Panerai Events-Galileo, the Medici and the Age of Astronomy

“Galileo, the Medici and the Age of Astronomy”

On the occasion of the 400th anniversary of the astronomical observations made by Galileo Galilei, which revolutionised man’s knowledge of the universe, Officine Panerai pays special tribute to the memory of the ingenious Tuscan scientist.

Following its enormous success at Beijing’s Planetarium, where the exhibition “Galileo’s telescope: the instrument that changed the world” saw over 100,000 visitors in less than three months, Officine Panerai presents the exhibition “Galileo, the Medici and the Age of Astronomy”, at Philadelphia Franklin Institute from 4th April to 7th September 2009.

The exhibition “Galileo, the Medici and the Age of Astronomy” includes over one hundred artefacts, from original scientific instruments to artworks, offering a comprehensive look at Galileo’s studies, the discoveries with which he made history not only in astronomy but in science in general, as well as his relationship with the Medici family.

Among the items on display is one of Galileo’s two original telescopes, which will leave Italy for the first time in history. An extraordinary event on the occasion of the celebration, promoted by Unesco, of 2009 - International Year of Astronomy, and made possible thanks to the collaboration of the Institute and Museum of the History of Science in Florence.

Straps by Jason & Sharon

Most Panerai strap makers are passionate Panerai collectors that started out making straps for their own watches as a hobby. Liang Yu Chang - better known as Jason amongst Paneristi - is no exception to this rule. He was introduced to the brand by his friend and well known strap maker Ted Su in 2003. Inspired by Ted's straps, Jason started to make his own straps in 2005.

Panerai PAM243

Sharon thought that Jason should start selling his straps and with the improvements suggested by their first local customers in Singapore - they now make good quality and affordable straps for customers all over the world. The quality of the leather is great - sourced from a tannery in Italy with 3rd generation experience. The alligator and crocodile hides are from a local (Singapore) tannery that also supply to Prada and Hermes.

Panerai 2A

I have to say that I had never seen any of their straps in person before, but the quality looks great. The leather has a nice grain, it's quite soft to the touch and the stitching is flawless. Seems to me that the balance between price and quality is excellent.

http://www.wristwatchphoto.com/2009/12/straps-by-jason-sharon.html

Panerai Luminor Power Reserve PVD 44mm

Unsurprisingly the Panerai Luminor Power Reserve is a version of the standard 44mm Luminor Marina with a power reserve indicator and a date under a cyclops at 3. The power reserve, like most of the rest of the line, is or has been available with the polished steel case, in a PVD finish, or in titanium.

The Panerai Luminor Power Reserve watch feature a power reserve indicator at 6, and large centre seconds, powered by an automatic Soprod calibre 9040 (basically a modified ETA movement),the hour markers and all hands are luminous,the power reserve hand use a standard "leaf" shape ,with the word "Panerai" at 12 o'clock, and "Automatic" at 6 o'clock.

The Panerai Luminor Power Reserve

Panerai, the luxury Italian brand highly resolved in developing precision instruments can come quite surprisingly for a watch enthusiast. Issuing special editions every year, the Panerai watches are always produced in less numbers, thus enjoying an increased demand. Buying Panerai watches can be a worthwhile investment as they are extremely durable, and include increased operational functions. Panerai products are mainly used for under-water as well as for professional timekeeping purposes.

The leaders in the professional time keeping instruments, Panerai in its Contemporary collection has something extra to offer. The Luminor Power Reserve, a latest addition to the contemporary collection, enables the user to estimate the power reserve by checking the indicator on the dial. In this model, the transmission device connects the spring barrel winding and the rotation of the movement to the power reserve indicator window. This complex function is powered by Panerai caliber OP IX, an exclusive automatic mechanical movement with 21 jewels and COSC certification. The model is available in 44mm and 40mm diameter case sizes, sculpted in steel, titanium/steel or titanium case.

Produced in limited quantity, the 44mm model has 16.8mm height, and is characterized with screw-in case-back and crown with brake lever lock. Buyers can choose from black or blue dial colors with luminous coated Arabic numerals, lines markers, and hour pointers. The crystal has 2.5mm thick sapphire with anti-reflective coating and magnifying lens over the date at 3 o' clock, subsidiary seconds at 9 o'clock and power reserve at 5 o' clock. The model comes with interchangeable strap options with personalized Panerai adjustable clasp as well as a complex bracelet of overlapped titanium/steel. The model is water resistant up to 300 meters. The luminor power reserve watches offer 42 hours of power reserve and features date read out. And finally, the Incabloc anti-shock device incorporated in this contemporary collection makes it rather refined.

