Panerai RADIOMIR 1940 ORO ROSSO, Instructions For Use Manual

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THE PANERAI RADIOMIR 1940
ORO ROSSO WATCH
The Panerai Radiomir 1940 Oro Rosso watch is a special edition of 100 pieces
which is presented for the first time in a special Panerai case of vintage inspiration.
Some historic Radiomirs made in the 1940s were characterized by a case in
which the wire strap attachments were not welded to it but were formed out
of the same block of steel as the case itself.
The Radiomir 1940 case represents an evolution of the Radiomir case, with
stronger and more solid lugs resistant to accidental shocks during the
underwater missions of the frogmen. The Panerai Radiomir 1940 Oro Rosso
watch is offered in this special case in the classic size of 47 mm and it
incorporates other elements inspired by the historic examples: the Plexiglas
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crystal protecting the dial, the inscription “Panerai Radiomir” engraved on the
dial in the lettering of the period, the round, cambered bezel, the cylindrical
crown and the flat back with the large sapphire crystal window which enables
the movement to be seen. The engraving of the case number is positioned
between the lugs at 6 directly derived from the historic originals. The reference
of the watch is engraved on the case between the lugs at 12 o’clock.
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HE CASE
The Panerai Radiomir 1940 Oro Rosso watch has a case of 47 mm made of
polished Panerai Goldtech .
Panerai Goldtech is an alloy consisting of gold, copper and other metals, ideal for use
in haute horlogerie on account of its excellent technical properties and elegant
colour. The proportion of gold is 75% (18 carat), and other elements are added
to it in varying proportions. The Panerai Goldtech used by Officine Panerai is 5Npt; this
is a special alloy with an unusually high percentage of copper (24.1%), which
gives great depth to the colour, together with a quantity of platinum of 0.4%,
which helps to prevent any oxidation of the metal.
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THE HISTORY
Since 1860, Guido Panerai & Figlio in Florence has been producing precision
instruments with a high level of technical content, becoming a supplier to the
Royal Italian Navy. These instruments have indissolubly associated the name
Panerai with marine exploration, time measurement and the development of a
particular standard of quality and safety, a fundamental requirement for
supplying the armed forces.
Officine Panerai began producing watches in March 1938 with the Radiomir, a
model which played a part in the exploits of the commandos of the Italian
Navy who wore it on their wrists.
The Panerai Luminor has been recognized as a historically important watch by
virtue of the robustness and originality of its design; the small number of
examples produced, together with the first Radiomir watches, have made
them rarities which are among the most sought-after by collectors in the field.
Since 1993, Officine Panerai has offered updated Luminor and Radiomir
models on the international market, thus becoming one of the undisputed
leaders in the haute horlogerie sports sector.
Making good use of the resources of the Panerai Manufacture, highly reliable,
technologically avant-garde watches are now being created. These watches
are produced according to the criteria of craftsmanship inherited from the
traditions of the past and they are tested to resist the harshest influences.
Panerai watches are distributed through a highly selective international
network of watch specialists as well as through the Panerai boutiques. The
addresses are available on our website www.panerai.com.
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