A technical design deep dive into the Elux LAB-ID PAM01800: six spring barrels, a 240 Hz microgenerator, 160 LEDs and the astonishing engineering required to light moving hands and a rotating bezel.
First unveiled in June 2024, Panerai's PAM01800 uses six spring barrels and a mechanical microgenerator to power 160 micro-LEDs for 30 minutes—without a battery.
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