Panerai Radiomir Black Seal , PAM00183

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 PAM00183, comes set in a 45mm polished stainless steel cushion-shaped case with a smooth polished 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, steel edged luminous hands and is protected by a domed sapphire crystal glass. It is powered by the manually wound calibre OP XI which can be viewed through the sapphire crystal exhibition caseback. Lastly, the watch is completed by a black alligator strap which is secured by a polished trapezoidal pin buckle clasp.

Originally produced circa 2005 and in mint condition, this Radiomir comes supplied with a Panerai service box, our authenticity card and our 12-month warranty from the date of purchase.