Panerai story -part 2 
Catalogue military Panerai
With the 'beginning of the 90 returns the myth, Officine Panerai decided to present several series of limited edition models.
For the first time Panerai offers its products directly to the public, in 1993 the first series are presented with the honor that belongs to those who have made the history of 'Italian watches.
With the beginning of the 1990's the legend returns, the Officine Panerai decides to present a limited edition model Few series. For the first time Panerai
ITS offers products directly to the public. In 1993 the first series are presented with honors worthy of who created the history of Italian watch making.
The Luminor Logo ref. 5218-201 / A polished 316L stainless steel cushion-shaped with the loops obtained from the same, the bezel and 'forcing mounted on the case middle, the size of the box without the bridge and loops are 44 mm, the steel back is screwed with A special wrench to 12 sides he recorded in a semicircle OFFICINE PANERAI FIRENZE and the central logo OP sotto il logo stesso la numerazione progressiva quindi nel semicerchio opposto il numero di referenza ed il dato di tenuta stagna 30atm pari a 300metri (anche se le prove sono state fatte per 40atm).
The LUMINOR Logo ref. 5218-201/A with a polished steel cushion shaped case AISI316L and integrated lugs. The bezel is force mounted on the case. The dimensions of the case without winding bridge and lugs is 44mm in diameter. The steel back is screwed on with a special 12 faced key and has a semicircle incision OFFICINE PANERAI FIRENZE and in the center the logo OP. Below the logo is a progressive numeration and in the opposite semicircle the reference number and the watertight rating 30atm equal to 300 meters (even if the tests were done for 40atm).
It 's a true giant in the period, at 3 presents the bridge protecting the crown satin, is produced in 10 prototypes and the planned regular series of 899 copies only a part was produced as an 'other part was used in the future to create models for Stallone (described later) as a result of the estimated Luminor logo products and regular series' of 677 pieces, including a prototype left-handed, inside beats the heart of a solid and reliable gauge as the 'UNITAS in 6497 16linee ½ 17rubini worked in Geneva and set up lines of 4-position, the dial e’ in ottone con cifre arabe al 3, 6, 9, 12 e indici a barretta fresati e riempiti con una miscela a base di trizio (ISO 8/3) la dicitura sul quadrante è a ore 12 LUMINOR PANERAI ed a ore 6 il logo OP,le lancette sono a bastone con la parte centrale al trizio, il vetro in zaffiro 3,5mm di spessore e‘ inserito a pressione sulla lunetta con guarnizione di tenuta, il peso dell’ orologio compreso di cinturino, si aggira sui 130 grammi.
L’orologio era fornito all’interno di un cofanetto di legno di mogano pregiato insieme al proprio libretto matricolare e di assistenza, contenente le norme di manutenzione periodica suggerite, le schede di manutenzione, il tagliando di garanzia ( la garanzia del produttore e’ 2-year) and the certificate of conformity of any particular clock showing the checks carried out and signed by the person responsible for quality control, and there 's also a leather strap KODIAK reserves increased, while usually mounted on a leather strap gray shark , both had a buckle straps sewn directly to the band, there were a screwdriver to change with 4 screws and 2 spare tubes, the strap was fixed with 2 opposite screws tightened on a tube.
After 50 years, the project finally sees the Mare Nostrum series regular and with reference 5218-301 / A Panerai created the first chronograph with a round case and horn handles 42mm steel AISI 316L, the buttons for the chrono pump, put in 2 plates screwed to the case, crown and 'too large, on the back, screw-in with 6 attachment points for the key, are recorded only to the brand OFFICINE PANERAI FIRENZE in a semicircle, the logo in the center with OP the serial number, then the reference and the data leakage 5 atm always a semicircle.
A true colossus of Its Time presents a satin finished Protecting bridge crown at 3 o'clock. Were 10 prototypes made, and of the standard series of 899 samples only a part of Them Were produced while the other part Was used in the future to create models for Stallone (Shortly we will discuss this) Therefore the estimated number of produced as Luminor Logo Was part of the standard 677 series Including a left handed prototype. Inside it beats the heart of a solid and reliable caliber, the UNITAS 6597 in 16 ½ lines with 17 rubies tooled in Geneva lines and set on 4 positions. It has a brass dial with Arabic numbers at 3, 6, 9,12 and hour marker lines all milled and filled with a tritium based mixture (ISO 8/3). The writing LUMINOR PANERAI on the dial is at 12 o’clock with the OP logo at 6 o’clock.
The hands are stick shaped with a tritium center. The 3.5mm thick sapphire crystal was pressed into the bezel with a sealing gasket. The weight of the watch including the band is approximately 130 grams.
