Name: Submersible Azzurro
Brand: Panerai
SKU: 5071895
Price: 8450 USD
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What makes the Panerai Submersible different from the Luminor?

Accepted Answer

The Submersible is a true dive watch with a unidirectional bezel and ISO certification. The Luminor emphasizes cushion-case design and historical aesthetics without a rotating bezel.

Question 2

What are the unique materials used in Submersible watches?

Accepted Answer

Submersible models feature innovative materials like Carbotech™, BMG-Tech™, and bronze, each offering unique performance benefits and aesthetics.

Question 3

Are Submersible watches suitable for everyday wear?

Accepted Answer

Yes. While they are engineered for diving, many references like the PAM 01074 and PAM 01055 offer 42mm cases, making them wearable for daily use.

Question 4

What complications are available in the Submersible collection?

Accepted Answer

Complications include flyback chronograph, GMT, small seconds, and date. Models like PAM 00982 include advanced movements tailored to aquatic use.

Question 5

How do you change a Panerai Submersible strap?

Accepted Answer

To change a Panerai Submersible strap, you must first push down on the lug to unlock the movement of the spring bar. At the same time, push the bar outward through the drilled lug holes. Now, you can gently pull the bar out. To replace the old strap with a new one, push the new strap into place between the lugs. Then, take the bar with the indented side going in toward the locking side, and easily guide it through the lug holes and strap, making sure everything is aligned. Finally, depress the locking mechanism on the lug and push the spring bar in fully so that the bar is set in place.

Question 6

How do you spot a fake Panerai Submersible?

Accepted Answer

There are a few telltale signs to look for when spotting a fake Panerai Submersible. On an authentic piece, there is not a marker at the 9 o'clock position, so the left subdial will be closer to the outer edge of the dial to make up for it. Next, every Panerai watch is equipped with twisted or angled lugs to ensure the watch has a better grip on the wrist; fake pieces typically feature straight lugs.

Question 7

Is a Panerai Luminor water-resistant?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Panerai Luminor collection and the Panerai Submersible suite are both water-resistant. In fact, Luminor pieces boast up to a 200m water-resistance while Submersible models are water-resistant up to 300m and are considered among the elite when it comes to diving watches; quite literally, a collection designed to be submerged.

Pre-Owned Panerai Submersible