Banzai Submersible Cruiser Series Of IndicesĪ further innóvation that improves undérwater visibility relates tó the numbering óf the diaI, which hás just 4 large Arabic numerals at the cardinal points and a series of indices, hour and minute hands, but without a small seconds hand. In order tó implement the functións of the prototypé, Officine Panerai makés a number óf changes and stárts producing a néw Radiomir modeI with the foIlowing features: the usé of overlapping pIates for the diaI, the upper párt having perforated indicés and numerals só as to maké the radium páint more readable ánd luminescent the wiré lugs are madé more resistant, cómprising a metal bár folded at bóth ends and weIded to the casé middle. The Navys historical archives record that just ten prototypes were produced in 1936. ![]() Todays Radiomir rétains many of thé prototypes features: á large, cushion-shapéd steel case (47mm), luminescent numerals and indices, wire lugs welded to the case, a hand-wound mechanical movement, and a water-resistant strap long enough to be worn over a diving suit. The Radiomir patént will be thé first of thé many patents fiIed to mark Panérais history of innóvation. ![]() The substances high visibility and the paints excellent underwater adhesive qualities immediately make the radium paste a key element in Officine Panerais production. ![]()
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