Panerai unveiled its PAM382 at SIHH earlier this year, which has become one of the most brilliant devices on the show. It is the first one that is adorned with a bronze case ever since. The automatic bronze PAM382 of Panerai is coupled with innovative techniques to make it extraordinary among contemporary devices. Even though the bronze is just a primitive alloy, it features diverse splendid qualities. Marine bronze, the material of the timekeeper, is adopted for something like ship propellers in order to provide superior resistance for corrosion. Compared with steel, metallic devices are easy be corroded for salt water. Therefore, such a patinated device can really catch everyone’s attention via the individual appeal.

It is true that the untreated bronze used for Panerai Watches PAM382 is likely to get a patina, exactly oxidation during a long period. Yet, more fabulously, the surface of the bronze can form a protective layer to cover the rest of the metal the moment it has been oxidized, which deserves great compliment for the marvelous conception. In fact, most of the patina happens before the usage. That’s because the oxidation layer has been forming gradually. I think it is an impressive contrast with other traditional watch metals such as gold and steel, which suffer from wear and tear constantly.

According to the prototype displaying during SIHH, it was relatively new, so there is only minimal patina on the surface, which still retained the hue of copper as the bronze alloy. The surface is going to be more oxidized over a longer period in the future. Meanwhile, the bronze alloy used by Panerai Replica Watches is much more reddish than the bronze used Anonimo or Gerald Genta. Perhaps, it is the reason that a higher proportion of copper is used this time.

Although this patinated Submersible Bronzo seems to be a grimy timepiece, it is so special actually. The surface is embellished with variegated hues, spots as well as patches of different shades. However, if you are pursuing for something really extraordinary among contemporary ones, it deserves your attention.