The Panerai Luminor Submersible 1000M Watch: A Stylish Deep-Sea Diver

The Panerai Luminor Submersible 1000M watch is a proud descendant of early Panerai dive watches, and as such carries with it a tremendous historical pedigree. In the same way that elite Royal Italian Navy frogmen depended upon their Panerai dive watches, today's connoisseur will appreciate the iconic style, technique and performance of the Submersible 1000M watch - Panerai's current deep water champion.

Crafted from satin-finished AISI 316L stainless steel, the Panerai Luminor Submersible 1000M watch reflects the unmistakable masculine aesthetic of an instrument purpose-bred for professional use. Measuring a wrist-filling 44mm in diameter, this Panerai dive watch has meaningful presence on even the largest wrists. Critical to any true dive watch, absolute impermeability to water is a must; to achieve this, the massive stainless steel caseback screws firmly down, producing an ultra-tight seal with the gaskets. Nothing is left to chance with the crown, either, and it is secured by the distinctive and unique Panerai locking lever. Thanks to these uncompromising constructive details in combination with the extremely thick sapphire crystal, this Luminor watch can resist water-pressure all the way to a crushing depth of 1000 meters. Located on the left side of the case is another feature of note: a helium release valve. This important element permits the controlled release of potentially explosive accumulated gases during ascents from the great depths which saturation divers must explore.

The Panerai Luminor Submersible 1000M watch is equipped with a unidirectional rotating bezel that clicks precisely into place to enable the timing of critical dive intervals, as well as any short term interval in slightly less adventurous circumstances. Whether beneath the waves, or in the comfortable darkness of a relaxing evening, the purposeful black dial with generous luminous indications permits effortless comprehension of the time. Superior and reliable timekeeping is assured, thanks to the self-winding Panerai OP III caliber, whose foundation is certainly one of the most established and reliable mechanical movements in the watchmaking industry. For maximum comfort in any situation, from demanding to casual, Panerai supplies the Luminor Submersible 1000M watch with a highly flexible rubber strap that is joined to a Panerai-signed steel tang buckle.