The 40mm diameter model is available in brushed steel case with polished steel bezel. With other functions and characteristics similar to the 44mm model, there is a power reserve indicator on the dial at 5 0' clock screening 42 hours of power reserve. There is also an unusual variety in this model that is especially crafted for left-handed people. This certified chronometer also offers 42 hours of power reserve.

Panerai Radiomir 8 Days

The Radiomir collection is enhanced by the 8 Days model, using an innovative movement which once more reaffirms the philosophy of Officine Panerai, firmly based on functional simplicity achieved through Haute Horlogerie solutions. This is a return to the past, with the representation in a modern key of a mechanism which Officine Panerai has already experimented with, the hand-wound 8-day movement. The calibre used in the 1940s was the Angelus, while the new model from Officine Panerai has a Jaeger-LeCoultre base.

The complexity of the Panerai Radiomir 8 Days is the result of many factors. The case is 45 millimetres in diameter and consists of three parts; it is fitted with the patented slim wire loop strap attachments which provide the maximum resistance and reliability. The roundness of the caseband, with curved planes intersecting where the diameter is greatest, requires numerous operations, carried out by only the most expert craftsmen, since the smallest mistake in the polishing operation would irreparably damage the pleasing convexity of the watch.

The screwed back and crown ensure waterresistance to 100 metres, a degree of watertightness that is important for a piece which combines sporting qualities with elegance. Its unique style is reinforced by a leather strap with an over-sized buckle, the trapezoid design of which is inspired by that of the earliest models created by Officine Panerai. This horological adventure began in 1938 with the Radiomir made to order for the Royal Italian Navy, and the design returned in the late 1990s, since when the production of this model has been planned to meet the demands of the public of enthusiasts, searching for pieces distinguished by a strong, sought-after personality.

The debut of the Radiomir range of Officine Panerai’s latest historical phase dates back to 1997, with a model created a limited platinum edition with a period Rolex movement. This piece is highly sought-after by collectors and sells for very high prices at international auction sales. In its turn the Radiomir 8 Days is distinguished by its prestigious mechanical movement: the Panerai OP XIV calibre is actually based on the JLC 1877 calibre, a hand-wound movement with a power reserve of eight days, a duration now considered standard for currently produced top-of-the-range watches. The finish of the movement is reinforced by its Côtes de Genève decoration, as well as by its burnished blued screws. A peculiarity is the unusual positioning of the graduated scale indicating the power reserve, which is fitted on a bridge of the movement and therefore visible through the sapphire glass porthole on the back of the watch.

The dial of the Panerai Radiomir 8 Days is made using the technique employed by Panerai for its early watches: it is a sandwich dial, in that it consists of two superimposed discs, the upper one being perforated, while the lower one is covered with luminous material. The small seconds dial is at 9 o’clock, in accordance with the traditional Officine Panerai positioning.

Panerai Radiomir Black Seal Watch Ceramic Case

Panerai Radiomir was the first watch model created by Officine Panerai. A watch that crossed the history for the heroism characterising the value men who wore the Panerai at the beginning of the ’40.

This model presented for the first time some technical innovations which determined from the very beginning its character and its qualities: a case very easy to read, winding crown, screwed back and a strong cushion shape, but very simple at the meanwhile.

Movement : Hand-wound mechanical Panerai OPXI movement, 161/2lignes, 17 jewels,21,600 vib/h,Certificated by COSC

Power reserve:56 hours

Functions : Hours, minutes, seconds

Case: Ceramic

Diameter:45 mm

Crown:winding crown in ceramic personalised OP

Back: Screw steel with special hard black coating

Dial: Black, sandwich construction, with luminous Arabic numerals, seconds at 9 o’clock, Torpedo reproduced at 6 o’clock

Crystal : Anti-reflective sapphire, 2.2 mm thick

Water-resistance : 100 metres

Strap: Black leather and steel buckle with special hard black coating

Production : 1,000 units

Reference: PAM00292

Panerai Luminor 1950 8 Days GMT Watch

Movement: Hand-wound mechanical, Panerai P.2004/1 calibre, executed entirely by Panerai, 13¾ lignes, 8.2 mm thick, 29 jewels, Glucydur® balance, 28,800 alternations/hour. KIF Parechoc® anti-shock device. Power reserve 8 days with horizontal indicator, three barrels.

Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, second time zone, horizontal power reserve indicator, 24h indicator, second reset, single-button chronograph.

Case: Diameter 44 mm, AISI 316L brushed steel.

