Ahead of the SIHH 2011 industry event, Panerai has announced its Luminor Composite PAM 386 model in a scratch-resistant ceramic case. Measuring just 44 millimeters in width, the new member of the Luminor family is more, um, wearable than the last year’s ceramic piece, while still retaining its heavy masculine presence and offering clean, easily recognizable design of its dial.
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Another “Homage”: Marcello C Hydrox Automatik
Marcello C will soon start selling its new Hydrox Automatik (ref. 2024.2K) diving tool. Unlike many “lifestyle divers” from more established brands that shouldn’t go lower than 100 meters, this one is rated for depths of up to 300 meters and comes in a modestly sized (at least, for a diver) body, which is available both in pure stainless steel and in more visually impressive PVD-treated steel (pictured above.)
Corum Admiral’s Cup Chronograph 48 Grand Prix
Celebrating its long-standing partnership with the Okalys-Corum Team, Corum has presented a special-edition Admiral’s Cup Chronograph 48 Grand Prix (ref. 753.935.06-0231.AK57) model. As it becomes usual for the niche of “sporty” luxury chronograph, the new timepiece combines such materials as light-weight titanium, elastic rubber, and leather with a textile-look finish.
Linde Werdelin 3-Timer GMT series updated
The Swiss-based luxury watchmaker of Scandinavian descent has updated the 2009 Linde Werdelin 3-Timer GMT with a new material/color combination.
Archimede SportTaucher 300M Diver (Ref. UA8974-A1.4)
The German brand has just presented a pair of updated versions of its dressy diver: the Archimede SportTaucher 300M Automatic.
This JeanRichard Aquascope Diver has TWO Crowns
Just like the recently presented limited-edition 2TimeZones Zirconium, the 2010 Aquascope (refs. 60140-11-61C-ACHD in black and 60140-11-11A-AC7D in white) sports JeanRichard’s in-house movement and features a cushion-shaped case with a pair of crowns at 3 and 9 o’clock positions.