Panerai’s centenary celebration of its Piazza San Giovanni boutique brings forth an Experience Set that captures the essence of Italian watchmaking heritage: the Radiomir Viaggio Nel Tempo PAM01729 and PAM01730. This exclusive duo offers collectors a tour of the brand’s historical milestones, crafted into two distinct timepieces, each limited to thirty sets and available from June 2026. Prices for the set are expected near €70,000, reflecting their technical prowess and rarity.
The Dial: Functional Legacy Meets Contemporary Artistry
The PAM01729 introduces a California dial, recognisable for its clever alternation of Roman numerals on the upper half and Arabic numerals beneath. This configuration delivers superior orientation and legibility and aligns with Panerai’s roots as an Italian military supplier. The dial, single-layered and grainy black, features bar markers, a minute track, and blue burnished steel hands. These hands, achieved via a traditional oxidation process, bring not only corrosion resistance but also strong visual presence. Beige Super-LumiNova illuminates the numerals and markers, emitting a distinctive green glow in low light. Panerai covers this layout with a domed PLEXIGLAS crystal, a nod to vintage Italian Navy diver watches.
PAM01730 turns to a black circular-brushed dial with the brand’s sandwich construction. Subtle yet dynamic in sunlight, the dial is engraved directly with a tone-on-tone “Radiomir Panerai” at twelve o’clock. This piece also features blue burnished hands and beige Super-LumiNova, ensuring clarity at every angle.
Movement: Engineering Precision
Panerai powers the PAM01729 with the hand-wound P3000 calibre. This movement, reminiscent of period models, incorporates a three-quarter plate and rigid structural bridges secured by thick screws. The calibre, measuring 16½ lignes in diameter, enhances shock resistance and houses two spring barrels delivering a three-day power reserve. With its robust construction and practical longevity, the P3000 embodies Panerai’s commitment to reliability.
The PAM01730 reserves an elaborate P.3001/10 calibre for its operation. Skeletonised bridges finished with perlage elevate the visual experience, making each mechanical detail more prominent. A power reserve indicator sits on the back, preserving front-dial purity. The movement, also 16½ lignes, integrates 21 jewels and 198 components, offering a three-day autonomy. Each element underscores Panerai’s blend of tradition and innovation.
Cases: Material Innovation and Historic Aesthetics
The PAM01729 showcases a 47mm brushed bronze case, the metal actively evolving with a unique patina shaped by the owner’s lifestyle. Initially resembling red gold, the surface transforms with exposure, echoing vintage appeal. Slim wire lugs and a cone-shaped crown recall the brand’s 1930s and 1940s diving tools. The titanium sapphire caseback allows inspection of the movement’s artistry, while the dark brown rolled leather strap completes the look with a trapezoidal bronze buckle.
PAM01730 houses its movement in platinumtech alloy, 47mm in diameter. This proprietary platinum, treated for hardness and scratch resistance, gives heft and shine absent in typical gold or standard platinum cases. Slim wire lugs, domed PLEXIGLAS, and cone crown present unwavering fidelity to Panerai’s early prototypes. The transparent sapphire back exposes the skeletonised movement, paired with a dark brown alligator strap and a white gold buckle.
Both references confidently withstand water up to 10 bar, with rigorous testing to 125 metres, aligning with Panerai’s historical standards for naval reliability.
Conclusion
The Radiomir Viaggio Nel Tempo Experience Set fuses Italian tradition and Swiss engineering into two singular timepieces, inviting their owners not simply to wear history, but to journey within it. With their distinctive dials, robust movements and innovative cases, PAM01729 and PAM01730 reaffirm Panerai’s place for collectors seeking technical heritage and modern luxury. Each watch, imbued with the brand’s past and vision, awaits its own evolution alongside its wearer.