Brushed steel button for the chronograph function at 8 o’clock.

Bezel: Polished steel.

Back: See-through sapphire crystal.

Device protecting the crown: (protected as a Trade Mark) brushed steel.

Dial: Black with luminous Arabic numerals and hour markers. Minute counter at 3 o’clock, small seconds and day/night indicator at 9 o’clock, horizontal power reserve indicator at 6 o’clock, central chronograph hand.

Crystal: Sapphire, made from corundum, 2 mm thick. Anti-reflective coating.

Water-resistance: 100 metres.

Strap: PANERAI personalised alligator strap and large-size brushed steel buckle.

Supplied with a second interchangeable strap, a tool to change the strap and a steel screwdriver.

Reference: PAM00275

For 2008, there are 500 millesimed units of the new chronograph from Officine Panerai in the version with a steel case and 250 units in the version with a pink gold case. The model with a steel case has a black alligator strap while the pink gold model has a brown one. The price is 12,900 euro for the version in steel and 23,500 euro for the one in gold.

Panerai Luminor GMT Watch Full Rose Gold

Of the several outstanding pieces that Panerai has created, the Panerai Luminor GMT watch seems to be on men's preference list these days. In spite of keeping the eternal cell phone at hand, which undoubtedly shows the time in a very reliable manner, any of us needs a watch. To a man, the watch is more than a timepiece; it is an important accessory which actually completes the jewellery line. A brand name watch, a nice chain, a matching bracelet and sometimes a fancy ring can be found in any man's jewellery box at home.

The modern man will choose his watch keeping in mind several characteristics which you will certainly find in Panerai Luminor GMT Watch. Unlike women, who seem to be more interested in design than in technical details, men look for reliable watches. The Luminor watch is a flawless timepiece any way you look at it.

Following are some of the replica Panerai Luminor GMT Watch.

Movement:Automatic movement

Case:Steel plated with 18K gold

Dial:White or Black dial,with green luminous hour markes,small date window at three o'clock,small second counter at 9 o'clock

Crystal:Mineral

Function:Hour,min,second,24 hours

Bracelet:Steel plated with 18K gold

Panerai Luminor Marina Automatic 44 mm

The Panerai Luminor Marina Automatic 44 mm spotlights the classic Panerai dial completed with the large Arabic numerals and hour markers that guarantee exceptional visibility at night. The baton-shaped hands and the leaf hand of the small continuous seconds dial are also covered with the luminous material Supernova.

The small continuous seconds dial is placed at 9 o'clock,at 3 o'clock you will notice a little enlarging lens for comfortable date-reading - the lens is inserted in the anti-reflective sapphire glass protecting the dial. The sapphire glass is 3.5 mm thick to be able to withstand great depths.

The Panerai watch with the solid case-construction and sophisticated strap is equipped with a COSC-chronometer-certificated automatic movement - the exclusive OP III calibre of 13¼ lignes with 21 jewels and 42-hour power reserve. The movement has bridges featuring Cotes de Geneve decoration, personalized Panerai oscillating weight, monometallic Glucydur balance performing 28,800 alternations per hour, and an Incabloc anti-shock device.

The Panerai Luminor Marina Automatic 44 mm is available together with a tool for replacing the strap and a steel screwdriver.

Panerai Luminor 1950 Pangaea Submersible Depth Gauge watch

The Panerai Luminor 1950 Pangaea Submersible Depth Gauge watch has joined the Panerai Special Editions 2008 collection. The Panerai dive watch has incorporated a mechanical movement in conjunction with an electronic depth gauge.

The 47mm case of the Panerai watch is crafted from titanium, a hypoallergenic material characterized by remarkable toughness and lightness. The ratcheted, unidirectional brushed steel rotating bezel is graduated to allow measuring diving times. To operate the bezel, it is necessary to rotate it anti-clockwise and it makes little clicks at one-minute intervals.

The case construction is completed with a convex, 3mm-thick sapphire crystal, brushed steel push-piece of the depth gauge and the bridge over the winding crown, guaranteeing the proper water-resistance of the crown and eliminating accidental hands' movements.

The dark blue military-style dial shows off Superluminova-coated skeleton hands, large markers and two large Arabic numerals. The small seconds dial is found at 9 o'clock. The small seconds hand is stopped when the crown is pulled out to enable its accurate synchronization.

An outer graduated scale displays the depth gauge, calculated to correspond to the water resistance of 120 meters.

