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well as the world’s only winter expedition to the North Pole. And, yes, you guessed it –


19 lucky Panerai customers will be able to join him on a trip to Svalbard, in northern Norway, to “put themselves to the test and to confront nature and its challenges, but also to become personally aware of the dangers to our ecosystem caused by the impact of humans”. In keeping with the


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environmentally aware ethos, these watches have been made from reclaimed titanium and recycled PET plastic (in the cases and straps respectively). With their laser-cut bezels and “Arctic blue” detailing, these are my favourite watches from the 2019 range, but I’m not sure dodging polar bears and crevasses is really for me. I fancy something a bit more… tropical. Tankfully, Panerai has me


covered with its most exclusive experience of all. It’s included with every purchase of the Submersible Chrono Guillaume Néry edition, an all-black titanium chronograph with a blue-black dial and turquoise accents redolent of equatorial waters. Just 15 individuals will be travelling to Tahiti for a chance to dive (and watch whales) with the eponymous French freediving champion, who set four consecutive world records between 2002 and 2008, and once reached 126 metres on a single breath. Happily, on this trip everyone gets to use scuba gear and,


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ABOVE: The Senator Excellence collection includes blue sunburst and brushed steel dials


unlike the other two, a five-star après-swim is guaranteed. Although you don’t have to


take part in any of these add- ons, if you think that skipping them is your path to a cut-price Panerai, think again – the brand has confirmed that the price remains the same regardless of whether you choose to dive, trek or train with the best. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to buy a couple of scratchcards and a wetsuit. BT


ABOVE: Mike Horn and the Submersible edition named after him. £34,800; panerai.com


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