Panerai

A fusion of Italian flair and Swiss brilliance, Officine Panerai has been an unswerving leader in the industry of watch production. The company has been constantly creating timepieces for more than a century already. Upon the period the firm was established in Florence by a certain man named Guido, it was already dedicated to assemble quality horological devices. The early Officine Panerai watches even opened avenues for plenty of patents in the field of optics.

By the beginning of the 1930’s, Officine Panerai was able to build professional bonds with the Italian Royal Navy. Due to the flourishing relationship, the company started to supply the military with pocket watches that were noted for precision. Aside from that, the timepieces also had a feature at targeting sights for torpedoes that were beneficial especially if the men were engaged in battles. By the Second World War, Officine Panerai watch was able to release a collection called Radiomir. For almost fifty years, this manufacturer was exclusively providing for the commandos of the armed forces.

During the year of 1993, Officine Panerai started to launch its watches to the global market. The company introduced limited editions of Luminor which were distinguished for the performance even when placed under intense measures. Because of that, the timepiece readily became a favorite among collectors. Even with the success the company was experiencing, it was not at all enough because four years later, the firm was acquired by the Richemont Group. The new management was responsible for the changes implemented such as additional creations that ushered all the more to the popularity of Officine Panerai watches.

One of the famous watches from Officine Panerai were those with big sizes. They were inspired from previous timepieces such as the Radiomir and Luminor. As the company continued to find its niche in the industry, it was able to release three significant collections namely, Contemporary, Special Editions and Historical.

Contemporary

In this watch, Officine Panerai incorporated more complexities. You can have a choice between the forty millimeter size or forty- two millimeter size where each has been fitted with an automatic mechanism. The timepiece also has a GMT alarm movement placed inside a solid case made of brushed stainless steel. Today, this collection promotes a novel model called Power Reserve that can be availed either in steel or titanium. This Panerai watch will definitely cater to individuals who have an active lifestyle as it has an energy backing of forty- two hours. It is driven by the OP1X caliber set with twenty- one precious stones.

Special Editions
Marina 1950 is the new watch from Officine Panerai that has a striking forty- seven millimeter dimension. It is actually a replica of the original that was launched in the fifties. The period was prior to the quartz invasion that badly affected a lot of the Swiss companies. There was such a strong impact that some firms were compelled to close down operations while there were also others who were able to get back on their feet. Going back to the timepiece, it ideal to be worn when swimming. This is among the Panerai watches that follow the older counterpart which is shown by the dial that comprises of two highlighted layers.

Historic

This collection introduced the forty- four millimeter watch that boasts of the hand- wound mechacnism. It is perfect to be employed by individuals who love to explore the city underneath the surface of the open oceans. This timepiece has already been proven to survive depths that measure up to three hundred meters. There was another test though conducted by Officine Panerai that revealed the more exceptional specification. This Panerai watch can actually resist water up to four hundred meters. This horological device has a transparent caseback that will permit you to see the carved movement.

With Panerai, you have a watch that is a combination of two cultures.