Panerai Radiomir 1940 Manual Winding 42mm PAM00574 (2016)

The Panerai Radiomir 1940 3 Days Acciaio Ref. PAM00574 is one of the purest expressions of Panerai’s military heritage, combining the historic aesthetics of the original Radiomir watches with a modern in-house movement and versatile 42mm case size. Introduced in 2015, the PAM00574 was designed for enthusiasts seeking the unmistakable Panerai identity in a more wearable and elegant proportion than the brand’s traditional 45–47 mm models. The watch features the iconic Radiomir 1940 cushion-shaped stainless steel case, distinguished by its integrated lugs and solid construction that bridges the evolution between the wire-lug Radiomir and the later Luminor models. Its clean black “sandwich” dial showcases oversized Arabic numerals and baton markers, a design originally developed for exceptional underwater legibility for the Italian Royal Navy.
Powering the PAM00574 is the Panerai Manufacture Calibre P.1000, a hand-wound movement developed entirely in-house. Featuring twin barrels and a three-day (72-hour) power reserve, the movement is visible through the sapphire exhibition caseback and represents Panerai’s commitment to combining traditional mechanical watchmaking with modern engineering. Mounted on a premium leather strap with a stainless steel tang buckle, the Radiomir 1940 3 Days is equally suited to formal attire and casual wear. Since its discontinuation, the PAM00574 has become increasingly appreciated by collectors for its balanced proportions, in-house movement, and faithful interpretation of Panerai’s historic design language.

Specifications:

• Brand: Panerai
• Model: Radiomir 1940 3 Days Acciaio
• Reference: PAM00574
• Year: 2016
• Movement: Manual-winding mechanical
• Calibre: Panerai Manufacture P.1000 – 21 Jewels – Power Reserve 72 Hours (3 Days)
• Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds
• Case Material: Polished stainless steel
• Case Diameter: 42 mm
• Case Thickness: Approximately 11.2 mm
• Lug Width: 22 mm
• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
• Case Back: Sapphire exhibition caseback displaying the P.1000 movement
• Dial: Black sandwich dial
• Small Seconds: Sub-dial at 9 o’clock
• Strap: Black alligator/ Green Alligator leather strap
• Clasp: Stainless steel tang buckle
• Crown: Large polished screw-down style crown integrated into the Radiomir 1940 case
• Water Resistance: 100 metres / 10 ATM
• Gender: Men’s / Unisex