Panerai is launching a more robust model.New models will be showcased next year at SIHH 2013, including this rather distinctive looking new Luminor 1950 Rattrapante 8 Days Titanio.
This is definitely a new but strong Panerai proposal for the brand lovers witch will be able to add this piece to their collection.
In A Split-Second
Presented in a brushed titanium case with polished titanium bezel, the 8 Days Titanio is certainly no shrinking violet at 47mm to join the oversize tendency. As with most Panerais the design is quite simplistic, yet still attractive in a stripped-back, bare-essentials kind of way. The sandwich-style dial features hours, minutes and seconds as well as chronograph indicators and linear power reserve indicator.
As the name suggests the 8 Days Titanio is a rattrapante, or split-second chronograph, featuring a vertical clutch and twin column wheels, hence the additional seconds hand on the dial.
Possibly recognizing that you will have probably spent the last few hours lying in the sun before feeling the urge to time something, like a boat race for example, Panerai has clearly labeled the chronograph pushers to remove any possibility of confusion. The first split-seconds timing hand is activated by the button at 8 o’clock (embossed “C” for ‘chronograph’), and the second is activated by the button at 10 o’clock (embossed “R” for ‘rattrapante’).
Powered by a manually-wound Panerai caliber p.2006, the movement also offers an impressive 8-day power reserve thanks to the inclusion of an additional 2 barrels, making 3 in total.
Official pricing and availability will be confirmed early next year.
This will definitely put Panerai in a test, as the traditional style remains, their is freshness on the dial on this one, lets hope that it have what it takes to overcome the competition and innovation in this segment.
