panerai-norm” are rare. So its more than surprising to see these four new regular, not limited watches with their stunning beautiful blue dials in the collection. They are all an intense blue color with a satiné soleil finish. The latter is a process which catches the light and diffuses it, thus creating subtle flashes and fascinating, ever-changing effects.

Panerai explained me: “The blue of the sea is the common characteristic of the new series of watches produced exclusively for our boutiques throughout the world. The sea is a fundamental element, inseparably associated with the history of the brand, and today this historic link is still reflected in its sponsorship of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge, the prestigious regattas for classic sailing boats.”

Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT Automatic

MOVEMENT: Automatic mechanical, P.9001 calibre, executed entirely by Panerai.

FUNCTIONS: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, second time zone, power reserve indicator on the back, seconds reset.

CASE: 42 mm, AISI 316L polished steel.

DIAL: Blue with luminous Arabic numerals and hour markers. Date at 3 o’clock, seconds at 9 o’clock.

POWER RESERVE: 72 H.

WATER-RESISTANCE: 10 bar (~100 metres).

REFERENCE: PAM00688

PIRCE: 8.400 Euro including 20 % VAT.

Panerai Luminor 1950 10 Days GMT Automatic

MOVEMENT: Automatic mechanical, P.2003 calibre, executed entirely by Panerai.

FUNCTIONS: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, second time zone, 24H indicator, linear power reserve indicator, seconds reset.

CASE: 44 mm, AISI 316L polished steel.

DIAL: Blue with luminous Arabic numerals and hour markers. Date at 3 o’clock, seconds and 24h indicator at 9 o’clock, linear power reserve indicator at 6 o’clock.

POWER RESERVE: 240 H.

WATER-RESISTANCE: 10 bar (~100 metres).

REFERENCE: PAM00689

PRICE: 13.000 Euro including 20 % VAT.

Panerai Radiomir 1940 3 Days

MOVEMENT: Hand-wound mechanical, P.3000 calibre, executed entirely by Panerai.

FUNCTIONS: Hours, minutes, small seconds.

CASE: 47 mm, AISI 316L polished steel.

DIAL: Blue with luminous Arabic numerals and hour markers. Seconds at 9 o’clock.

POWER RESERVE: 72 H.

WATER-RESISTANCE: 10 bar (~100 metres).

REFERENCE: PAM00690

PRICE: 8.900 Euro including 20 % VAT.

Panerai Radiomir 1940 10 Days GMT Oro Rosso

MOVEMENT: Automatic mechanical, P.2003/10 calibre, executed entirely by Panerai.

FUNCTIONS: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, second time zone, 24h indicator, linear power reserve indicator, seconds reset.

CASE: 45 mm, polished 18 ct. red gold.

DIAL: Blue with luminous Arabic numerals and hour markers. Date at 3 o’clock, seconds and 24h indicator at 9 o’clock, linear power reserve indicator at 6 o’clock.

POWER RESERVE: 240 H.

WATER-RESISTANCE: 5 bar (~50 metres).

REFERENCE: PAM00659

PRICE: 35.000 Euro including 20 % VAT.

I like them, they look gorgeous. Of course you all know, that I very much like blue dials and the color blue in general.

The only blemish for me are the prices. I would call them ambitious!

But, whats you opinion? Let me know!