n the late 1930s, Panerai made a number of Radiomir watches with a special 12-sided bezel, engraved with the words “OFFICINE PANERAI – BREVETTATO”. This inscription referred to the patented luminous substance Radiomir used on the dial, and it suggests that the watches were used not for military operations but for presenting to the authorities of the Royal Italian Navy, which was evaluating new instruments for underwater missions.
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Insider: Panerai Radiomir 1940 10 Days GMT Automatic 'Oro Rosso' PAM 659. Hands-on with a Stunning Blue Dial and Red Gold Radiomir.
This year, has been a special year for Panerai with the release of four new watches fitted with strikingly beautiful blue sun-brushed dials. These four new watches are only available through the Panerai Boutique network and worthy of checking out. The new models sporting this gorgeous blue dials are the Radiomir 1940 3 Days PAM 690 —one of our favorites, and with hands-on review coming up soon—, the Radiomir 1940 10 Days GMT Automatic Oro Rosso PAM 659 we are now reviewing, the Luminor 1950 GMT 3 Days Automatic PAM 688 and lastly the Luminor 1950 10 Days GMT Automatic PAM 689 we reviewed here.
Insider: Panerai Radiomir GMT 3 Days Oro Rosso PAM 421. Hands-on with One of Our Favorite Panerais.
The Panerai Radiomir GMT 3 Days Oro Rosso PAM 421 is by far one of our favorite Panerais as it combines several things we typically like to see in a Panerai timepiece. Some of the reasons why we love the Panerai PAM 421 is because it is fitted with an 18K red gold case, paired with a beautiful tobacco brown sandwich dial and it features a power reserve indicator. As far as looks, it really doesn't get any better.
Insider: Officine Panerai Luminor 1950 10 Days GMT Automatic PAM 689 Sunburst Blue Dial. Hands-on With the 300-piece Limited Edition.
A little bit over a month ago, Officine Panerai released four new watches all fitted with sunburst blue dials and available only through the Panerai Boutique network. The new models sporting this gorgeous blue dials are the Radiomir 1940 PAM 690, the Radiomir GMT 10 Days PAM 659, the Luminor 1950 GMT 3 Days PAM 688 and lastly the Luminor 1950 10 Days GMT Automatic PAM 689 we are reviewing here. The new Panerai PAM 689 is pretty much a blue dial version of the PAM 533.
Experience: Romeo y Julieta Wide Churchills. As Thick and Bold as a Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days PAM 372 on the Wrist.
Named after William Shakespeare’s tragic lovers novel, Romeo y Julieta dates back to 1875 when the brand was established. In 1946, during Sir Winston's Churchill visit to Cuba, the brand instantly became his favorite. Afterwards, Romeo y Julieta decided to add Churchill's name to their 'vitolas' in order to describe the brand's most famous size —Churchills— measuring 7" long with a 47 ring gauge.
News: Presenting the new Officine Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days 'Marina Militare' PAM 673. A 1,000-Piece Special Edition.
As precision instruments used for special missions and covered by military secrecy, some watches made by Panerai in the 1940s had no indication on the dial apart from the hour markers. But other models carried names referring to the luminous substance used on the dial —such as Radiomir or Luminor— or of the institution which had commissioned the watches, such as the Italian Navy. Inspired by these elements, the new Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days in a limited edition of 1,000 pieces, features the inscription 'Marina Militare' on its dial.
Insider: Officine Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days PAM 1359. Hands-on with the Successor to the PAM 359.
Just a month ago, we brought you the news on twelve new Panerai timepieces being unveiled in Florence, Italy as part of the Panerai Exhibition 'Panerai Dive Into Time' right here . Today, we bring you our hands-on review of the new Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days PAM 1359, which replaces the Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Automatic PAM 359. Just like the PAM 1312 we reviewed here, the PAM 1359 features the same thinner case that is now part of the new Panerai Luminor Marina collection equipped with the new calibre P.9010.
Insider: Officine Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days PAM 1312. Hands-on with the Newest Panerai with Calibre P.9010.
Just a month ago, we brought you the news on twelve new Panerai timepieces being unveiled in Florence, Italy as part of the Panerai Exhibition 'Panerai Dive Into Time' right here . Today, we bring you our hands-on review of the new Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days PAM 1312, which replaces the Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Automatic PAM 312. A considerable reduction in the thickness and weight of the case is a feature of the new Luminor Marina collection and we've finally been able to peruse some of the new watches to bring you our impressions on them.
News: Panerai Unveils 12 New Watches. Including the Radiomir Firenze, the New Luminor Due Line and the New Luminor Marina Collection with Calibre P.9010.
With a historical exhibition in a space of 1,000 square meters —10,764 sq. ft.— in the city of Florence, Italy, Officine Panerai unveils 12 new watches including a Radiomir with a fully engraved case, a new Luminor Due Case and the new Luminor Marina Collection equipped with a brand new automatic movement calibre P.9010. This exhibition is an invitation to dive into time, to discover the past, the present and the future of Officine Panerai.
News: Presenting the New Officine Panerai Radiomir 1940 Minute Repeater Carillon Tourbillon GMT PAM 600. The Most Complicated Panerai Ever and Price Starting at $400K USD.