The watch was supplied in a fine wooden mahogany box together with the serial and assistance booklet containing the suggested periodic maintenance, maintenance schedules, warranty certificate (the manufacturer’s warranty was 2 years) and the certificate of compliance specific to each watch, signed by the quality assurance manager attesting compliance with all tests performed. It also contains a spare band in KODIAK leather, while the original was usually a grey shark skin band. Both bands have a barbed clasp sewn directly to the band. A small screwdriver and replacement screws and tubes were included for substituting the bands which were attached to the lugs by two opposing screws inserted in each end of a small tube.
After 50 years, the project MARE NOSTRUM finally sees a regular series and with reference 5218-301/A. The first Panerai chronograph is born with a round steel case and horn shaped lugs AISI316L 42mm. The keys for the chronograph pump, inserted into two bodies screwed onto the case and the crown is oversized. On the back Which Is Bolted to the key case with hexagonal screws, besides the OFFICINE PANERAI FIRENZE in a semicircle, are inscribed the OP logo in the center with the serial number below it, then the reference and the waterproof rating of 5ATM In Another semicircle .
The bezel and 'engraved with a tachometer and e' pressure placed on the chest, fitted with a caliber Eta2801-2 ½ and 11 lines of hand-wound as a base plate inserted Dubois-caliber Dépraz the chronograph section 3127 of 13 lines and 1 / 4, diameter of 30 mm and 6.25 mm in height con 43 rubini totali, viene prodotto in 1000 esemplari però come sopra solo una parte verrà terminata mentre il resto verrà utilizzata per i modelli Slytech e una parte verrà ceduta al gruppo Vendòme oggi Richemont (398 pezzi ceduti) ricapitolando 10 prototipi e 492 in serie regolare, come per il logo l’orologio e’ contenuto in un cofanetto di legno di mogano pregiato insieme al proprio libretto matricolare e di assistenza ,con un cinturino di riserva in pelle di squalo blù (blu è anche il quadrante in ottone che presenta i contatori dei minuti ad ore 9 ed i secondi continui ad ore 3mentre le funzioni sono di ore minuti e secondi crono al centro, gli indici sono a barretta e ad ore 12 e 6 sono presenti i rispettivi numeri arabi) . In December 1993, the presentation of these first two timepiece is made in La Spezia on the 'destroyer Durand de la Penne in the presence of important personalities of the Navy of the past and present, is also published for the occasion with a special dedication to Officine Panerai book of the media onslaught of the Xa MAS Flotilla 1940-1945.
For the Italian Navy is a watch designed with particular ref. 5218-202 / A on LUMINOR PANERAI MARINA MILITARE ASI316L stainless steel PVD coated (titanium nitrate), which makes nearly opaque black, as the logo has only the function of hours and minutes and the dial has the double word at 12 Panerai Luminor Marina Militare and at 6 o'clock, and the production ' 150 pieces in total of which 10 prototypes (numbered from P01 to P10) and two series, one of 90 pieces in 1993 and one of 50 units in 1994, numbering and 'progressive from 001 to 140, some of these clocks are assigned to the special unit of the Navy and other COMSUBIN donated to the Navy authorities Same.
The bezel is engraved with tachometer scale and is pressed into the case. It contains a manually wound caliber Eta2801-2 with 11 ½ lines as the base with sinker insert Depraz Dubois-caliber 3127 chronograph for the section with 13 ¼ lines, 30mm in diameter and 6.25 mm height and 43 total Rubies. Were produced 1000 samples, as above But Some Of Them Were only Completely finished while the others Were Used for the Slytech models and a part were transferred to the Vendome group (now called Richemont (398 pieces transferred), therefore to summarize, 10 prototypes and 492 regular series were made. As with the Logo, the watch was supplied in a fine mahogany box together with its serial number and assistance booklet with a spare band in blue shark skin (the brass dial is also blue which has a minute counter at 9 o’clock and the continuous seconds at 3 o’clock while the chronograph hour, minute and second functions are in the center. The hour indicators are bar shaped and at 12 and 6 o’clock the respective Arabic numbers are shown.)
In December of 1993 the presentation of these first 2 timepieces was done in La Spezia aboard the cruiser Durand De La Penne in the presence of important members of the Navy from both past and present. For the occasion a special edition of the book “I Mezzi d’assalto dell a ZA flottiglia MAS 1940-1945” (Assault vehicles of the ZA fleet MAS 1940-1945) was published with a dedication to the Officine Panerai.
For the Italian Navy a special watch was studied with ref. 5218-202/A the LUMINOR PANERAI MARINA MILITARE steel case ASI316L covered in PVD (titanium nitrate) which rendered it almost a matt black. As with the Logo it only has hour and minute functions and the dial bears the double writing at 12 o’clock Luminor Panerai, and at 6 o’clock Marina Militare.
