Replica Panerai initial venture into in-house movements started in 2005 with the P.2002, a hand-wound caliber boasting an eight-day power reserve and GMT function. Two years later, the brand unveiled the P.2003, its first automatic in-house movement, which powers the latest addition to replica Panerai’s Complicazioni collection—home to some of the brand’s most intricate calibers. The new Luminor Dieci Giorni GMT Ref. PAM01482 embodies replica Panerai’s commitment to “technicity and innovation,” as highlighted by CEO Jean-Marc Pontroué, featuring an extended 10-day power reserve and a linear power reserve indicator on the dial.
Though the caliber P.2003 was developed nearly two decades ago, it is not a new idea. Since 2007, replica Panerai has launched numerous Super Clone Watches utilizing this movement across the Radiomir and Luminor lines. The reference PAM01482 represents one of the latest iterations of the ten-day GMT, showcasing the classic Luminor design with a cushion-shaped case and a prominent, lever-activated crown guard. This model is presented with a dark blue alligator strap featuring tone-on-tone stitching, along with an additional dark blue rubber strap, enhancing the collection’s concept of “leisurely sophistication” by offering versatility in appearance.
The ref. PAM01482 sports a 44mm polished stainless steel case, protected by scratch-resistant sapphire crystals on both the front and back. The front crystal provides a clear view of the blue sun-brushed sandwich dial, a signature feature of replica Panerai. As indicated by its name, the dial incorporates a drilled upper plate over a solid bottom dial, which houses recessed hour markers filled with Super-LumiNova. This design allows for more luminescent material, resulting in greater brightness. At 9 o’clock, a subdial serves as both a small seconds display and an AM/PM indicator, featuring a bright orange arrow hand to differentiate between day and night. The Fake Watch also includes three central hands: two for hours and minutes, and one orange-tipped hand for the GMT function. The orange accents lend a fresh, modern touch to the watch while maintaining a subtlety that aligns with replica Panerai’s design ethos. Finally, the model showcases its signature linear power reserve indicator at 6 o’clock.
Visible through the sapphire crystal caseback, the caliber P.2003 incorporates all the standard features of the broader P.2000 series, including GMT functionality, date display, a beat rate of 28,800 BPH, and a seconds reset mechanism that allows the seconds hand to return to zero for precise time-setting when the crown is pulled out. The key distinction between the caliber P.2003 and its predecessor, the P.2002, is its automatic nature and the enhanced 10-day power reserve. This extended reserve was not only a convenience but also a necessity for replica Panerai, which originally supplied diving watches to the Italian Navy; longer power reserves meant less frequent winding, thereby reducing wear on gaskets and improving water resistance. This approach can be traced back to the 1960s when replica Panerai outfitted its watches with an Angelus caliber SF240 that boasted an eight-day power reserve.