The most exciting news of the week so far are here. May we present you the most complicated Panerai to date and an exceptional piece that combines several complications in one amazing watch. The new Officine Panerai Radiomir 1940 Minute Repeater Carillon Tourbillon GMT PAM 600, combines a minute repeater carrillon, a dual time zone GMT complication and a tourbillon. Fully developed and conceptualized at the manufacture in Neuchâtel, what makes this Panerai more special is the fact that the minute repeater features a carillon with three different sounds indicating the time through a melody.
Experience: A Special Night with Panerai in New York City. A Delightful Dinner at Daniel.
When watches, food, wine and superb people get together, the end result is an epic unforgettable evening. Such is the case of the amazing dinner we were invited to that was organized by Panerai to celebrate the kick-off of Madison Avenue Watch Week and the release of their novelties at the SIHH 2016. If you consider yourself a true Paneristi, you are then definitely a foodie and a connoisseur of great restaurants.
Rare Bird: Officine Panerai Luminor Marina Left-Handed PAM 26K 'Destro'. A 1,000-Piece Vendome Inspired Limited Edition.
When it comes to the Panerai Luminor Marina PAM 26K 'Destro', you rarely run into a complete new old stock set like this one. When you see one, you know what to do. The Panerai Luminor Marina Left-Handed PAM 26 is a 1,000-piece limited edition paying homage to one of the most iconic Panerais from the Vendome era. The Panerai Luminor Marina PAM 26K 'Destro' released in 2008, quickly gained momentum as it is a perfect reinterpretation of the PAM 26B.
SIHH 2016: Presenting the new Officine Panerai Radiomir 1940 3 Days GMT Automatic PAM 627. Hands-on Live Pictures & Pricing.
Four new models made their entry into the Panerai Radiomir 1940 Collection this year at the SIHH 2016 Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie Genève. This time Panerai is offering Paneristi watch enthusiasts not only a broader selection of creative dial designs but also and most importantly an ever wider choice of technical features.
SIHH 2016: Presenting the new Officine Panerai 'Lo Scienziato' Luminor 1950 Tourbillon GMT Titanium PAM 578. Hands-on Live Pictures & Pricing.
When it comes to the Panerai novelties for SIHH 2016 Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, we decided to leave the most impressive of their new watches for publishing on a nice relaxing day like today. The new Panerai 'Lo Scienziato' Luminor 1950 Tourbillon GMT Titanium PAM 578 from SIHH 2016 is an skeletonized tourbillon, dedicated to the Tuscan genius Galileo Galilei, who with his discoveries laid the foundations for the development of mechanical timepieces.
SIHH 2016: Presenting the New Officine Panerai Luminor Daylight 8 Days PAM 650 from PAM 786 Box Set. Hands-on Live Pictures & Pricing.
The new from the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie SIHH 2016 Panerai Luminor 8 Days Set PAM 786 includes two of our favorite all time Panerais. The set, available in a limited edition of 500 pieces contains two watches inspired by models created in the pre-Vendôme era. According to the history of the brand, pre-vendome refers to the time from 1993 —the year of the first collection made for the public— to 1997, the year in which Panerai was acquired by Vendôme, part of the Richemont Group.
SIHH 2016: Presenting the New Officine Panerai Luminor Black Seal Left-Handed 'Destro' 8 Days PAM 649 from the Luminor 8 Days Set PAM 786. Hands-on Live Pictures & Pricing.
The new from SIHH 2016 Panerai Luminor 8 Days Set PAM 786 includes two of our favorite all time Panerais. The set, available in a limited edition of 500 pieces contains two watches inspired by models created in the pre-Vendôme era.
SIHH 2016: Presenting the New Officine Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days PAM 663. Hands-on Live Pictures & Pricing.
Now, straight from Geneva, here's the second Panerai we absolutely fell in love with. May we present you our hands-on live pics of the new from SIHH 2016 Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days PAM 663. The distinctive, original element of the model is the brownish dial and the unique looking 'Ponte Vecchio' strap.
SIHH 2016: Presenting the New Officine Panerai Radiomir 1940 3 Days PAM 662. Hands-on Live Pictures & Pricing.
Straight from the SIHH 2016 in Geneva, we are bringing you our hands-on with what we think is one of the most beautiful historical inspired Panerais ever released along with the new Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days PAM 663.
SIHH 2016: Presenting the New Officine Panerai Radiomir 1940 3 Days PAM 655. Hands-on Live Pictures & Pricing.
The new Radiomir 1940 3 Days Automatic PAM 655 takes its inspiration directly from the 1940s model but in an absolutely contemporary style. Subtle, light, distinguished by its essential lines and maximum clarity of reading and setting, it is a sports watch adapted to every situation.
News: Pre-SIHH 2016 Presenting the Panerai Radiomir 1940 3 Days Automatic PAM 655. First Radiomir Ever with a White Dial.
A little bit over a month before the SIHH 2016 kicks off, Panerai presents the first Radiomir to have a white dial. The new Radiomir 1940 3 Days Automatic PAM 655 takes its inspiration directly from the 1940s model but in an absolutely contemporary style. Subtle, light, distinguished by its essential lines and maximum clarity of reading and setting, it is a sports watch adapted to every situation. For the first time in a watch in the Radiomir 1940 collection, the dial of the new Radiomir 1940 3 Days Automatic is offered in white. Its graphic design maximizes the dial’s clarity and legibility, with the large black figures corresponding to the hour markers and the small seconds dial at nine o’clock, a characteristic of Panerai watches of the 1940s. The cushion case, in AISI 316L stainless steel with polished finish, measures 42 mm in diameter and only 10.93 mm in thickness.
