The new Radiomir 1940 is ticking with a wealth of horological history that keeps up with the pace of its predecessors, while it sails boldly into a territory of its own. Building on the inspiration of previous models, it is made out of more contemporary sports watchmaking tech that brings it from the fore and into the new. The Radiomir 1940 etches its own name into the family tree of exceptional watches to which it belongs with a more classic than vintage mark. It is brought to us through sole distributor Wadih Mrad tel: (04)404-439
It is composed of a matt black ceramic. As opposed to steel, ceramic adds to it a greater degree of hardness without losing out on lightness, while in the meanwhile also playing down the likelihood of scratches and corrosion. It is also able to sustain high temperatures.
Using the sandwich construction, it is a pleasure to hold and fold. Less is more with its minimalist dot and bar hour markers, so that you can tell your time while looking into an intuitive-go-simple albeit rich design. And while it almost passes for being a modern watch, you get your fair share of retro glory through a flattering Super-LumiNova that keep the markers luminous. This serves as an accurate reminder that this watch harkens back to the end of 1930s as it was originally designed for the commandos of the Italian Navy, who were supplied with watches by Panerai.
Time telling, as it happens, is delivered through the veneer of a large polished sapphire crystal window. The image of the Silura a Lenta Corsa, or what translates as human torpedo, keeps the naval spirit alive, as a valiant reminder of the honor it carries, every time you chance to check for the time.
At a glance:
– 48mm Radiomir 1940 case
– Case made of matt-black ceramic
– Lightweight, scratch resistant composite
– SLC dial
– Features the Calibre P3000 in-house movements
– Untreated brown leather strap
– 2 barrels, amounting to 3 days of power reserve
– Black DLC coated titanium buckle