150 total pieces were produced of which 10 were prototypes (numbered from P01 to P10) and 2 series, one of 90 pieces in 1003 and the other 50 pieces in 1994. The numbering is progressive from 001 to 140. Some Of These Were watches assigned to the special division of the Navy and others COMSUBIN Were gifted to Authorities of the Navy itself.
on steel back with circular satin-working outside, as there are engravings in a semi-circle logo of the reference, the data-proofing 'and the words 30atm OFFICINE PANERAI FIRENZE with the classic logo at center back and under the 'engraved serial number. The weight and watch 'of about 130 grams, and even here the warranty and' of two years.
Also in 1994, is produced in the PVD LUMINOR MARINA ref.5218-203 / A in 200 individuals with progressive numbers engraved on the back, the dial at 9 o'clock shows the small seconds hand with a small leaf, also written at 12 , and 'Luminor Marina Panerai and at 6, strap and' leather and the buckle in PVD-treated steel for both, even for these two versions of the box and 'fine mahogany in the attached guarantee card and a second strap reserve in Kodiak skin increased in size for use over the wetsuit.
In 1995, the turning, the 'actor Sylvester Stallone and' to Rome to shoot the film sees a case for Daylight Panerai in the window and if ne innamora, gira il film con un logo al polso e chiede alla Panerai un paio di edizioni speciali a suo nome con la dicitura SLYTECH, nascono cosi i primi 2 modelli.
On the steel back with a circular processed satin finish on the external side as with the Logo, the semicicle engravings of the reference, waterproof rating 30atm and the writing OFFICINE PANERAI FIRENZE are present with the classic logo in the center and the serial number below. The weight of the watch is approximately 130 grams and once again the warranty is for 2 years.
In 1994 200 LUMINOR MARINA ref. 5218-203/A were produced in PVD with progressive numbering engraved on the back. The dial has a small seconds dial at 9 o’clock with a small leaf shaped hand. The writing at 12 o’clock is Luminor Marina and at 6 o’clock Panerai. The band is leather and the clasp is PVD treated steel for both. Both of these versions also come in the fine mahogany box together with the warrantee booklet and a second spare band of Kodiak leather large enough to be used over the diving suit. In 1995 comes the turn of events: the actor Sylvester Stallone is in Rome to shoot the film Daylight and happens to see a Panerai in a store window and falls in love. He shoots the film with a Logo on his wrist and asks Panerai for a pair of special editions in his name with the writing SLYTECH, and so the first two models were born.
LUMINOR SUBMERSIBLE 5218-205/A ( quadrante nero con piccoli secondi al 9 e la doppia LUMINOR SUBMERSIBLE words on the dial at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock SLYTECH PANERAI, 12 prototypes with bottom of logo 5218-201 / A serial number 872,873,875,876,880,881,882,885,886 and 887 and 95 copies of the regular series had the numbers from 001/200 to 095/200 because they were under 200 units in two years but managed to finish only 95 specimens of which 38 were transferred to the Vendome Group after the sale of the mark on the bottom was the word SLYTECH PANERAI SPECIAL EDITION SYLVESTER STALLONE and center signing autograph of the actor himself)
The LUMINOR DAYLIGHT 5218-207 / A (white dial with small seconds at 9 and the double-labeled LUMINOR DAYLIGHT, SLYTECH PANERAI on the back was recorded OFFICINE PANERAI FIRENZE SPECIAL EDITION SYLVESTER STALLONE and bottom center of the signing autogafa Sly), both models feature the tried and tested UNITAS 6497 movement, Daylight also features a classic white dial with luminescent Arabic numerals blacks and points to the cardinal points , and printed on the outside with small numbers from 001 to 105/200, but as for the twin submersible only one part was produced and and also 'interesting that among these 105 specimens, and a dozen' with hands and blue numbers with graphics different, because this principle was laid down precisely in a white dial with index finger and blue Arabic numerals at the cardinal points but Stallone did not like this face and wanted to do it again but in the meantime a dozen of these watches had already been sold so these watches are a true rarity ', and also dayligth' the only Panerai Solotempo sealed 15atm of 150 meters (because the bottom had been recovered from the reworked logo and recorded again by removing the material).
The LUMINOR SUBMERSIBLE 5218-205 / A (black dial with small seconds dial at 9 o'clock and double LUMINOR SUBMERSIBLE writing on the dial at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock at SLYTECH PANERAI, 12 prototypes with back logo 5218-201 / A serial numbers 872,873,875,876,880,881,882,885,886 and 887 while 95 specimens of the regular series HAD progressive numbering from 001/200 to 095/200 since 200 specimens were planned for the next 2 years but they were only able to complete 95 of which 38 were transferred to the Vendome group after selling the trademark, on the back was the writing SLYTECH PANERAI SPECIAL EDITION SYLVESTER STALLONE and in the center the autograph of the actor himself.
