# "Panerai Submersible QuarantaQuattro Bianco PAM01226" Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
The Panerai Submersible QuarantaQuattro Bianco PAM01226 is classified as a **Sport/Active** watch with **Diver** traits, reflecting Panerai’s intent as a robust dive tool with bold aesthetics. Launched in 2022, this 44mm timepiece features an **automatic P.900 calibre** with a **72-hour power reserve**, housed in a brushed stainless steel case with a white dial and green rubber strap. Its 300m water resistance and legible design appeal to divers and collectors seeking Italian flair and practicality.

## Overall Watch Rating: 8.2/10.0

- **History & Innovation Metric (8.5/10.0)**
Panerai’s naval heritage since the 1930s and the Submersible’s dive legacy earn a strong score. The 44mm case size refines past designs, though the P.900 is a group movement.

- **Brand Metric (8.5/10.0)**
Panerai ranks in the Luxury tier (8-9), scoring 8.5 for its iconic style and niche appeal, slightly below Rolex in universal prestige.

- **Functions Metric (8.5/10.0)**
Features include 300m water resistance, Super-LumiNova, a date at 3 o’clock, small seconds at 9 o’clock, and a quick-release strap system, offering dive-ready utility.

- **Dials & Design Metric (8.2/10.0)**
Craftsmanship & Originality sub-metric scores 8 for the bold white dial and cushion case, with a clean, legible layout. It’s distinctive but tied to Panerai’s familiar aesthetic.

- **Rarity Metric (8.0/10.0)**
Production-Based Rarity sub-metric scores 7 (standard production), while Price-Based Rarity sub-metric scores 6.5 for its $9,200 price, averaging 8.0 with brand exclusivity.

- **Material Metric (8.0/10.0)**
Material Depth sub-metric scores 8 with brushed steel and sapphire crystal, durable yet standard for the price range.

- **Versatility Metric (8.0/10.0)**
Breadth of Use Cases sub-metric includes Sport/Active and Diver, scoring 8.0 for dive and casual wear, enhanced by the green rubber strap.

- **Movement Metric (7.8/10.0)**
Movement Technical Complexity sub-metric scores 7-8 for the P.900’s reliability and Incabloc protection, with Finishing Quality sub-metric at 7 due to basic decoration, averaging 7.8.

- **Complications Metric (7.5/10.0)**
Complications Depth sub-metric scores 7-8 for date and small seconds, functional for a dive watch but not complex.

## Watch Data
[Picture URL] - https://www.panerai.com/content/dam/panerai/products/watches/PAM01226/PAM01226-frontal.png; [backPicture] - https://www.panerai.com/content/dam/panerai/products/watches/PAM01226/PAM01226-back.png; [lumePicture] - https://www.fratellowatches.com/the-panerai-submersible-quarantaquattro-bianco-pam01226-will-this-be-my-re-entry-to-the-brand; [Nickname] - Panerai Submersible QuarantaQuattro Bianco; [Brand] - Panerai; [Model] - PAM01226; [Country] - Italy/Switzerland; [Product Link] - https://www.panerai.com/us/en/collections/watch-collection/submersible/pam01226-submersible-quarantaquattro-bianco.html; [reviewLink] - https://www.fratellowatches.com/the-panerai-submersible-quarantaquattro-bianco-pam01226-will-this-be-my-re-entry-to-the-brand; [Movement Type] - Automatic; [Movement Name] - P.900; [# Secondary] - 9200; [watchDescription] - A 44mm stainless steel dive watch with a white dial, green rubber strap, and automatic P.900 calibre, offering 300m water resistance and bold Panerai styling.; [caseWidth] - 44.0; [lugToLugLength] - 55.0; [thickness] - 13.3; [lug] - 24; [waterResist] - 300; [powerReserve] - 72; [beatFrequency] - 28800; [lume] - Super-LumiNova on hands, indexes, and bezel; [jewels] - 23; [caseMaterial] - Stainless Steel; [watchGlass] - Sapphire; [Bezel] - Stainless Steel, unidirectional; [caseback] - Solid; [Crown] - Screw-down with crown guard; [Strap] - Green rubber; [Shape] - Cushion; [Dial] - White; [Seconds] - 1; [Date] - 1; [Calendar] - 0; [Chiming] - 0; [Chronograph] - 0; [Compass] - 0; [dateCompilation] - 1; [DigitalDisplay] - 0; [Dress] - 0; [Field] - 0; [GMT] - 0; [Mechanical Alarm] - 0; [Moonphase] - 0; [Tourbillon] - 0; [worldTimer] - 0; [powerReserveIndicator] - 0; [Diver] - 1; [Pilot] - 0; [racing] - 0; [Skeleton] - 0; [Vintage] - 0; [StyleFormal] - 0; [StyleCasual] - 1; [StyleSports] - 1; [StyleTravel] - 0; [StyleAdventure] - 1; [StyleCollector] - 1; [StyleTool] - 1; [StyleStatement] - 1; [StyleVintage] - 0; [StyleSmart] - 0; [StyleCustom] - 0;

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