The Panerai Luminor 1950 Pangaea Submersible Depth Gauge watch accommodates the Panerai OP XV caliber, a 21-jewel self-winding movement, beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour, with precision guaranteed by a COSC-chronometer certificate. The extremely accurate and reliable mechanism is provided with an Incabloc shock absorber, and offers 42-hour power reserve. The battery-powered electronic module controls the depth gauge.

Depth Gauge Function

The depth gauge is divided into sectors:

The first sector, from 0 to 20 meters, features numeric indications and luminous studs in relief for each meter.

The second sector, from 20 to 60 meters, features smaller numerals, markers for each meter and a number or stud every five meters.

The third sector, from 60 to 120, features a marker for every two meters.

At the end of the scale you will notice the 'Off' inscription - this is the resting position for the yellow central hand of the depth gauge.

The innovative depth gauge device not simply measures up to 120 meters. It also memorizes the maximum depth in the course of the dive with help of a sophisticated electronic device, in fact representing another independent movement, fitted into the case. To activate the measurement, it is necessary to press the push-piece at 10 o'clock. The depth is indicated by the central yellow hand moving round the graduated scale.

To activate the depth gauge function, it is necessary to press the push-piece before diving. The yellow hand moves from the Off position to point to the maximum depth that was reached in the course of the last dive.

When you press the push-piece a second time for 6 seconds, the hand moves to zero and the depth gauge is in operation.

In the course of the dive, the hand indicates the depth reached. During the dive you can also check the maximum depth that you have reached - it is necessary to press the push-piece and after 6 seconds the hand will automatically return to indicating the current depth.

The measurement can last for a maximum of four hours, then the hand will automatically returns at the Off position.

The lithium battery provides energy to the electronic module for 500 hours. For extra safety, the Panerai Luminor watch is equipped with a device warning when the battery is close to exhaustion - at the moment the hand is activated, it moves very slowly from the Off position to zero, then returning even more slowly to the Off position. All the functions of the depth gauge get locked.

The Panerai Luminor watch will be available in a limited edition of 500 pieces. The watch is secured to the wrist with a rubber strap or a secondary dive strap, a tool to change the straps, and a steel screwdriver.

The price of the Panerai Luminor 1950 Submersible Depth Gauge is around 11,000 Euros.

Panerai Ferrari-Scuderia Watch

The Scuderia watch collection by Officine Panerai sports a few distinctive features - the Prancing Horse on the yellow shield with the Italian tricolor and the Ferrari logo. This remarkable range of models has been developed while applying unique techniques and style.

The Panerai Ferrari Scuderia Chronograph 40 mm watch is provided with automatic winding. Its precision is guaranteed by a chronometer certificate issued by C.O.S.C. The timepiece boasts 100-meter water-resistance.

The Ferrari Scuderia Chronograph has been housed in a relatively small case (just 40 mm in diameter) to provide comfortable wearing for every wrist, even female one. To come up with the basic design of the new Ferrari watch, the brand has conducted a special ergonomic research.

The square with rounded corners case crafted in steel is provided with polished finish and brushed edges. The bezel features brushed finish. You will also notice screw-down chronograph push-pieces and winding crown embellished with the Ferrari logo and rims with square-grid pattern.

The black dial of the Ferrari Panerai watch reveals the yellow Ferrari shield at 12 o'clock, 60-minute scale, and the tachymeter scale on the flange. The small continuous seconds dial is positioned at 3 o'clock, while the minute counter is found at 9 o'clock. the small seconds and minute counter hands are colored in yellow. The luminous baton hour and minute hands provide supreme readability. The central chronograph hand is also yellow.

Equipped with Panerai automatic caliber OP XXIII at frequency of 28,800 alternations per hour. The mechanism comprises 37 jewels and offers an advantage of 42-hour power reserve.It offers the following functions: hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph with two counters and tachymeter scale.

The automatic caliber characterized by perfect finishing is embellished by Cotes de Geneve decoration and the blued screws. The rotor of the movement is engraved with the Prancing Horse.

The Panerai Ferrari watch fitted with a black leather strap provided with contrasting white sewing. The inner part of the strap is executed in yellow alligator with yellow sewing. The folding personalized buckle is characterized by a polished and brushed finish.

Panerai Ferrari Rattrapante Black Dial

Movement: automatic mechanical, Panerai OP XVIII, 13 lignes, 31 jewels. Glucydur balance, 28,800 alternations/hour. Twin column wheel for the chronograph functions. Incabloc anti-shock device.Cotes de Geneve decoration on the bridges. Oscillating weight engraved with the Prancing Horse. Blued screws. Chronometer Certificate (C.O.S.C.).

