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Panerai
Ref. PAM 507
Luminor Submersible 1950 Bronzo
A fine and rare limited edition bronze wristwatch with date, power reserve indicator, certificate and presentation box, numbered 18 of a limited edition of 1,000 pieces
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Most evidently, the case is made of bronze – a material that immediately evokes feelings associated with seafaring. Vintage vessels and sailing yachts are often rich in items made of bronze, which ages with a characteristic patina that makes every single object distinctive. The pairing of a retro dark green dial and an atmospheric bronze case calls to mind some of the greatest maritime adventures in the twentieth century. Conveying a robust sense of boldness, the size of the case, 47-mm. in diameter, is the same as that of the classic Panerai watches. Classic too is the crown’s protection device which seals the winding crown.
An impressive 3 days power reserve is encased in the movement – a new feature that distinguishes this model from its predecessors - along with a power reserve indicator on the dial. The dark green dial, with applied hour markers, is surrounded by a studded bezel in bronze with the scale for measuring the length of the dive.
Panerai
Italian | 1860Known for its robust designs and large case sizes, Officine Panerai was established in 1860 by Giovanni Panerai in Florence, Italy. Around 1900, Giovanni's grandson Guido Panerai took over, and Panerai became the supplier to the Regia Marina — the Royal Italian Navy. After supplying the navy with high-precision instruments for a number of years, Officine Panerai created Radiomir, a radium-based powder that gives luminosity to the dials of sighting instruments and devices. By 1936, the Royal Italian Navy approached Panerai again with the request to design a watch resistant to extreme underwater conditions. The watch they created became known as the "Radiomir".
Panerai's watches made during the early twentieth century era were comprised of cases designed and manufactured by Rolex SA, with Cortébert, a Swiss manufacturer, supplying the majority of their movements. The most recognizable designs from the firm are the Radiomir and Luminor. To date, vintage models from the first half of the 1900s, such as the reference 3646 and 6152 models, remain the most desirable among collectors.