The LUMINOR DAYLIGHT 5218-207/A (white dial with a small seconds dial at 9 o’clock and double writing on the dial LUMINOR DAYLIGHT, SLYTECH PANERAI. With OFFICINE PANERAI FIRENZE SPECIAL EDITION SYLVESTER STALLONE engraved on the back and Sly’s autograph in the center). Both models are mounted with the newly tested movement UNITAS 6497. Furthermore the Daylight has a white dial with the classic black Arabic numbers and luminescent dots at the cardinal points and minute ring printed on the outer edge. The numbering is from 001 to 105/200 but as with the submersible twin only a part of the series is produced and it is also peculiar to note that among these 105 specimens a dozen have hour indicators and numbers in blue with different graphics. This was because in the beginning a white dial with barred hour indicators and Arabic numbers at the cardinal points was designed but Stallone didn’t like it. In the meantime a dozen of these watches had already been sold so these watches are extremely rare. The Daylight is also the only Panerai time-only watch with a waterproof rating of 15atm equal to 150 meters (this is because the back was taken from the Logo, re-machined and engraved again removing some of the material).
Two editions signed Slytech for the Mare Nostrum, with ref. 5218-302 and 5218-304 with tachometer bezel with platinum bezel PVD treated in the same quadrant for both models and 'blue with the words SEA NOSTRUM PANERAI SLYTECH at 12 and at 6, (50 clocks per model, These 100 pieces were part of the 1000 original) on the back are the engraved signature of the actor at the center along with the reference and the number ranging from 001/500 to 050/500, and then back around to the writing OFFICNE PANERAI FIRENZE SPECIAL EDITION SYLVESTER STALLONE. Almost all editions
Slytech had supplied a large wooden box of Radica which contained a model of the SLC for Submersible and Daylight el 'cruiser for Durand Pens DeLa Mare Nostrum, 2 spare belts and the book "The media onslaught of the Xa MAS Flotilla 1940-1945" published a special edition for the Panerai, to tell the truth, however, the models by Panerai in Florence went to Vendome and then resold to customers had a smaller package and without roots in model and book inside.
In 1996 he was also expected to re-release of the Luminor logo in polished steel for 350 copies but only 12 were produced with the ref. 5218-209 with the amendment to the method of attachment for the strap to a single through bolt on a bend and screwed to the other, in collector jargon called the "spindle".
In the same year, the Luminor Marina had to be produced in 150 copies in PVD steel case treated but only 2 were presented with the ref. 5218-210 with the change of the screw for mounting the belt, the Italian company responsible for providing the speaker is not delivered on time deliveries. Instead
2 curious cases are Luminor Sub ref. 5218-206 / A (rotating bezel with patented Panerai) and the Luminor BlackSeal Slytech ref. 5218-218 (PVD) both had to be produced in Italy with classic Unitas in them but were never presented to the Panerai, there are five copies in circulation as a model, both with small seconds at 9. In 1997
Panerai watches sold the branch to the group best known Cartier Vendome Luxory gruop, the series prior to this date are defined precisely pre Vendome, Panerai for this date and 'a watershed, the group Cartier has the ability to launch your product on a global scale and it will.
The first series of the new course and 'vintage "on the back and sees the light in different models and PVD or polished steel case, black or white dial with Arabic numerals, indexes and tritium, 1000 total pieces divided in several references (PAM Panerai Model) for 01,03 and 04 LUMINOR MARINA (hour, minutes and small seconds at 9) and PAM02, 09 and 10 for the base LUMINOR defined only hours and minutes. In addition to the vintage on the back are also engraved the reference clock and the serial number and logical given the impermeability 300 meters. The first watches made
are assembled with parts coming directly from the provision of Panerai in Florence, cases, dials and movements, in fact all these models is used like a shunt UNITS6497 but that is named in OPI and OPII (for the presence of small seconds at 9) in a case of 44 mm stainless steel AISI 316L with the characteristic bridge protecting the crown at 3. Also here is also
400 Mare Nostrum in various patterns and colors of the dial, PAM06, 07 and 08, differ from the '93 models for different nut and the dial with small external revolutionized the ore, oltre a essere anche bianco e nero e non solo blu. Questi primi orologi del nuovo corso vengono forniti in un cofanetto pregiato e con un cinturino di riserva con fibbia inclusa cucita.
Nello stesso anno nasce anche la prima Special edition ed e’ sicuramente una delle piu’ ambite e ricercate dai collezionisti, stiamo parlando del Radiomir pam21 in platino cassa a cuscino 47 mm di diametro prodotto in 60 esemplari con le anse a filo saldate alla cassa e 2 fondelli, uno chiuso in platino con le incisioni al suo interno ed uno con il fondo a vista che permettere di osservare lo splendido Calibro Rolex 618 nella versione 17 rubini, il quadrante e’ color tabacco con indici e cifre arabe ai punti cardinali, le sfere sono in oro giallo e la corona a lives and 'custom and OP and' a "pot".
