SIHH 2010: Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT (PAM347)

The new Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT (PAM 347) automatic wrist watch is basically the same PAM321 model that was presented exactly a year ago, but with its black alligator strap replaced with a metal bracelet that features vertical brushed finishing and polished surface between the links.

As you may have already guessed, the refreshed watch is still equipped with the same P.9002 manufacture-made automatic movement.

Its main-spring barrels store enough energy to power the PAM347 for at least 72 hours without negatively affecting its isochronicity.

The self-winding caliber also features such complications as the second time zone, date and a traditional semi-circular power reserve indicator that looks like a fuel gauge of a classic American muscle car.

The glossy stainless steel bezel nicely contrasts the brushed surface of the 44 mm cushion-shaped case and makes the watch feel somewhat lighter than it actually is.

With its 2.6mm thick sapphire crystal and a screw-down crown, the PAM347 is rated at 300 meters of water resistance making it a nice diving watch.

Panerai plans to sell the watch at a recommended price of around $10,000.

Photos: Officine Panerai

Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT PAM347 watch specification

Price range: $10,000
Movement: Panerai P.9002 Calibre, automatic, 237 parts, 31.0 mm in diameter, 7.9 mm thick, 29 jewels, two mainspring barrels, 28,800 vph, in-house
Complications: Date, GMT, power reserve indicator
Power reserve: 72 hours (3 days)
Case material: Brushed steel
Bezel material: Polished steel
Case shape: Cushion
Transparent case back: Yes, sapphire crystal caseback
Case size: 44.0 mm
Case height: N/A
Dial: Dark brown
Hands: Steel
Strap: Metal bracelet
Crystal: Sapphire, corundum, 2.6 mm thick, antireflective coating
Water resistance: 300 meters