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From 1962 to today, James Bond has the best gadgets collection in the world. He’s the most famous tuxedo-wearing secret agent, and as well as weapons in his shoes, a jet pack, and a safe-cracking device, Bond’s watch collection is second to none. We delve into one of the most significant watch collections. Rolex Submariner […]

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Timepieces displaying the Islamic, Hebrew, and Chinese calenders.

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Timepieces displaying the Islamic, Hebrew, and Chinese calenders.

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It’s been three years since Panerai first introduced the Lab-ID Luminor 1950 Carbotech 3 Days PAM 700. The now classic watch was born as an experiment, using high tech carbon fibre composite as its core material. Now that we're in 2020, the Lab-ID has been reinvented in the form of Luminor Marina Carbotech PAM 1661.

The newest addition to the family of Panerai features a 44mm black carbon case material, a SandwichTM dial, blue Super-LumiNovaTM with green luminescence hour markings (matching the fabric stitching on the strap), small seconds at 9 o’clock and the date at 3 o’clock. The sports watch runs on automatic mechanical movement, with a P.9010 Calibre, anti-shock device, two spring barrels and a 300m water resistance depth rate. Yet the most impressive characteristic of the Luminor Marina is probably its ultralight weight of only 96 grams. The featherlight weight for such a sizeable watch allows for maximum movement, flexibility and comfort.

The carbon fibre material is developed in house at Panerai and is composed of a carbon-fibre reinforced polymer compressed at high pressure to create a resilient material that is lighter than titanium, stronger than steel and also scratch resistant.

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Specifications:

Luminor Marina CarbotechTM – 44 mm (PAM01661)
Movement: Automatic mechanical, P.9010 Calibre, 133⁄4 lignes, 6 mm thick, 200 components, 31 jewels, 28,800 alternations/hour, GlucydurTM balance, IncablocTM anti-shock device, two spring barrels. Executed entirely by Panerai.
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date.
Power Reserve: 3 days.
Case: In CarbotechTM, diameter 44 mm, thickness 14,50 mm. Bezel and Safety Lock crown-protecting device (protected by trademark) in CarbotechTM. Sapphire crystal obtained from corundum. 12-sided screw back in titanium with black DLC coating.
Dial: Black, sandwich structure, with Arabic numerals
and hour markers in blue Super-LumiNovaTM with green luminescence. Small seconds at 9 o’clock, date at 3 o’clock.
Strap: Made of Panerai SportechTM, black with blue sewing, with trapezoid buckle and clasp of titanium with black DLC coating. Additional strap in rubber, black.
Water Resistance: 30 bar (~300 metres).

Price: HK$97,500

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Plus, other watch news for the month of February.

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Plus, other watch news for the month of February.

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Whether one is a watch enthusiast or not, there are certain watches that, when worn, are easy to recognize, which is part of what makes them iconic in the first place. And while some may associate price tags with popularity, there is a reality that not every sought-after timepiece worn by the 1% is out […]

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The 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac calendar – Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig – correspond to a roughly 12-year cycle versus the Western zodiac associated with constellations. In its cycle as the year of the Rat, a sign is known for being curious, smart, and resourceful, […]

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Little Switzerland, the Caribbean’s leading luxury watch and jewelry retailer, has partnered with Swiss luxury watchmaker Hublot in order to open a new shop in shop at their Bay Street Nassau location in the Bahamas, making them the exclusive Bay Street retailer for Hublot. Almost 40 years after its creation, the House of Hublot has not stopped […]

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Backed by Sir Richard Branson and boasting Prince Charles as a fan, ethical watch brand Vitae London combines beautiful, minimalist design with maximal social justice. Angela Sara West chats with Will Adoasi, founder of the highly-successful company, which is changing the lives of children in Africa by giving them access to education and more through […]

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In the world of watches, there are only a handful of events happening periodically that make people sit up and pay attention. Really pay attention. For years, Baselworld was one of those events, but as of late, the fair has fallen flat (largely because the city’s businesses have raised housing, food, and transportation prices to […]

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