From 1998 onwards on the back and the vintage 'preceded by a letter which signifies the year of production and from this year onwards, the old line and' alongside a line of contemporary watches, and I quote just for the record the submersible, power reserve and the GMT are the first models to see the light. The series increases circulation and breaks down the vintage model, the Luminor in its versions is produced in 1000 copies and the Luminor Marina in 1500. For the first time produced a left-handed Panerai (300 pieces in series) pam22 pam26 in polished steel and PVD, has the crown at 9 o'clock and small seconds at h. 3 monta un calibro OPII.Da questo momento la fibbia ad ardiglione del cinturino perde la forma storica e prende la forma del ponte proteggi corona, e a volte il cinturino di riserva e’ un cinturino tecnico in velcro.
There were also two signed Slytech editions for the Mare Nostrum with ref. 5218-302 bezel with tachometric scale and 5218-304 with polished bezel treated with PVD. The dial is the same for both models, blue with the writing MARE NOSTRUM at 12 o’clock and PANERAI SLYTECH at 6 o’clock. (50 watches per model, these 100 pieces made up part of the first 1000). On the back the signature of the actor is engraved in the center together with the reference number and the series numbering that goes from 001/500 to 05/500, and the writing OFFICINE PANERAI FIRENZE SPECIAL EDITION SYLVESTER STALLONE is around the edge. Nearly all editions of the Slytech come with a briar root wood box that contains a small model of the SLC for the Submersible and Daylight and the cruiser Durand De La Penne for the Mare Nostrum , 2 replacement bands and the special Panerai edition volume of “I mezzi d’assalto della Xa flottiglia MAS 1940-1945”. To tell the truth however, the models that Panerai of Florence transferred to Vendome and then sold to clients had a smaller briar root wood package without the model ship and book.
In 1996 there were plans to reissue 350 specimens of the Luminor logo model in polished steel but only 12 were produced with the ref. 5218-209 with a modification to the band attachment system to a single screw which passed through one lug and screwed into the other, in collectors slang defined as the “big screw”.
During the same year 150 specimens of the Luminor Marina model were to be produced with a PVD treated steel case but only 2 were presented with the ref. 5218-210 with a modification to the band mounting screws. The Italian company who was supposed to supply the cases did not deliver them in time.
However there are 2 curious cases: the Luminor Sub ref. 5218-206/A (with a Panerai patented rotating bezel) and the Luminor BlackSeal Slytech ref. 5218-218 (in PVD) both were supposed to be produced in Italy with the classic Unitas inside but were never presented to Panerai. Currently in circulation there are only 5 specimens per model, both with small seconds dials at 9 o’clock.
In 1997 Panerai gave its watch branch to the Cartier group better known as the Vendome Luxury Group. In fact the series preceding this date are defined pre Vendome. For Panerai this date was a watershed moment, the Cartier group had the possibility to launch their products on a world-wide scale, and in fact this was the case.
The first Historical series of this new trend is stamped with the thousands series number on the back and sees the light in various models with either PVD or polished steel case, white or black dials with hour markers and Arabic numbers made of tritium. 1000 pieces in total divided in various references PAM (Panerai Model) 01,03 and 04 for the LUMINOR MARINA (hours minutes and small seconds dial at 9 o’clock) and PAM 02, 09 and 10 for the LUMINOR base definition with only hours and minutes. Besides the thousands lot numbering, the reference and serial numbers of the watch and of course the waterproof rating to 300 meters are engraved on the back.
The first watches built were assembled with pieces coming directly from the suppliers of Panerai di Firenze, cases, dials and movements. In fact on all these models a caliber was used with origin UNITS6497 but which was named OPI and OPII (due to the presence of small seconds dials at 9 o’clock) inside a 44mm steel case AISI 316L with the characteristic crown protecting bridge at 3 o’clock.
Moreover we also see 400 Mare Nostrum in various models and dial colors, PAM 06, 07 and 08. These differ from the 1993 models because of a different bezel and a redesigned dial with a minute hand external to that of the hour, besides being available in black and white and not only blue. These first watches of the new trend come in a fine box and include a spare band with the included clasp sewn on.
In the same year the first Special Edition is born and is definitely one of the most aspired for and sought-after by collectors. We are talking about the Radiomir pam21 in a 47mm diameter platinum cushion shaped case with 60 specimens that have the lugs wire welded to the case and 2 backs, once closed in platinum with the engravings on the internal side and one with a see-through back that allows the splendid Rolex Caliber 618 with 17 rubies to be seen. The dial is a tobacco color with the hour indicators and Arabic numbers at the cardinal points. The hands are in yellow gold and the screw type crown is personalized OP and is “vase” shaped.
