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The watchmaker has unveiled its new Radiomir 8 Giorni Eilean Experience Edition PAM01643, inviting clients to uncover the cultural riches of Sicily. The new Italianity experience is an exclusive journey crafted for those who appreciate moments that go beyond the ordinary. Since 2019, the Panerai Experiences Program has provided owners with unparalleled access to the brand and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to immerse themselves into three different types of experiences, each one dedicated to the core value of Panerai: adventure, military and Italianity.
With this timepiece, this new chapter explores the secrets of Taormina and the surrounding area. The Mediterranean Experience will reveal the island’s most fascinating historical, cultural and natural wonders through a curated selection of exclusive activities. The itinerary includes a breathtaking helicopter ride followed by an exhilarating hike up Mount Etna, offering an immersive encounter with one of Europe’s most prominent volcanoes. On its slopes, guests will have privileged access to one of the most renowned local wineries. Completing the itinerary is a classic cruise aboard Panerai’s Bermudian ketch Eilean, recalling the golden age of maritime exploration on Sicily’s storied waters.
Access to this Experience is available by purchasing the new Radiomir 8 Giorni Eilean Experience Edition PAM01643. Issued in a 30-piece limited edition, this model is crafted in bronze recovered from Eilean itself. During the yacht’s extensive restoration, parts of its original structure were salvaged, including sections of bronze fittings, which were then incorporated into the watch. The original Eilean bronze underwent a long and meticulous process of successive castings to clean it and then it was carefully blended with new bronze to create the bezel, crown and medallion on the case back of this limited-edition timepiece. The Panerai Bronzo is composed of copper with 8% tin, making it versatile with high structural strength. The steel case, measuring 45mm, complements the bronze elements with a rugged, burnished finish called Brunito. Through an intricate process, the steel undergoes a PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) treatment followed by hand-brushing to enhance the vintage appeal, lending the watch a distinct appearance.
Beneath the surface lies Panerai’s P.5000 hand-wound calibre, offering an impressive 8-day power reserve. The movement features a robust design with most components enclosed between two plates, leaving only the balance cock and intermediate wheel visible. The dial, a grainy beige, recalls the sails of the Eilean, evoking the feeling of wind on the open sea. The luminescent numerals and markers, characteristic of the Radiomir, are highlighted in soft tones, adding a warm, vintage touch to the face. The dark brown leather strap is hot-stamped with the date 1936, commemorating the yacht’s launch. On the back of the case, a bronze medallion is intricately engraved with the word “Eilean” and the year of her maiden voyage, further cementing the connection between the watch and the storied vessel. Likewise, the dragon emblem adorning the Eilean’s hull has been intricately reproduced as an engraving on the left-hand side of the case.
February 20, 2025