Power reserve:42 hours.

Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, split-seconds chronograph with 3 counters, tachymeter scale.

Case:in polished steel and brushed edges, screw-down chronograph push-pieces and winding crown with the Ferrari logo and rims worked with square-grid pattern.

Case diameter 45 mm

Bezel: brushed steel

Back: steel, screw-in, with sapphire crystal window decorated with a metallic grid; round the edge is engraved the inscription Engineered by OFFICINE PANERAI.

Dial: black with the Ferrari shield applied at 12 o'clock, 60-minute scale, tachymeter scale on the flange, continuous seconds at 9 o'clock, minute counter at 3 o'clock and hour counter at 6 o'clock with applied black mask in titanium, seconds hand and part of the seconds scale and minute counter in yellow, luminous baton hour and minute hands, centre chronograph seconds hand in yellow, split-seconds hand in brushed steel.

Crystal: sapphire, made from corundum, 1,9 mm thick. Anti-reflective coating.

Water resistance: 100 metres.

Strap: black calf with contrasting stitching and horizontal shaping, inside part in yellow alligator with yellow sewing, personalised adjustable buckle in brushed steel with the edge of the closure in polished steel. Supplied with a steel screwdriver and a second interchangeable strap in rubber with the inscription Ferrari

Panerai luminor submersible 2500

Unique edition of 1000 units PAM 00194

Movement: automatic mechanical, exclusive Panerai OP III calibre,21 jewels, bridges and oscillating weight personalized PANERAI. 28800 vib/h, anti-shock device.

Power reserve: 42 hours.

Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds, date, calculation of immersion time.

Case: diameter 47 mm, titanium. Helium valve.

Bezel: brushed steel anti-clockwise uni-directional rotating bezel with graduated scale for measuring the duration of immersion and ratchet click at minute intervals. Applied white gold numerals and markers.

Back: screw, titanium.

Device protecting the crown: (registered Trade Mark) brushed steel.

Dial: black with luminous Arabic numerals and hour markers. Small seconds dial at 9 o'clock. Date at 3 o'clock.

Crystal: sapphire, formed of corundum, 5.9 mm thick. Anti-reflective coating.

Water resistance: 2500 meters.

Strap: PANERAI personalized rubber strap and large size brushed steel buckle. Supplied with a steel screwdriver and a second interchangeable strap.

Panerai Case Types and Shapes

There are four basic case styles, and several sizes of each: Luminor, Luminor 1950, Radiomir and Ferrari.

Luminor

Probably the most popular of the case styles, the Panerai Luminor case is also the most contemporary looking of all the Panerai watches. With relatively speaking more straight edges the Luminor case style is found in two sizes: 40mm and 44mm.

The Luminor case has the Device Protecting the Crown which has become one of the most recognizable Panerai trademarks.

Luminor 1950

The Luminor 1950 case style is similar to the standard Luminor from the front, but when viewed from the side and the back, the differences are apparent. The case side sweep back gracefully giving it a vintage look, but a little more contemporary looking than say a Radiomir.

The Panerai Luminor 1950 style case has a uniquely shaped crystal that is domed in an unusual way, very much like the old vintage acrylic crystals. This case style also has the Device Protecting the Crown.

The models with the 1950's style case are available in two sizes: 44mm and 47mm. The models in this case style also tend to be a bit more expensive as they are not available in base models or even minor complications.

Radiomir

The Panerai Radiomir model has perhaps the richest history and comes in the most varieties of case sizes: 42mm, 43mm, 45mm, 46mm and 47mm. Most of the more obscure sizes were used only a handful of times in special editions. The case is rounded and curved with a very vintage look to it.

The Radiomir models do not have a Device Protecting the Crown like the Luminors do, and have "wire lugs" which connect the strap to the case quite differently than most watches nowadays do.

Ferrari

The Ferrari line of watches from Panerai have their own cases.They are designed for a different audience and because of this they are not typically as popular amongst Panerai collectors. They come in two sizes: 40mm and 45mm.

These watches also do not have a Device Protecting the Crown but have a very large, textured crown.

Panerai Luminor 1950 8 Days Rattrapante Watch In Pink Gold

Panerai will release a new pink gold limited edition Luminor 1950 watch (ref. PAM00319) with manually wound movement with 8 days of power reserve as well as a split second (rattrapante) chronograph. An all gold Panerai like this is pretty rare, and it uses the Panerai manufacture made P.2006/3 movement. The movement is manually wound with an 8 day power reserve (shown on the linear power reserve indicator scale). You also get the split second 30 minute chronograph that Panerai always knows how to cleanly integrate. In order to keep the case looking simple, the chronograph pushers are on the left side of the case.

