Panerai Luminor Submersible Carbotech PAM01616 (RRP £16,300)

Panerai Luminor Submersible Carbotech PAM01616. Case Diameter 47mm. Carbotech, Anti-Clockwise Unidirectional Rotating Bezel With Graduated Scale. Water Resistant To 300 Meters. Automatic Mechanical, P.9000 Calibre Panerai Movement. Black Dial With Applied Blue Luminous Arabic Numerals And Dots. Date At 3 O’clock, Small Seconds At 9 O’clock. Caoutchouc Black Strap With Brushed Steel DLC Coated Pin Buckle. Box and papers dated May 2022.

(Replacement Cost – £16,300)

Panerai Carbotech is a groundbreaking material introduced by Officine Panerai, known for its durable and innovative timepieces. Carbotech is a composite material that combines carbon fibre sheets with a special polymer, resulting in a lightweight, robust, and distinctive material used for watch cases and bezels.

Panerai first introduced Carbotech in 2015 as part of their Submersible collection. The material was chosen for its unique appearance, which features a striking pattern due to the irregular arrangement of carbon fibers, making each Carbotech watch essentially one-of-a-kind. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, Carbotech offers exceptional resistance to corrosion, shocks, and extreme conditions, making it well-suited for diving watches.