The Luminor 1950 Submersible Depth Gauge published by Panerai shown the continuation of Panerai history and re-established the great traditional background of Panerai in the professional field of precision measuring instruments. The first professional diving watch in Panerai history was exactly the watch that was offered to Italian naval commandos in the early 1950's. In addition, Panerai also produced wrist depth gauges for these naval forces.
Today, the two indispensable measuring tools combined into a single unit - Luminor 1950 Submersible Depth Gauge, the new watch was automatic and very suitable for underwater use, and certificated by C.O.S.C. at the same time. The watch was equipped with depth gauge, whose measurement accuracy was individually tested and received the certification of METAS (located in Bern National Measurement Bureau, Switzerland). Panerai was very aware that the malfunction or inaccurate measurement of the depth gauge would cause the diver in a dangerous situation, so it ardently hoped that the watch could obtain a certificate. Finally, Luminor 1950 Submersible Depth Gauge acquired the official certification of professional measuring instruments.
This professional diving depth gauge wrist watch adopted the unique Luminor 1950 case, which was manufactured in one piece of metal, the case was equipped with the distinctive crown bridge, coupled with the lever device, it was water resistant to 120 meters. Like the traditional models, the case diameter of this Panerai watch was also 47mm, made of titanium, which was lightweight, antiallergic and had strong resilience, but the depth gauge button and the crown bridge were all steel made.
Different from the original wrist depth gauges of Italian Navy (the measurable depth is 30 meters), this innovative Luminor 1950 Submersible Depth Gauge could be measured to 120 meters, and could also record the maximum depth in the process of diving. This function depended on a precise independent measuring instrument that was installed in the case. Panerai didn't choose the whole machinery depth gauge, because the current technology could not meet the safety and accuracy standards which Panerai required on professional instruments. So Panerai used mechanical movement to measure time and chose electronic modules to measure depth. Pressed the button at 10 o'clock to start the depth measurement, the arrow-shaped yellow hand sweeping the dial to display specific depth.
Before diving, pressed the button to start depth measurement function; once you pressed the button, the hand would start to move from the OFF position and continued to display the last maximum diving depth for six seconds, after, the hand instantly returned back to OFF; but if you pressed the button again during the six seconds, the hand would returned to zero, indicating the start of the depth measuring device. In the diving process, the depth gauge measured once every 1.25 seconds, the maximum error was 20 cm, and those yellow scales on the dial indicated the depth reached. Simply pressed the button to check the maximum depth reached when diving; six seconds later, the hand returned back and continued to display the current depth. the duration of measuring was up to 4 hours (average diving duration was 45 minutes), then the hand automatically returned to OFF position.
Use of lithium battery-powered depth gauge to ensure that the electronic measuring module provided up to 500 hours of energy. To better protect the safety, Luminor 1950 Submersible Depth Gauge could sound the alarm when the battery was about to run out. At this point, the hand would slowly moved from the OFF position to zero, then slowly moved back to the OFF position, all functions of the depth gauge were shut down. To ensure safety at sea, the watch should be sent to Panerai watch service department to check at least every two years, if you regularly used the depth gauge function, then the watch needed to be checked frequently.
Luminor 1950 Submersible Depth Gauge was scheduled to make 500 pieces (priced at NT$512,000). Two professional personalized straps were provided, one of which was a rubber strap, fitted with the traditional large buckle and was made of brushed stainless steel; the other spare strap was suitable for wearing outside the diving suits (came with screwdriver for strap replacement).
Specifications of Luminor 1950 Submersible Depth Gauge
Movement: Panerai OP XV automatic, 13 ¼ lignes, 21 jewels, Glucydur balance wheel, 28,800VPH. Incabloc shock absorber, 42-hour power reserve. The bridges were decorated with Côtes de Genève. The rotor was engraved with "PANERAI" words. C.O.S.C. Depth gauge measuring modules acquired METAS certification.
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds and depth gauge: indicated the previous maximum depth and the current diving depth.
Case: 47mm, titanium. Steel button at 10 o'clock for depth gauge.
Bezel: Brushed steel, unidirectional, polished steel markers to measure diving time, beat per minute.
Case Back: Screw-in case back, titanium.
Crown Bridge(Panerai-patented): Brushed steel.
Dial: Blue, luminous Arabic numbers and hour markers.
Crystal: Sapphire crystal glass, 3mm thick, antireflective coating.
Water Resistance: 120 meters.
Strap: Rubber strap and large brushed steel buckle, engraved with "PANERAI" word. Accompanied by screwdriver and spare strap that could be worn outside the diving suits.
Production: 500
Price: NT$512,000
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