The Panerai watch case is 47mm wide in pink gold done in a brushed finish. The bezel however is nicely done with a polished finish to show off that Panerai dazzle. It is certainly blingy for the Italian brand but still goes along with the character they seek to preserve. The rich brown colored alligator strap has a pink gold buckle. You can see the interestingly made movement through the sapphire caseback, and the watch is still a Panerai being water resistant to 100 meters. Only 300 of the watches will be made and the price will likely above $20,000. A nice looker, certainly a Panerai in all respects, and likely to be a hit with collectors.

http://www.luxist.com/2009/08/20/panerai-luminor-1950-8-days-rattrapante-watch-in-pink-gold/

Panerai Straps by Ian Grandjean

Here's a little primer on Panerai straps to give you guys a better idea of how they work, and what there is to choose from.

A few of the most popular OEM straps are listed below. Nearly all are available for Tang type buckles or the deployant buckle.

OEM Alligator Antique Brown

OEM Alligator Gold

OEM Calf Black ?for the PAM00233

OEM Calf Black Carbon Style

OEM Riva Black

OEM Calf Black ?for the Ferrari FER0022

OEM Rubber

Panerai Ltd. Edition Radiomir Egiziano

As The Classicist noted in a column on Officine Panerai, the watchmaker founded in Florence in 1860, the firm got its start by supplying timepieces (and other instrumentation) to the Royal Italian Navy or Marina Militare. However they also produced special commissions for the elite branches of other countries' armed forces. One highly collectible example of such is a model made for the Egyptian Navy in 1956, limited to only 50 examples. Panerai has now ressurected the watch, dubbed the Radiomir Egiziano (above), for a new limited run. Only 300 pieces will be available at about $30,000 each. The Panerai watch features features a large lightweight brushed titanium case, a hand-wound movement with an 8-day power reserve, and a bi-directional rotating bezel. It comes on a thick tan leather strap fitted with a titanium buckle.

Panerai Collectors Come Together For a Good Cause

Diehard enthusiasts and collectors of famed Italian watch brand Panerai, known as the Paneristi, came together recently to raise money for those less fortunate. The global members of enthusiast site Paneristi.com celebrated the online forum's 10th anniversary with an event at artist and Panerai collector Eng Tay's Tribeca studio. Tay (above) created a special series of images showing an outstanding collection of vintage and classic Panerai timepieces along with his artwork for a calendar celebrating Paneristi.com's 10th anniversary. All profits from the limited edition $300 calendar are being donated to The Mulliganeers, a children's charity created by Paneristi.com moderator and founder Paddy Conway. Most copies of the collector's item sold out within two weeks but there a few left.

Panerai Radiomir Smaller 42mm Watch

Panerai pretty much set the standard for the 44mm wide watch being as popular as it is, and their timepieces range from 44mm to about 47mm wide. Now there is news that next year they will release a 42mm wide Radiomir model which represents their classic shape.

It is true that in the scope of things 42mm wide is still considered big for some people. 42mm wide would even seem totally ordinary on any other watch - but for a Panerai it stands out.

To make the watch even more enticing, Panerai is placing in it a new in-house made movement, the quite thin manually wound P'999 caliber. This allows the entire watch to be much thinner than we expect in a Panerai. The case is classic looking and in 18 rose gold - with handsome brown accents.

I've even seen plenty of 44mm wide Panerai watches on women that look great. So why all of a sudden the shrinkage?If you recall, I just mentioned that Panerai has made smaller watches in the past. I don't think that these sold too well, and I have a feeling they were meant for the Asian markets where much of the time a 40mm wide and under watch model is preferred. So while Panerai has made smaller watches in the past, I suspect that instead of doing so to pacify select important markets, it is part of a larger effort to get smaller watches in again. I think that the 42mm wide 2010 Panerai Radiomir looks nice enough that many people will get it, I don't see their standard 44mm watch losing popularity any time soon - and they would be foolish to abandon it.

The information about Panerai

Panerai's successful oversized timepieces are based on the Luminor and Radiomir collections, and each exists in the three key Panerai lines: Historical, Contemporary and Special Editions.

In the Historical Collection, Panerai has unveiled the Luminor 44mm watch with its own new hand-wound mechanical movement. Guaranteed water resistant to 300 meters but tested to 400 meters, this exceptional watch is cased in either steel or titanium and has a transparent caseback to allow viewing of the engraved movement.

