Panerai Radiomir Black Seal Ceramica, PAM00292

We are proud to present this stylish Panerai Radiomir Black Seal for sale in mint condition.

In 1935, the Royal Italian Navy enlisted Panerai and other distinguished watchmakers to create a timepiece that could withstand the harshest conditions, ensuring precise timekeeping for the elite frogman commandos of the First Submarine Group Command. The challenge was to craft a watch capable of maintaining accuracy under extreme circumstances, all while providing exceptional legibility even in the depths of the ocean. The origin of the 'black seal' nomenclature traces back to the designations given to the slow torpedoes deployed on the submarines. In response, Panerai unveiled the prototype in 1936, aptly named the Radiomir after the luminescent substance illuminating its hands and indices. This remarkable timepiece not only met but exceeded all expectations during rigorous testing, solidifying its place in history as a triumph of precision engineering and functionality.

This iteration of the Radiomir Black seal, reference PAM00292, comes set in a 45mm ceramic cushion-shaped case with a smooth matte bezel. The watch is fitted with the more traditional shaped screwdown crown based on the early models before Panerai’s patented crown-lock system was invented in 1955, and this ensures a water resistance of 10atm (100m/330ft). The black sandwich dial features cut-out luminous hour indexes and quarter Arabic numerals, as well as a running seconds dial at 9 o’clock and black PVD edged luminous hands. These details are protected by a domed sapphire crystal and powered by the manually wound calibre OP XI. Lastly, the watch is completed by a dark brown calf leather strap which is secured by a brushed Black PVD steel trapezoidal pin buckle.

Originally sold in June 2013 and in mint condition, supplied as a full set with its original inner and outer boxes, instruction booklet, swing tag, guarantee booklet, COSC certificate and international warranty card. 

This Black Seal is sold with our 12-month warranty from the date of purchase.