Welcome to my Top Swiss Wristwatches Boutique: Giovanni Panerai (1825–1897) founded Officine Panerai in Florence, Italy in 1860. The company is headquartered in Geneva and manufactures watches in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Panerai watches, designed and manufactured by Rolex SA, played a role in assisting the frogmen of the Decima Flottiglia MAS in their operations during World War II. Panerai watches are some of the most expensive in the world — and for good reason. They are stylish, high-quality pieces that can be considered works of art. Panerai watches have always been known for their durability, functionality, and style, and the Panerai Luminor model is no exception. It’s built to be waterproof up to 300 meters (1,000 feet), which means that even if you’re out on your favorite boat, hiking through a rainforest, or doing some other sort of activity where water might be present, your watch will remain safe from harm. As far as looks go, this is definitely one of the best-looking watches available today. It comes in black or white, depending on which version you choose. The hour markers are luminescent, so they glow brightly and make it easy to tell the time, even in low light conditions. An apart standing watch in the world of luxury, the Panerai Luminor is more than a functional watch. It’s a symbol of Italian engineering at its finest. The dive watch Luminor Base is the large-scale classic by Officine Panerai. In the 1990s the watch was a surprise success and became a real cult. It can be described as a pioneer of the wave of great and striking watches, which it helped to prepare. Movement: - Panerai OP I manual wind caliber - base: ETA 6497 - 56 hours power-reserve - 17 jewels - frequency: 21.600 A/h Case: - 316L stainless-steel, polished/fine brushed - cushion form - 44mm excl. crown, 50mm incl. - 14mm thick - unique limited No. P******2 (for buyer only), best proof of authenticity Sapphire crystal, anti-reflective coating Solid stainless steel case-back with engravings Crown: - stainless-steel - pull/push - special protection Bezel: - 316L stainless steel - fixed - polished Dial: - black, looks sometimes blue due to anti-reflective coating of the glass - luminescent: Arabic numerals, hour indexes and hands Bracelet: - original Panerai black rubber - length: ca. 22cm incl. wristwatch itself - width: 24mm Pin buckle: - polished stainless steel with logo Under the influence of bright light and heat from spotlights on the display case, the rubber strap could become micro cracks over time, so I added a new strap to the set, although the original one is in perfect order to my mind. Free gift in box: Officine Panerai rubber strap and tool Water-proof: 30BAR/300meters/1000feet Weight: 141 grams High recognition level. Distinctive design. Panerai chic heavy wooden watch box (see pics). Distributor's stock: the card isn't stamped (see pics). Excellent condition, never worn: comes from luxury watch-shop' showcase. General professional pre-sale service was made in November 2024: the watch is keeping good time and working perfectly. My personal authenticity and quality warranty: you will get warranty card (as pictured), fully completed and signed on the back. Insured, registered shipping worldwide. What you see in my pics is what you get. NO EXTRA COSTS for EU Buyers! Luminor, the essence of Panerai, is a symbol of Italian design and Swiss Watch-Making. Recognizable, solid and iconic, Luminor features the patented crown-protecting device.