In its Contemporary Collection, Panerai has added some complexities. The Panerai Radiomir watch, pure and elegant in its simplicity, is now available in two sizes: 40mm and 42mm. Fitted with an automatic mechanical GMT/Alarm movement, the watch is now available in polished stainless steel.

Also new to the Contemporary Collection is the Panerai Luminor Power Reserve watch. Available in two sizes in titanium or steel, this watch offers a power reserve of 42 hours. It houses the exclusive OP1X caliber movement from Panerai with 21 jewels, and is COSC certified.

Another model is the Luminor Marina Gold watch'created in 18-karat gold with a slight pink tinge'the first Panerai Luminor to have a gold case. Formed from a single block of precious metal, the case is 44mm in diameter, is COSC certified and is produced in a limited edition of just 150 pieces.

In its Special Editions Collection, Panerai has added the Luminor Marina 1950 watch-a magnificent 47mm timepiece that pays tribute to the first of its type unveiled in 1950.

Perfectly legible under water, the watch conforms to its earlier counterpart with a dial consisting of two superimposed layers and a bridge device that is protected by trademarks.

The COSC-certified chronometer watch offers a power reserve of 56 hours and is crafted in steel. It will be produced in a symbolic 1,950 pieces over a two-year period.

Also in the Special Editions Collection is the exceptional Panerai Luminor Blackseal watch that links past, present and future. The watch features a brushed steel cover that is engraved with two Italian frogmen in action on their human torpedo'an image that also appears on the dial of the watch. The engraving is executed entirely by hand by Panerai's skilled craftsmen.

Panerai Submersible Chronograph replica watch

View more details of the Panerai replica watches, click here.

Swiss valjoux 7750 working chronograph automatic movement

Fully functional chronograph

Running seconds subdial at 9:00

Minute counter at 3:00 subdial

Hour counter at 6:00 subdial

Pusher button at 2:00 starts/stops chronograph

Pusher button at 4:00 reset chronograph

Solid 316 stainless steel case

High quality rubber strap with steel tang buckle

Sapphire crystal scratch durable glass face

Solid case back with detailed engraving (Individual Serial numbers)

Dimensions:Dia 47mm x 15mm Thk

Water-resistant

Panerai Radiomir Swiss Unitas 6497 Hand Wind Movement

The Panerai watch is the most simple style of the Panerai Radiomir watches,it features the Swiss unitas 6497 hand winding movement,it is equipped with steel case with black dial,Roman numeral and Arabic numeral hour markers on the dial,white hands with blue colour on the edge,non second hand,brown leather strap with brown stitching.

Panerai Luminor Power Reserve

The Picture Above is a Panerai Replica watch,Power Reserve Automatic Movement.

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, Magnified Date at 3 o'clock

Brand:Panerai

Series:Panerai Luminor Power Reserve

Movement:Automatic

Case:316L Stainless Steel Case

Bezel (Material/Function): Fixed

Case diameter:40mm

Dial:Black Dial with luminous hour markers, Power Reserve Indicator.

Markers:Luminous stick markers with the exception of Numeral Marker at 12 and 6.

Band:Black Leather strap with Stainless Steel Panerai buckle

Crystal:Mineral crystal scratch durable glass face

Water-Resistant

The Panerai Power Reserve Replica Watch is noted for its indicator showing remaining power (or power reserver) from manual or self-winding action. This is extremely useful to helping you keep accurate time with an automatic movement. The Panerai Power Reserve replica watch has all correct weight and marking and is flawless in its design.

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Panerai Replica watch

Panerai is one of those watch manufacturers whose product always catches a lot of attention, though it is intended mostly for a special category of people who prefer reliability, comfort and functionality to all other characteristics.

Thanks to very high quality, great reliability, complicity of its watches and constant search for innovations Panerai has become a brand that is greatly appreciated by collectors and ordinary customers.

Panerai company, that is lead by talented watch maker Angelo Bonati set a course for renovation and perfection of models that already exist and for creation of new models. That is why the epithet "fashionable" can be and at the same time cannot be related to Panerai watches.

Panerai watches are always in fashion, but they are always true to themselves, to their own style. Strict and uncompromised style is considered to be the most suitable for an image of a strong man. True machos do appreciate the style of Panerai.

Elegant design and high quality makes Panerai especial. No gold, no huge gems, no strange shapes. Panerai is always strict and classic. Professional sportsmen and those who prefer active life style rely on chronographs by Panerai. Quality of these watches never fail their owners.

panerai radiomir 8 days big size 60mm

The Picture Above is a panerai radiomir replica watch,This is Panerai Radiomir 8 days new model,Manual Winding Movement Steel Case with LumiNova Stick/Numeral Markers and Black Leather Strap-Ultrabig Size of 60mm.

