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Photo, details and specs of Egiziano from official press kit...Posted by chuaks
Officine Panerai brings back to life a legendary model from its history: the Egiziano
(Egyptian), a model developed by the Florentine company in the second half of the 1950s and supplied to the underwater commandos of the Egyptian Navy in response to its request for an “indestructible watch”. A special model, originally produced in just a few dozen units and currently almost unobtainable on the vintage watch market. 
With the same exceptional aesthetic impact and powered by an exclusive handmade movement with features faithfully following those of its progenitor, the new Radiomir Egiziano 60 mm, Titanium undoubtedly represents one of the finest examples of the grand tradition and legacy of Officine Panerai within the specialist underwater watch sector. 
The round case, which measures 60 mm in diameter, links up with large rounded lugs and is made in brushed titanium: this has allowed for a remarkable reduction in the total weight of its powerful body. Its full back plate, attached by six screws like the original, is engraved with the inscription Officine Panerai Firenze and a “pig” - as the human torpedo deployed in the exploits of the Italian underwater commandos during the Second World War was known - as well as the model identification number and serial number. The case – in addition to its distinctive lever device protecting the winding crown, also in brushed titanium – features a wide, convex, bi-directional rotating bezel with embossed index markers, like the original Fifties model. The main index markers are positioned at each of the four cardinal points, with one formed by a transparent, luminous cap, while the others bear the numerical index markers 15, 30 and 45 in red. A knurled rim facilitates rotation, and the bezel encloses a Plexiglass® glass. The dial is in the more classic Officine Panerai style: a black sandwich dial with Arabic numbers and hour markers perforated into the upper plate, while the lower plate is coated with an ecru colour luminous material – Radiomir in the original, as was written on the dial - as are the hands. The small seconds dial is located at 9.00, like the historical model. Unlike the original, however, this Egyptian comes with a seconds reset device which returns the seconds hand to zero when the winding crown is pulled out, thus allowing the watch to be set accurately. On the other side, at 3.00, is a small dial identical to that in the vintage models, containing both the power reserve indicator as well as a reference to the patent obtained by Officine Panerai for its innovative crown protection device. The movement of the new Egyptian is P. 2002/7 calibre, entirely developed and constructed by Officine Panerai to replace the historic Angelus calibre movement of the original. Hand wound and with a diameter equivalent to 13 ¾ lignes, the movement is made of 191 components and has three spring barrels to ensure a power reserve lasting 8 days. With the reference number PAM 00341, the Radiomir Egiziano 60 mm undoubtedly represents one of the most significant and historic re-editions of famous period models ever made. Made in a special limited edition of just 500 units, this watch comes with a leather strap, stitched to a large trapezoidal buckle, also in brushed titanium and personalised with the engraved inscription GPF (Guido Panerai & Figli – the same inscription used at the time). An extra strap of the same dimension as the original, is also included, slightly smaller in size, as well as a small tool for carrying out the replacement. Technical Specs of PAM00341 : EGIZIANO 60 MM Unique edition of 500 units Movement: hand-wound mechanical, Panerai P.2002/7 calibre, executed entirely by Panerai, 13¾ lignes, 6.6 mm thick, 21 jewels, Glucydur® balance, 28,800 alternations/hour. KIF Parechoc® anti-shock device. Power reserve 8 days, three barrels. 191 components. Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, seconds reset. Case: Diameter 60 mm, brushed titanium. Bezel: Brushed titanium. Back: Screw, brushed titanium. Device protecting the crown: (protected as a Trademark) Brushed titanium. Dial: Black with luminous Arabic numerals and hour markers. Small seconds at 9 o’clock. Crystal: Plexiglass® Strap: PANERAI personalised leather strap and large-size brushed titanium sewn-in buckle. Supplied with a steel screwdriver and a second interchangeable strap. Reference: PAM00341 chua Panerai Forum Moderator
1) Its Plexiglass®. The Panerai website states it as sapphire crystal. I checked with Panerai officials and they confirmed that it is going to be Plexiglass®....
2) There is a seconds reset device which returns the seconds hand to zero when the winding crown is pulled out, thus allowing the watch to be set accurately. This is a killer monster watch!!! Absolutely beautiful!!! Cheers! chua Panerai Forum Moderator
Not a point of practical in a 500 piece LE it is suited more for the collector
The only one that seems to carry it well is Stallone himself, as seen during the filming of The Expendables....
60mm is just huge! I have a 55mm pilot and my wife is already saying that I am crazy to wear that watch. The Egiziano would make a good table clock. as well as a very nice display for hard-core Panerai fans...
Cheers! chua Panerai Forum Moderator
Hi Submersible,
Several years ago, when Mr Bonati visited Singapore, I wanted to ask him abt the plan for the 200+ pieces of old Angelus movt., and whether Panerai would re-make the Egiziano (in 47mm or so) using these Angelus movt. I really love the design of the Egiziano. Never had that chance to ask him. Few years later, came the PAM203 and then PAM267. Guess there are few Angelus movt left (for servicing purposes)...  So the most logical is to use the in-house 8-days movt instead.
Looking at the prototype during the exhibition, its very close to the original, in terms of look. Very nicely done... 
Cheers! chua Panerai Forum Moderator
thx for the explanation, 'misleading' is the least one could say if they use the word *indicator*
to be honnest this indicator should be there, how on earth can you tell how many days ago you winded the watch the last time..... a normal ETA movement, you know you'll have to wind it every second or even every day, but try to keep up with a watch that you've wounded a few (???) days ago after 3 days you'll probabley won't have a clue if you wounded monday or...sunday or.......It can't be so difficult to have a PR indicator build in, even in a sort of unvisible way (say you keep the 8 Giorni days as a logo on a sort of disc that turns, the more it get's out of reading it straight the less power you have...) this way the dial stays clean and you still know how much PR you have
just a suggestion of course and much to late i'm sure !!!
I cannot dispute it is a winner of a piece but in a perfect world we would of loved to of seen it with the Angelus movt., As stated it is not a wear piece it is for collector purpose more so. They have a good amount of Angelus movt's stock piled away fir sure. Agree my friend a 47mm version would of been very cool thats why I love the old 25 sub closest look bezel wise a real gem but hard to come across complete......
Funny as for you were going to ask about a 47mm model again I mentioned earlier they tried from what I was told and had a hard time making it right so scraped the idea
Agreed. The PR indicator would make a lot of sense, especially for manual-wind watches.
Hmm...PR indicator in a form of a disc within the "8 Giorni"...sounds like a great idea!
It will definitely keep the dial simple, which is what Panerai is known for. Probably too late for Egiziano. Maybe can suggest for future models....
Cheers! chua Panerai Forum Moderator
Hi Submersible,
Sorry, I meant I wanted to ask for the 47mm Egiziano several years ago. Guess now there is no need to ask this question anymore since they have already tried but could not get it right... .
Yes, the PAM24 and PAM25 in A, B and C series are the closest to Egiziano, in my opinion. Especially the PAM24 (A, B C series), its really very vintage looking. Cheers! chua Panerai Forum Moderator
And a very expensive display at that.
Yes sir the 24 A,B and C is one collectable watch. I look and watch but it is so hard to locate a complete piece with correct straps
Thanks buddy
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