Panerai expands its legacy of military-inspired watchmaking with the release of the Submersible Chrono Marina Militare Experience Edition PAM01699—a bold creation that marks the maison’s first collaboration with the Italian Navy’s aviation division, Aviazione Navale. Limited to just 35 pieces, this elite timepiece doesn’t just tell time; it tells a story of precision, resilience, and high-stakes adventure.
Built for Extremes
Housed in a commanding 47mm case crafted from grade 5 titanium, the PAM01699 is engineered to thrive in the harshest conditions. The brushed finish enhances its tactical character, while the unidirectional bezel—also in titanium with a matte black ceramic insert—cements its identity as a serious tool watch. With a water resistance of 500 meters, it far exceeds professional diver requirements, reflecting Panerai’s longstanding commitment to durability.
At 3 o’clock, Panerai’s signature crown guard and screw-down crown stand as a visual reminder of the brand’s robust military DNA.
Functionality with Purpose
This isn’t just a watch that looks tough—it’s built to perform. The countdown chronograph is controlled via a dedicated pusher on the right side of the case, enabling the central minute hand to move backwards in one-minute steps before switching to traditional chronograph tracking. The flyback function, accessible at 8 o’clock, allows users to instantly reset and restart timing—a crucial feature for mission-critical tasks. Meanwhile, the 10 o’clock pusher handles chronograph start/stop functions, with each pusher carefully signed for intuitive use.
Additional practicality comes in the form of a Travel-Time Jump Hour function, letting the wearer adjust the secondary hour hand in one-hour increments without interrupting the movement—a discreet but vital tool for modern globetrotters and military professionals operating across time zones.
Dial Design Inspired by Avionic Instruments
The textured green dial is inspired by cockpit flight instruments, with a grainy finish that plays beautifully with light and shadow. The applied indices and oversized hands are filled with grey Super-LumiNova, glowing green in darkness, while the Travel-Time hour hand and 12 o’clock marker illuminate in blue for fast, at-a-glance orientation.
Two recessed sub-dials offer further utility: a radar-style small seconds at 3 o’clock and a 12-hour chronograph counter at 9 o’clock. Bold “Marina Militare” lettering anchors the display with purpose, while clean white markings and a precise minute track ensure maximum legibility under pressure.
Powered by Performance
Driving the PAM01699 is the in-house P.9100/R calibre, a flyback chronograph movement that incorporates a vertical clutch and column wheel for seamless actuation. Measuring 9.55mm thick, the movement offers a three-day power reserve from twin barrels and beats at 28,800 vph. It’s safely encased behind a solid titanium caseback etched with the Aviazione Navale insignia—a subtle nod to the elite unit it honours.
Worn with Confidence
Completing the package is a rugged green canvas strap, secured by a matching titanium buckle, accompanied by an additional black rubber strap for versatility in more active settings. Every element of the design serves a purpose—blending Italian style with uncompromising functionality.
The Panerai Submersible Chrono Marina Militare Experience Edition PAM01699 is not just another luxury sports watch—it’s an immersive, military-grade instrument for the adventurous elite. Limited to only 35 pieces, it offers not only superior performance and Italian design flair, but also exclusive access to Panerai’s Experiences Program, where owners step into the world of naval aviation and beyond. For collectors seeking a watch that’s as rare as it is rugged, the PAM01699 is mission accomplished.
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