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The Limited Edition Panerai Radiomir 1940 Chronograph Collection

While we’ve seen chronographs from panerai replica uk before, the Radiomir 1940 Chronograph is an all new design for 2014 presented in three metals: red gold, platinum, and white gold, each with a different dial. These decidedly retro-feeling dials combine with stylized hands and the classic cushion case to complete the 1940s aesthetic. In addition to the great looks, inside beats a modified Minerva movement that stands out among the rest. Although all three share a number of traits, each of these three limited editions is unique and brings something special to the mix. Tag Heuer Aquaracer replica a favorite certainly isn’t easy.

At 45mm, the Radiomir 1940 Chronograph won’t turn heads for restrained dimensions, but it sits comfortably in the middle among http://www.nalumar.com/patek-philippe-nautilus-replica-uk.html’s contemporary Radiomir offerings, which run from 42 to 47mm. On all three versions, a sub-seconds dial sits at 9 o’clock with a minutes totalizer at 3 o’clock. The sub-dials are well proportioned with respect to the vintage style tachymeter scale that circles the edge. As a departure from contemporary models that use sapphire crystal, the new model uses a plexiglass crystal, referencing the poly crystal used on the original Radiomir made for the Royal Italian Navy.

Inside you’ll find the mechanical Panerai OP XXV calibre, a column-wheel chronograph with 55-hour power reserve based on the Minerva 13-22. As we mentioned just a few days ago, Minerva movements are highly-regarded for their technical prowess and Panerai has been associated with the brand since the 1920s. Minerva movements are particularly good looking – on the Radiomir 1940 Chronograph, you can see everything at work through the crystal case back.

The Oro Rosso (red gold) version features a chocolate-brown dial with an unusual mix of both Arabic and Roman luminous numeral hour markers, a combination called a “California Dial.” A matching brown alligator strap with contrast stitching lends a more casual feel to this one.On the Platino (platinum) version above, an ivory dial and luminous dot hour markers result in a more vintage design. A blued center seconds hand and matching minute-register hand add a subtle hint of color to an otherwise tonal dial.

Finally, the Oro Blanco might be our favorite of the bunch. There’s clean contrast among the polished white gold case, deep black dial, and sand-colored dial markers. Most interestingly, the dial is a so-called “sandwich dial” with its two-layer structure. Instead of applying luminous material to a solid dial, the main dial features precision-cut holes for the hour markers. It lies on top of a second plate with luminous material on it, allowing the lume to shine through the holes.

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