▷ Partners in time: Panerai Luminor Quaranta Razer PAM01353 (2022)


When Officine Panerai announced its collaboration with gaming titan Razer last year, we never could have imagined this 40mm Panerai Luminor Quaranta Razer PAM01353. Looking back, conservation and sustainability are tied to both Panerai and Razer, with both companies having a strong commitment to nature conservation, for example. Both brands collaborate with Conservation International to support marine species research; the most important work you can know here is to protect manta rays.

We think the Luminor Quaranta Razer PAM01353 is one of the most exciting yet understated contemporary dual-signature watches. There is no doubt that only time will tell where this Panerai-Razer partnership will go and how collectors will view this watch. Limited to 500 pieces, the exclusivity of the PAM01353 no longer needs to be demonstrated: it is only available in Panerai boutiques and on the Panerai website. What appeals to us is the lack of hype, as hardly any serious watch content platforms have picked up on this story, even at this relatively late date. Maybe, like us, these rigs were expecting something crazier, like a smartwatch or even a dive computer.

That said, the Razer Luminor Quaranta is a date watch that pushes the boundaries of what watchmaking can do with recycled materials. So yes, the case is made of eSteel, the recycled steel that Panerai introduced a few years ago (you can hear what Panerai executives are saying about the company’s sustainability initiatives here). The case of the watch is treated with DLC, which makes it pleasantly dark while giving it a tool charm. The SuperLuminova’s green is the darker Razer version, which is a nice touch. The same color tone appears on the stitching of the recycled PET strap, but the Razer THS logo on the traditional sandwich-style dial is virtually invisible.

Collectors should note that the Razer logo also appears on the closed case back, while the Razer name appears in Razer’s signature typeface on the protective crown bridge. The PAM01353 is powered by the automatic P.900 caliber with three days of power reserve from a single barrel, which will be appreciated by the faithful of Panerai. Intriguingly, the watch is water resistant to 100 meters and could therefore be relatively thin (size specifications are not available). There are two bracelets, the alternative here being rubber. The buckle also has a quick release system, which is remarkable.

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