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.