This is the year of the Submersible collection and the Carbotech material for Italian watch maker Panerai, and the two watches you see here set the tone for the brands SIHH 2019 releases. Utilizing Panerais trademarked Carbotech material, the?Panerai Submersible Carbotech 42mm PAM 960 and 47mm PAM 1616 watches come in a new modern color scheme to capitalize on the contrast provided the unique material. Also welcome is an option in a notably smaller size to reach enthusiasts without Stallone-like wrists.SpecificationsBrand: PaneraiModel:?Submersible Carbotech 42mm PAM 960 47mm PAM 1616Dimensions: 42mm 47mmWater Resistance: 300 metersCase Material: Panerais CarbotechCrystal/Lens: Unspecified, but I would bet its safe to assume SapphireMovement: OP XXXIV Calibre in the 42mm PAM00960 P. 9010 Calibre in the 47mm PAM01616Frequency: 4HzPower Reserve: 3 Days or 72 HoursStrap/Bracelet: Rubber with contrasting OP logoPrice Availability: TBD AnalysisMy first crash course on Panerais Carbotech material was Ariels hands-on look at the Luminor Submersible 1950 Carbotech, and I really loved it, practical or not. The basic premise is that Panerai compresses really thin sheets of carbon fibre and melds those together with high heat and a polymer they call PEEK. This, according to the brand, chemically bonds the composite and creates a tougher material that is corrosion resistant and lighter than titanium not to mention cool-looking with a unique industrial black color and textured matte finish.The blue indicators fit the watch really well, and are a welcome step away from the tan color schemes we saw on the previous Carbotech Submersible model-a colorway I found dated the watch, despite the modern materials. While this isnt new to the Carbotech collection-the LAB-ID Luminor 1950 Carbotech shared the same color scheme-the bubbly nature of the indices and handset for the Submersible really draw on the dive influence its going for. The Super-Luminova is blue on most of the watch, save for the minute hand and bezel pip which glow green even though they appear the same blue color in the light-according to Panerais press images here.Ive always enjoyed the Submersible line from Panerai, as its really the only dive watch offering from the brand, but have found most of the offerings at their traditional 47mm sizing far too large for my wrist. Because of that, Ive oft looked towards those less readily available 42mm versions, so its exciting to finally see a Submersible option in Carbotech at 42mm, and I feel this will open up a new possibility for those material-conscious enthusiasts looking to add something a little different to their collection. ConclusionWe can be honest here, this will definitely not be for everyone and thats okay. What this watch is, is a simple addition to a subset of Panerai watches utilizing the unique Carbotech material. Ariel mentions in his article above that the material was originally used in automobile brakes, and to me anyway, thats a pretty interesting material to modify and use in a watch case. Its very Richard Mille-esque, and I love seeing brands branch out into non-standard materials and provide plenty of options within them. Overall the Panerai Submersible Carbotech PAM00960 and the PAM01616 are simply solid additions to a cool collection. We will update with prices when they are disclosed. Learn more atFollow our pre-, post-, and live SIHH 2019 coverage here and on social media. [...]