Titanium, ceramic, icy blue on one side. Flyback chronograph, water resistance to 300 m and diving time measurement on the other. The new Submersible Chrono Flyback Mike Horn edition from replica Panerai does not bear the name of one of the greatest explorers of the 21st century for nothing. Let’s discover together this foolproof edition, limited to only 500 copies. Ready for adventure? Let’s go !
When the explorer meets the watchmaker
No need to introduce Mike Horn. This explorer of South African origin, whose numerous expeditions we no longer count, is a true inspiration for lovers of travel, challenges and surpassing oneself. His desire to always go further, always higher, he shares with the Panerai brand of which he is one of the ambassadors. The two have been collaborating for nearly 20 years, together imagining timepieces for modern adventurers. For the end of the year, the luxury Italian watchmaker presents the seventh model resulting from this alliance.
A watch that is fearless
Designed to withstand the most extreme conditions, the Submersible Chrono Flyback Mike Horn edition is ready for action and can be taken anywhere, on land or underwater. This robust replica watches is equipped with a 47 mm case in brushed titanium, a material known for its lightness and resistance. It is topped by a solid unidirectional black ceramic bezel whose graduations allow the wearer to calculate their immersion time. Argonauts will be able to have a blast with this timepiece capable of diving up to 300 m (30 ATM), whose screwed chronograph push buttons guarantee precisely this important degree of water resistance.
Strength is joined by functionality and precision since this Submersible Chrono Flyback Mike Horn edition features a 37-jewel P.9100 movement, equipped (among other things) with a Glucydur balance, an Incabloc anti-shock device and the function Flyback chronograph. This self-winding mechanism oscillates at 28,800 vibrations/hour and offers 3 days of power reserve. For your information, this little gem is the very first automatic movement with chronograph functions developed by the House.
Design glacial
For this collaboration, Panerai takes us to a part of the globe where ice reigns supreme, as can be seen from the colors used. It is in fact blue that dominates, a cold blue that can be observed at the crown, the rubber accordion strap and the dial. On the latter, the rounded indexes are dressed in immaculate white, becoming luminous in the dark. The same goes for the hour and minute hands, except for the central chronograph hands which opt instead for a bright yellow which awakens and energizes the whole. Beautiful sunny touch in this fleece design.
At 3 o’clock, the chronograph hour counter opposes that of the small seconds at 9 o’clock. Regarding the strap, good news: a second bi-material UP Camo option in rubber and camouflage fabric, inspired by Italian navy uniforms, is available.
Given that it is a limited series, the Submersible Chrono Flyback Mike Horn edition is engraved on the back with a unique number and a Mike Horn signature. It will be presented in a box made from recycled plastic as a reminder of Panerai’s commitment to using environmentally friendly practices.