For as long as I can remember, Panerai has produced pretty similar looking watches… Whether it’s the Radiomir series, the Luminor series, or even one of its ‘Special Editions’, for the most part they all look the same.
But for this latest work of art, it appears the luxury watch manufacturer has taken inspiration from the likes of Cartier, Piaget and Hublot, and gone for something a little bit more… bare. The Lo Scienziato Luminor 1950 Tourbillon GMT, stays true to its Royal Italian Navy heritage with a big and bulky 48mm casing. But instead of the traditional black, white or brown dial Panerai’s latest iteration features a completely skeletal framework — no dial at all.
According to Hypebeast, a new 3D printing process known as ‘Direct Laser Sintering’ is used to produce this timepiece, causing it to be 35% lighter than previous renditions. Weighing-in just 23 grams, this particular model also boasts a scratch resistant anti-reflective sapphire crystal, which allows for you to see the inner workings of the watch.
We won’t talk about price, because that’s always a downer but let’s just say that if you have to ask, you can’t afford it.