Panerai Radiomir 1940 3 Days Acciaio (PAM00514)
Dive/Military Tool Watch with Complications · Panerai (Richemont Group), luxury tier, renowned for military dive watch heritage and oversized cushion-case designs
Period: Modern Luxury (2000s-present) referencing 1940s military heritage
Type
Dive/Military Tool Watch with Complications
Brand
Panerai (Richemont Group), luxury tier, renowned for military dive watch heritage and oversized cushion-case designs
Movement
Panerai in-house Calibre P.3000, hand-wound mechanical, 21,600 vph (3 Hz), 3-day (72 hours) power reserve from twin barrels, 21 jewels
Dimensions
Case diameter: 47 mm, Case thickness: ~15 mm, Lug-to-lug: ~55 mm, Lug width: 26 mm; wears large with strong wrist presence typical of classic Panerai proportions
Description
The Panerai Radiomir 1940 3 Days Acciaio (PAM00514) merges historic military diving lineage with contemporary horological mechanics. Featuring a robust 47mm cushion-shaped stainless steel case originally designed for Italian Navy commandos, it uses a sandwich dial layout for superior legibility. Driven by the hand-wound P.3000 in-house caliber visible through the display caseback, it offers a practical 3-day power reserve, a linear power reserve indicator, small seconds, and a date display, making it a sophisticated daily companion for enthusiasts of bold timepieces.
Key Features
Iconic 1940s cushion-shaped case with removable wire-loop strap attachments, sandwich dial construction, in-house 3-day hand-wound movement with linear power reserve indicator, and distinctive oversized winding crown
Dial Description
Matte black sandwich dial with Arabic numerals and hour markers revealing ecru luminescent material underneath; luminous baton hands, small seconds subdial at 9 o'clock, linear power reserve indicator at 6 o'clock, and a date window at 3 o'clock
Case Material
AISI 316L polished stainless steel with high-polish finishing throughout the cushion case
Crystal Type
Sapphire crystal made from corundum with anti-reflective coating, slightly domed profile
Bezel Details
Fixed high-polish stainless steel smooth bezel integrating cleanly into the iconic 1940s cushion-shaped case architecture
Crown & Pushers
Large cylindrical screw-down winding crown featuring the Panerai OP logo, without crown guards, emphasizing the vintage 1940s Radiomir transition aesthetic
Bracelet or Strap
Light brown genuine alligator leather strap with contrasting ecru stitching and a large polished stainless steel trapezoidal pin buckle
Caseback Details
Exhibition open sapphire crystal case back displaying the industrial finish and twin barrels of the hand-wound in-house movement
Movement Type
Panerai in-house Calibre P.3000, hand-wound mechanical, 21,600 vph (3 Hz), 3-day (72 hours) power reserve from twin barrels, 21 jewels
Water Resistance
100 meters (10 bar / 330 feet), suitable for swimming and recreational water sports but not professional saturation diving
Origin & Provenance
Swiss Made, manufactured in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, featuring an in-house Panerai mechanical movement
Age Estimate
Modern production, introduced circa 2013-2015
Cultural Significance
Pioneered the oversized watch trend in modern luxury horology during the late 1990s and 2000s, turning historical military tool watches into coveted luxury fashion and collector statements
Condition Notes
Visually pristine polished steel case with sharp lines, scratch-free sapphire crystal, clean matte black sandwich dial with intact luminous material, and light natural wear on the alligator leather strap. Overall condition is Excellent
Value Estimate
Secondary market value range typically between $5,500 and $7,500 USD depending on box, papers, and overall condition
Care & Maintenance
Recommended professional service interval of 4 to 5 years, water resistance testing annually, manual winding care to avoid overwinding, and leather strap conditioning or replacement as needed
Similar Watches
Panerai Radiomir PAM00323 (dual time), Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days (PAM00372) which lacks complications and date, and Omega Seamaster Ploprof
Interesting Facts
Panerai originally supplied watches exclusively to the Royal Italian Navy (Regia Marina) with luminous Radiomir paint containing radium. The 1940 case design bridges the gap between the original wire-lugs Radiomir and the later Luminor with its patented crown-protecting bridge