panerai submersible luna rossa pairs timepiece design with sailing

Panerai's 'submersible luna rossa' timepiece announced the brand as the official sponsor of the luna rossa sailing boat, the challenger of the 36th edition of the america's cup - the oldest sports competition in the modern era The special edition watch will be worn by the sailing team headed by massimiliano 'max' sirena Made up of 199 components, the panerai 'submersible luna rossa' watch is defined by its 47mm diameter case that is colored in a dark gray sail with luminous hour markers and dots.

The dial literally conceals pieces of the sails that will be used for the boat On the rear, the luna rossa logo and america's cup profile is engraved on the titanium rear in order to commemorate the special collaboration The watch design is constructed from a high-performing carbon fiber composite material.

A model of the luna rossa boat which is set to compete in 36th edition of the america's cup. . Source