Brand:Panerai

Style:radiomir 8 days

Gender:Mens

Case:Steel

Movement:Manual Winding Movement

Dial Color:Black Dial

Strap:High Quality Leather

Crystal:Mineral crystal scratch durable glass face

Functions:Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date, Chronograph, Tachymeter Scale

Size:60 mm

Water Resistant

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Panerai luminor marina automatic 44mm

The Panerai Luminor Marina Automatic 44 mm is a new addition to the brand's Contemporary Collection. The chronometer is coupled with a newly devised metal bracelet equipped with innovative details to improve its suppleness, comfort of wearing and finish.

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, Magnified Date at 3 o'clock

Brand:Panerai

Series:Luminor Marina

Movement:Automatic

Case:316L Stainless Steel

Bezel (Material/Function): Fixed

Case diameter:44mm

Dial:Black Dial;Date Indicator window at 3:00;The small continuous seconds dial is placed at 9 o'clock

Markers:Luminous stick markers with the exception of Numeral Marker at 12 and 6.

Strap:Full Steel

Crystal:Mineral crystal scratch durable glass face

Water-Resistant

Panerai watches are amongst the most scarce in the world. In fact, the watch manufacturer can lay claim to being the most elusive watch brand globally - regularly producing fewer watches than the market demands. Retailers only receive a few pieces each per year and it is not uncommon for long customer waiting lists for popular models.

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Panerai Luminor Power Reserve Replica

Explore the World of Panerai watches Replica Watches It is a well-known fact that a watch you wear not just serves as a faithful time keeping device, but is also associated with your social status.style and evenframe of mind.If you intend tomake a wise choice as for purchasing a watch just right for you,devote your attention to awide range of high quality Panerai replica watches.

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, Magnified Date at 3 o'clock

Brand:Panerai

Series:Luminor Power Reserve

Movement:Automatic

Case:316L Stainless Steel Case

Bezel (Material/Function): Fixed

Case diameter:40mm

Dial:White Dial with luminous hour markers, Power Reserve Indicator.

Markers:Luminous stick markers with the exception of Numeral Marker at 12 and 6.

Band: Brown Leather strap with Stainless Steel Panerai buckle

Crystal:Mineral crystal scratch durable glass face

Water-Resistant

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Panerai Luminor Power Reserve watch

Explore the World of Panerai Replica Watches It is a well-known fact that a watch you wear not just serves as a faithful time keeping device, but is also associated with your social status.style and evenframe of mind.If you intend tomake a wise choice as for purchasing a watch just right for you,devote your attention to awide range of high quality Panerai replica watches.

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, Magnified Date at 3 o'clock

Brand:Panerai

Series:Panerai Luminor Power Reserve

Movement:Automatic

Case:316L Stainless Steel Case

Bezel (Material/Function): Fixed

Case diameter:40mm

Dial:White Dial with luminous hour markers, Power Reserve Indicator.

Markers:Luminous stick markers with the exception of Numeral Marker at 12 and 6.

Band:Black Rubber strap with Stainless Steel Panerai buckle

Crystal:Mineral crystal scratch durable glass face

Water-Resistant

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The philosophy of the Replica Panerai brand: to build reliable watches that meet stringent production criteria following Swiss technology and Italian design. Still today ideas of Panerai Replica Watches workshop are of creativity, technical ability and a sense for design come together in harmony. Panerai specialized in high precision mechanisms and became official supplier to the Royal Italian Navy with excellent legibility, solidity and reliability. The cheaper and best Fake Panerai Watch here is one of hot wrist watch in lowest price.

Brand:Panerai

Style:Luminor Chrono Regatta

Gender:Mens

Case:Brushed Titanium

Bezel:Material Polished Steel Engraved with Tachymeter Scale

Movement:Automatic

Dial Color:Blue with Silver Subdials

Bracelet/Strap:Brushed Titanium and Polished Steel

Case Back:Titanium Screw Down - Laureus Awards, May 2003 Engraved on the outer part

Crystal:Mineral crystal scratch durable glass face

Functions:Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date, Chronograph, Tachymeter Scale

Date:Date Between 4 and 5 o'clock

Crown:Polished Steel Trademark Protective Device with Brushed Titanium Lever

Power Reserve:46 Hour

Case Width:40 mm

Water Resistant

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