Panerai Watches

Thanks to its unique shape, eye-catching size, and clear dial, the Panerai Radiomir has gained cult status among connoisseurs and collectors. Evidently, the original Radiomir was eventually discontinued due to its radioactive elements. Panerai then developed a new timepiece – the Luminor. As early as 1949, the company filed a patent for the tritium-based compound that they used in their Luminor models. Later on, it was discovered that the compound was also radioactive, but thankfully, it turned out to be harmless in small quantities. Today, the Panerai Superluminova contains a completely safe fluorescent. A word of advice for collectors, however – the Panerai models that contain tritium or even radium increase in price with each passing year.

The greatest difference between the Radiomir and Luminor timepieces – aside from the elements used in production – is the crown protector. The striking crown protector ensures that the crown is pushed against the case of the watch, guaranteeing secure water resistance. This unique element also provides the Luminor with a distinctive character and has come to be one of the hallmarks of Panerai. Another outstanding feature of the timepiece is the case, which measures a spectacular 47-millimeters.

The Panerai Radiomir and the Panerai Luminor are highly recognised timepieces that have gained cult status among connoisseurs in the world of watches. At CHRONEXT you will find a wide range of these coveted models for immmediate delivery offered for best prices. Every watch comes with a two year warranty.

Nautical elements are an indispensable part of Officine Panerai identity. A great expression of the brand’s connection to the seas is the Panerai Mare Nostrum. The watch is a chronograph that was launched in 1943 and was specially developed for deck officers. The spectacular model stood out from the watch crowd thanks to its two counters. The development of the Mare Nostrum fell into the same period in which the characteristic Panerai crown feature was introduced.

It is generally believed that no more than two or three copies of the Panerai Mare Nostrum were created and, until recently, only a few photos of the watch were available. In 2005, one of these exquisite men’s timepieces surfaced. As Panerai launched its first collection to the public market in 1993, the Mare Nostrum has been presented as a modern reinterpretation Faithful to the marine spirit.

In 1993, Officine Panerai launched its first collection that was not catered towards the Italian Navy, but instead, was created for the general watch loving public. The Panerai collection was inspired by the distinctive designs of the classic Radiomir and Luminor. For some years following, the company remained in the shadows of major manufacturers, whose histories and traditions were widely famous worldwide. But before long, the magic of Panerai could no longer be overlooked.

In the 1996 movie “Daylight”, Sylvester Stallone, at his own request, wore the relatively unknown Panerai Luminor (Ref. 5218/201-A) around his wrist. The watch can distinctly be viewed in the movie, and so in large part, it’s thanks to Sylvester Stallone that the then relatively unknown brand Officine Panerai gained world fame. Following the silver screen debut of the timepiece, Hollywood could not get enough of the Panerai Luminor. As a kind of thanks, Officine Panerai eventually adorned some of their timepieces with the logo “Daylight” or “Slytech” – a reference to Stallone since his nickname is Sly. In the fourth part of the movie “Rambo”, Stallone also adorns a Panerai – namely the model utilised by the Italian Navy. Furthermore, in “The Expendables” Stallone wears the Panerai Luminor Regatta around his wrist while playing the role of Barney Ross.

But there are several films in which timepieces from Panerai make and appearance. Among many others, a Panerai Luminor Marina can be spotted around the wrist of Arnold Schwarzenegger in the movie Eraser. Furthermore, the Panerai Luminor Marina can also be spotted around the wrist of DMX in the movie "Exit Wounds - The Copjäger” and a Panerai Luminor Daylight is featured around the wrist of Jason Statham in the movie “Transporter - The Mission”.

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