From 1998 and on, the thousands lot number on the back is preceded by a letter that indicates the year of production and from this year on the historical line is flanked by a line of contemporary watches. For descriptive duty only, I will mention that the first models to come to light were the submersible power reserve and the GMT. The historical series increased the editions and the thousands lot numbering is subdivided by model. 1000 specimens of the Luminor versions are produced while 1500 are made of the Luminor Marina. For the first time a Panerai for left handed people is produced (300 pieces in the series) pam22 in polished steel and PVD pam26. The winding crown is at 9 o'clock and the small seconds dial is at 3 o'clock with an OPII caliber. From this moment on the clasp and the barb on the band lose Their historical form and take on the form of the crown Protecting bridge and at times the reserve band is a Velcro band.
with the letter B and 1999, the circulation increases for the first time on the dial shows the new mixture-based luminescent Luminova, be emphasized in this year a special edition of 200 pieces in titanium case PAM36 dedicated to the Navy statement on the double quadrant, which incorporates models of the postwar years, the basin and 'on demand and allows you to see the caliber movement OPII incised with PANERAI bridges, the casket and' large pear wood with a scroll attached which contains data clock, as well various booklets and guarantees. There 's also report the pam40 Luminor Marina Titanium black dial with tritium and the series of the famous Panerai pam37 dedicated to the WWF, where 43 celebrities lend their image to a charity auction appeared, including Mrs. Maria Teresa Abetti wife of Joseph and the holder of the Panerai Panerai boutique in Piazza S. John FI and MOVM Emilio Bianchi, one of the six attackers Xa MAS of the Royal Navy in December 1941 launched an attack on the British navy fitted in the port of Alexandria, giving luster to their war effort. In these early years of post production Panerai Florence mania explodes on the Internet created a club and a forum dedicated to fans, and the center of attention of thousands of people around the world, and short clubpanerai.com paneristi.com have a point reference for collectors and enthusiasts around the world.
The letter C in 2000 and 'characterized by' leaving the scene of the PVD and the entrance of the stable set of titanium (PAM55 PAM56 luminor luminor marina luminor marina left handed and PAM61), to emphasize that in this year a special edition dedicated to training vessel A. Vespucci's Navy 300 total pieces PAM82 titanium blue dial with two words. The historical productions of
amounted to 5000 pieces in total in the letter D in 2001 while we Radiomir case is used to create intricate patterns and details such as time trial and svegliarini, or with precious metals and precious stones, Panerai depopulated wrist VIP and players.
series in 2002 and there are significant innovations in the series, the basin is no longer closed and allow a view to moving OPX (Luminor Base PAM112, 114, 116) and OPXI (Luminor Marina PAM111, 113, 118 and 115, Marina 117Luminor left-handed), these two new gauges have been modified by cutting the bridges and also appears to adjust gooseneck the barbell.
One of the most interesting feature is the launch of pam127 better known as 1950, a special edition of great impact, it measures 47mm in diameter (excluding the bridge protecting the crown) takes over the face sandwich as the historical patterns of the 50's and is cash that is modeled features, as in ordinary series and the bottom 'in view of the gauge OPXI and hands are yellow gold, glass and' Sapphire and e 'domed and curved.
in the series F of 2003 experienced a case tantalum, PAM172 Luminor Tantalium material widely used in the manufacture of surgical items, 300 pieces, the box has a process very long and laborious, for its construction si utilizza un attrezzo solamente e degli utensili speciali che sbozzano un blocco di tantalio e danno forma all’orologio, il quadrante e’ nero con la peculiarità di avere dei cerchi concentrici sui piccoli secondi ad ore 9, le lancette sono azzurrate alla fiamma.
Nel 2004 dalla serie G il criterio di millesimazione cambia, non più numerata per modelli ma per singola referenza, per esempio il pam111 che e’ il Luminor Marina in acciaio quadrante nero viene prodotto in 2000 pezzi ed il pam177 che e’ il Luminor Marina in Titanio quadrante nero e’ prodotto in 500 pezzi.
Sempre in questo anno per la prima volta una special edition viene fatta con il nome del proprietario inciso sul fondello direttamente dal produttore il model 'with the PAM195 Luminor Marina PVD case (200 lucky collectors can claim) and the box' to the SE and the consolidated parchment bears the name of the owner, the display shows the OP logo, as in the infamous logo of 1993, also from this series see the light two models that will be commonly called new logo (OP logo on the figure 6) because of this peculiarity, we are talking about the Logo Luminor Luminor Marina PAM00 and PAM05 logo, these two models have the gauge and the OPI and OPII closed bottom unlike their similar PAM112 and PAM111. For the first time is presented again a large bush (60mm) and is called blackseal Pam191 shell plexi and steel and titanium body.
Radiomir case finally see a historical pattern after the PAM21, this is the PAM183 Radiomir Blackseal with stainless steel handles and removable 45 mm (Panerai patent) for changing the strap, the back and 'a view on the dial gauge OPXI sandwich type has the second at 9 o'clock and not 'over because for the first time on a Panerai is fitted with a gauge of 8 days charge stemming from a JLC caliber, has the distinction of having the power reserve indication mail on the back and through the bottom of view you can see the needle leaf indicating the charge, his name and 'PAM190 Radiomir 8 days, here is the face sandwich and size are increased only in the thickness to contain a gauge with 8 days to recharge.
