Rubber B Launches the new SwimSkin Bracelets for Panerai Timepiece 40mm and 42mm

The stainless steel is Panerai’s material for excellence since it is highly resistant to corrosion and is hypoallergenic, making it ideal for contact with the skin. The Panerai watches created for the Italian Navy were made of austenitic stainless steel, a reliable material that was also resistant to the extreme environmental conditions in which the commandos operated.

Officine Panerai presents the P.4000 calibre, the first automatic movement with an off-centre micro-rotor completely developed and made in the Panerai Manufacture at Neuchâtel. This design means that the rotor is mounted off-centre and is therefore smaller in diameter than the calibre itself: a sophisticated technical solution enabling the thickness of the movement to be substantially reduced. Fitted with 31 jewels, the movement has a power reserve of at least three days, as a result of having two spring barrels connected in series.

The P.4000 calibre is produced in two versions which differ in the kind of finish, the engraving and the material of the micro-rotor. The first, for models with a steel case, has bridges with a horizontally brushed finish, blue engraving and an oscillating weight of tungsten alloy, with relief decoration on the matt surface. The second version is for the models with a gold case and it has bridges with a circular brushed finish, gilded engraving and a rotor of 22 carat gold, with clous de Paris hobnail finish and polished decorations in relief on the brushed surface.

The Panerai Luminor 1950 lineup of timepieces, including the PAM00677 Luminor Due 3 Days Oro Rosso, PAM00904 Luminor Due 3 Days Automatic Acciaio, PAM00906 Luminor Due 3 Days Automatic Acciaio, PAM00728 Luminor Due 3 Days Titanio, and the PAM00741 Luminor Due 3 Days Oro Rosso are exceptional 42mm models which come on leather strap. Protected by a sapphire scratch-resistant crystal on both the front and the back side of the timepiece, the Panerai Luminor is an exquisite sports timepiece.

Powered by an in-house designed hand-wound mechanical caliber P.1000/10, the 42mm Panerai Luminor Due 3 Days contain 12 lignes, 21 jewels, Glucydur® balance, and a KIF Parechoc® anti-shock device. These timepieces provide hour, minutes, a small seconds functions and a power reserve of 3 days. They support a diving depth of 330 feet. The timepiece is protected by Panerai exclusive crown locking mechanism that further protects the timepiece from water intrusion into the timepiece.

Rubber B has designed a Vulcanized Rubber strap engineered to fit Panerai 40mm and 42mm cases (22mm lug space) and their OEM 20mm tang buckles. Featuring “SwimSkin”; the exclusively patented and innovative rubber technology. Although this strap looks and feels identical to alligator hide, it is actually 100% RUBBER, and therefore waterproof for all aquatic activities. Imagine enjoying a day at the beach with your Alligator strap on your wrist, you can set your worries aside. Made in Switzerland of pure vulcanized rubber. No coatings, blends or bonding. Meets FDA and BVGG Specifications: non-toxic, non-marking, non-allergen, does not attract dust.

There are two exclusive SwimSkin bracelets for the Panerai 40mm and 42mm – which perfectly fits its 22mm lug space. The first is a ‘SwimSkin’ Alligator strap, as mentioned above, which fuses either Espresso or Black Alligator design with Vulcanized rubber.

The second bracelet is a ‘SwimSkin’ Ballistic model which resembles an Alligator hide or sailcloth. However, it is 100% rubber and is therefore fully waterproof and has an unmatched strength and resiliency. No coatings, blends or bonding is utilized in the Rubber B vulcanized rubber manufacturing.

Both bands support the original Panerai tang Buckle. Manufactured in Switzerland the ‘SwimSkin’ bands provide a stylish elegance, while its vulcanized rubber provides a non-toxic, non-marking and allergen-free material which repels dust.

For more information about Rubber B’s available straps for Panerai 40mm and 42mm – SwimSkin® Ballistic and Alligator, you can visit Rubber B’s website here. In addition to other rubber straps and designs offered for other Panerai models such as 44mm and 47mm Luminor Submersible, click here for more.