Panerai 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
47 mm diameter
While the Panerai Luminor series has always been one of the most popular watch models, the Luminor Submersible 1950 Bronzo collection caused, yet again, a wave of hype among the Paneristi community and collectors when it was released in 2013. Evolved from the brand’s legacy of creating iconic underwater watches, the current model features state-of-the-art horological technology with an unmissable twist of nautical inspiration.
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.