And we have reached the letter H in 2005, when the Panerai launched a gauge of his own Cal. 2002, 8 days reserve charge GMT and landscape view, is encased in a box pam200 Radiomir steel (200 pieces) that platinopam201 (50 pieces). Is launched also the brother-handed in 1950 and is called pam217 Navy, from this series on change and working gauges OPX OPXI by Panerai scrittine on bridges and plates goes to the lines of Geneva, and the black dial Luminor Marina and Luminor became sandwich, but the biggest news was undoubtedly the launch of the Luminor Marina pam203 caliber historic Angelus 240, 8 days power reserve, the historic gauge is encased in a 47mm case in 1950 in style with steel caseback, dial back the message at 3 patented 8 days as opposed to the small seconds at 9 o'clock, the glass and 'a domed sapphire crystal and the hands are yellow gold, the print run of only 150 pieces makes it a true collector's item and is' now sought after. For the first time here is also the base 45mm PAM210 Radiomir and Luminor base pam219 Mancino.
we have reached the 2006 series I, the historical collection and 'remained unchanged but the size of manufacturing p.2002 Luminor sees the first in a series of steel 47mm PAM233.
also to emphasize collaboration with Francesco Ferretti, noto concessionario nonche’ collezionista e Storico Panerai, sono state create 2 serie speciali di 20 pezzi del Luminor Marina pam247 e Radiomir pam248 entrambi con fondello chiuso con il marchio e la firma di Ferretti per commemorare i 20 anni di attività.
With the letter B of 1999, the edition expands and for the first time on the dials the new Luminova based luminescent mix appears. It is also important to underline that in this year a 200 piece special edition with a titanium case dedicated to the Navy PAM36 with double writing on the dial which recalls the postwar models is released. The back is see-through allowing us to see the OPII caliber movement with PANERAI engraved on the bridges. The box is quite large made of pear wood and includes a parchment with the watch specs as well as other various booklets and warrantees. I should also mention the pam40 Luminor Marina with a titanium case, black dial with trizium indicators and a series of famous Panerais dedicated to the WWF pam37 where 43 famous people lend their images for a benefit auction, among them Mrs. Maria Teresa Abetti, wife of Giuseppe Panerai and the owner of the Panerai boutique in Piazza S. Giovanni in Florence and the MOVM Emilio Bianchi, one of the 6 attackers of the Xa MAS of the Royal Navy that in December of 1941 launched an attack on the British Navy in the armed port of Alessandria in Egypt giving honor to their war efforts. In these first years of production post Florence, Panerai mania exploded on the internet. A club and forum dedicated to fans are born and gather the attention of thousands of people throughout the world. Shortly clubpanerai.com and paneristi.com are reference points for collectors and fans around the world.
The letter C in 2000 is characterized by the disappearance of the PVD and the stable introduction of the Titanium series (PAM55 luminor PAM56 luminor marina mancino and PAM61 luminor marina), and we should underline that in this year a 300 piece special edition dedicated to the training ship school A. Vespucci of the Navy PAM82 is released with a titanium case, blue dial and double writing.
The production of the historical series is completed with 5000 total pieces in the letter D of 2001 while the Radiomir case is used to create detailed and complicated models such as chronographs and alarm clocks, or with precious metals and stones. Panerai is everywhere on the wrists of VIPs and soccer players.
In 2002 the E series has some noteworthy innovations for the historical series. The back is no longer cloes and allows the OPX movement to be seen (Luminor base PAM112, 114, and 115) and the OPXI (Luminor Marina PAM11, 113, 118 and 115, 117 Luminor Marina left-handed) these two new calibers were modified in the cut of the bridges and appears also in the swan neck balance regulator.
One of the most beautiful additions is that of the release of the pam127 better known as the 1950, a special edition with a big impact. In fact it measures 47mm in diameter (excluding the protecting crown bridge) with a sandwich dial like the historic models of the 1950s and follows many of the same characteristics. As with the standard series the back is see-through with the OPXI caliber and the hands are yellow gold. The crystal is sapphire and convex curved.
In the F series of 2003 they experimented with a tantalium case, Luminor Tantalium PAM172, a material widely used in the construction of surgical instruments. 300 pieces are created and the case requires a long and labor intensive production process. To create it a single tool is used and some special tools that hew out a solid piece of tantalium and give shape to the watch. The dial is black with the peculiarity of having concentric circles on the seconds dial at 9 o’clock. The hands are given a blue hint over a flame.
In 2004, from series G on the thousands lot numbering criteria changes, they are no longer numbered by model buy by single reference. For example 2000 pieces of the pam111 which is the steel Luminor Marina with a black dial were produced and the pam177 titanium Luminor Marina with a black dial has 500 pieces produced.
