Up close with Panerai’s 2018 astronomy-themed technical highlight.
Visually, the watch resembles Panerai’s other examples of technical watchmaking, with a skeletonised dial revealing a layered, industrial-looking movement. Despite the amount of information displayed, the dial does not feel cluttered, as the moon phase, power reserve and GMT displays are viewed through the case back instead. The date display here deserves mention – the date disc is made of polarised glass, and the numerals on it remain mostly invisible until they are viewed through a second layer of polarised glass at the aperture at three o’clock. Voila – the movement retains its air of lightness and transparency.
The Luminor 1950’s case is chunky, and at 50mm, this watch will definitely make its presence felt. Much will depend on the individual’s wrist though, with the choice of case material also making a big difference – a reference in gold would feel a lot heftier than its sibling in titanium.
Starts from €199,000 (S$322,000) for titanium model
