panerai luminor 1950

The Panerai Luminor 1950 has become one of the most popular Panerai models among watch collectors. This seems to derive from the idea that it combines a minimalist military style and an iconic case. First things first we need to talk about the watchmakers background as it is necessary to understand the circumstances under which this watch was created and its understanding of Panerai’s history.

In 2002, Officine Panerai released a Special Edition model known simply as the Luminor 1950 or it’s nickname among Paneristis as simply the “Fiddy” ( sounds like “fifty” for 1950). They limited the piece to just 1,950 units, and so it wasn’t long before the Fiddy started exchanging hands at well above its listing price. Even now, many years later, it is trading hands for more than double its list price. Read more

The Panerai Luminor 1950 is influenced by a classic watch that played a role assisting Italian Naval commandos during World War II. The timepiece features the brand’s P.9001 movement that was developed in-house. Their high quality construction symbolizes Panerai’s timeless tradition and commitment to excellence.

Panerai Luminor 1950

The Caliber family P.9000 used by the Panerai Luminor 1950, which was introduced in 2009, is the second line of in-house movements developed by the Italian manufacturer. Some models features 3 day power reserve and other common models feature an 8 day power reserve, the 3 day offer the benefit of automatic winding at significantly less expense than their predecessors in the P.2000 family. Caliber P.2003, ironically, can last for a full 10 days of reserve power, but the watch that it powers, the Panerai Luminor 1950 10 Days GMT, is nearly twice as expensive as the Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT.

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Officine Panerai has become one of the world’s most celebrated and iconic watchmaker, from the Panerai Luminor 1950 to the Radiomir Black Seal, these timepieces are a favorite of almost every horology purist. The Luminor and Radiomir are Panerai’s main two watch lines but some may ask what is the difference between them?

In order to compare the Luminor and Radiomir a little background history must  be given to truly understand they’re features.

Panerai Radiomir and Panerai Luminor History

A Panerai Comparison Radiomir or Luminor

Officine Panerai began in Florence, Italy and during the late 1930’s when Panerai was commissioned to design and create timepieces for the Italian Navy. They first introduced the Radiomir model with an unprotected crown and cushion style case. Today the Radiomir is considered to be more a traditional style and used for more business minded or formal wear than practical uses.

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Panerai Luminor 1950

The Panerai Luminor 1950 is one one the most popular watches in line of timepieces created by the Italian watchmaker Office Panerai (see reviews here). These iconic, durable and dependable designs were originally trademarked in 1949 featuring a new self-luminous substance, “Luminor” which followed it’s successful predecessor, the “Radiomir”. The Luminescent substance that is now the basis of the Panerai Luminor 1950, was originally designed to increase the night vision accuracy for viewing watch dials used by the Italian Navy commandos on missions during World War II.

The Luminor goes back to the story of Giovanni Panerai, an Italian watchmaker in Florence, Italy who owned a shop, workshop and started the cities first watchmaking school in the late 1800’s. In 1916, Panerai is supplying precision instruments to the Italian Royal Navy and develops the “Radiomir” which uses a highly visible luminescent paint adhesive made from radium. This was to the first of many advanced technological patents issued to Panerai.

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Panerai Luminor 1950

The Panerai Luminor 1950 Tourbillon Equation of Time Watch is the most expensive 1950 Luminor sold fetching an impressive $248,400. This Panerai timepiece honors fans of technical grand complications, the Luminor 1950 Equation of Time Tourbillon is dedicated to the genius of Galileo Galilei, combining some of the rarest, most exclusive and alluring specialties in watch-making.

There are only 30 known examples of the Panerai Luminor 1950 Equation of Time Tourbillon Titanio  and it is the most technically refined wristwatch ever produced by Officine Panerai: a tourbillon with equation of time, indication of sunrise and sunset chosen by the purchaser with a representation of the night sky of the same city on the back plate. The watch functions are: a date window at 3 o’clock, alongside a small dial that shows the month with a hand; sunset time; equation of time; sunrise time and lastly a small seconds at 9 o’clock, where the rotation of the tourbillon.

The watch’s Luminor 1950 titanium case is 50 mm in diameter weighs less, but users have the option to choose a rose gold case. Waterproof to 10 bar (about 100 meters), the case has the typical crown-protecting bridge, brushed titanium like the case body, while the anti-reflective sapphire crystal is held in place by a bezel with contrasting polished finish.

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We are excited to see the new Rolex Sky-Dwellers introduced this year at Baselworld 2014, the innovative annual calendar watch first introduced at Baselworld 2012. The new versions of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller include a model in 18k yellow gold featuring a brown alligator strap, another in 18k white gold with black alligator leather strap, and another with Rolex’s proprietary Everose gold with matching Everose gold bracelet.

Features

•             42mm 18k white gold case

•             black alligator leather strap

•             water-resistant to 100 meters

•             screw-down crown

•             automatic Caliber 9001

•             dual time zone display

•             COSC-certified chronometer

You can expect prices for the new Rolex Sky-Dweller watches will be $38,150 for the yellow-gold model on a strap, $39,550 for the white gold watch on a strap, and $48,850 for the Everose gold version with bracelet.

http://www.rolex.com/watches/baselworld-2014/new-rolex-sky-dweller.html

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Ulysse Nardin has operated out of Switzerland since 1865. Historically, the watchmaker is best known for its manufacturing of highly accurate marine chronometers.

Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Diver Hammerhead
Stainless Steel Special Edition out of a numbered series of only 999 
Ref# 263-91LE-3

• 45mm Titanium and Stainless Steel case
• Automatic self-winding movement with date indication and power reserve dial
• Exhibition sapphire case back
• Comes on full size rubber sport strap with push button folding deployment clasp

Watch is pre-owned in LNIB – Like New In Box condition.
It comes 100% complete with all UN inner/outer presentation boxes, booklets and warranty information.