Also in this year for the first time a special edition is made with the name of the owner engraved on the back directly from the manufacturer. The model is the PAM195 Luminor Marina with PVD case (200 lucky collectors can show this off). The box is the same consolidated one from the SE and the parchment bears the name of the owner. The dial has the OP logo like the notorious logo of 1993. Also from this series two new models will see the light and will be commonly called the new logos (OP logo above the number 6) because of this peculiarity. We are talking about the Luminor Logo PAM00 and the Luminor Marina Logo PAM05. These two models have the OPI and OPII calibers and the closed back unlike the similar PAM112 and PAM111. For the first time a larger size compass (60mm) is brought back called the Blackseal PAM191 with a plexiglass cover and a body made of titanium and steel.
Finally the Radiomir case is used in a historic model after the PAM21, the Radiomir Blackseal PAM183 with a 45mm steel case and removable lugs (Panerai patented) to replace the band. The back is see-through with the POXI caliber and a sandwich type dial with a seconds dial at 9 o’clock. But that is not all, for the first time on a Panerai a caliber with 8 day power reserve is used coming from the JLC caliber. It also has the peculiarity of having a power reserve indicator with a leaf shaped hand placed on the back which can be seen thanks to the see-through back. Its name is the Radiomir 8 days PAM190. It also has a sandwich style dial and the dimensions are only larger regarding the thickness so it could contain a caliber with an 8 day power reserve.
Now we have come to the letter H of 2005, year in which Panerai launches its own caliber on the market: the cal. 2002 with an 8 day power reserve shown horizontally and GMT. It is encased in either a Radiomir PAM200 steel case (200 specimens) or in platinum PAM201 (50 pieces). The little brother of the 1950 for left handed people is also launched on the market and called the PAM217 Marina Militare. From this series on the workmanship of the OPX and OPXI calibers change from the Panerai writing on the bridge and sinkers to the Geneva lines. The black dial of the Luminor and the Luminor Marina become sandwich style, but the biggest changes is definitely the launch of the Luminor Marina PAM203 with the historic caliber Angelus 240, 8 day power reserve. The historic caliber is encased in a 47mm 1950 style steel case with see-through back. The dial has the writing 8 days patented at 3 o’clock opposite the small seconds dial at 9 o’clock. The crystal is convex sapphire and the hands are in yellow gold. The edition of only 150 pieces makes it a true collector’s item and is immediately sought-after. For the first time we also see the base 45mm Radiomir PAM210 and base left-handed Luminor PAM219.
And so we arrive at the 2006 series I, the historical collection has remained unchanged but the caliber p.2002 is used in a Luminor for the first time in a 47mm steel series PAM233.
In addition, to underline the collaboration with Fancesco Ferretti, noted dealer as well as collector of historical Panerai watches, 2 special series were created of 20pieces each of the Luminor Marina PAM247 and Radiomir PAM248, both with closed backs with the Ferretti trademark and signature to commemorate 20 years of business.
Inoltre da quest’anno c’e’ da segnalare la collaborazione con la casa automobilistica Ferrari dove la Panerai presenta una linea di modelli Solotempo automatic chrono and the calling line of an old prototype of 3646 with 40 years of cushion case and lugs welded to his arms angelus ineterno beat a 240 with 8 days charge.
Now we just have to wait to see the latest news that will surely never cease to amaze, certainly there will be a first edition of a depth combined with a luxury timepiece which the submersible and by the end of the year we have 2 special edition of significant impact, california pam249 dial with the famous Rolex black dial with style, glass and plexi OPX movement in view of 47mm Radiomir case in steel produced in 1936 pieces' 50 pieces in platinum and dial pam262 tobacco, and the print run in 1938 the Radiomir 47mm con fondello chiuso e vetro zaffiro con quadrante nero classico in stile Panerai con numeri arabi ai punti cardinali ed indici a barretta. Officine Panerai, IO COMANDANTE DEL TEMPO!
Also from this year we need to report on the collaboration with the automotive company Ferrari where Panerai presents a line of automatic time only and chronographs that recall the line of an old prototype of the 3646 from the 1940s with a cushion style case and welded lugs. Inside beats the heart of an 8 day reserve power Angelus 240 caliber.
Now we don’t have anything else to do except wait for the latest changes that will definitely surprise us. Most definitely there will be a first re-edition of a depth gauge combined with a prestigious timepiece like the submersible and by the end of the year 2 special editions of notable impact are planned, the California dial PAM249 with the famous black Rolex style dial, plexi-glass crystal and OPX movement visible on a Radiomir 47mm steel case created in 1936 pieces plus 50 pieces made of platinum and with a tobacco colored dial PAM262, and the edition of 1938 Radiomir 47mm closed back, sapphire crystal, classic black Panerai style dial with Arabic numbers at the cardinal points and bar shaped indicators. Officine Panerai, THE COMMANDER OF TIME!
Stefano Mazzariol
