8088Σ︎
Panerai
Ref. PAM00716
Mare Nostrum
A fine and rare limited edition stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with certificate and presentation box, numbered 213 of a limited edition of 1,000 pieces
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- Since 2005, only one vintage Mare Nostrum prototype has surfaced in the market, now residing in the Richemont Museo Panerai Collection. It wasn't until 50 years later that Officine Panerai revived the Mare Nostrum with the Pre-Vendôme ref. 5218-301/A, drawing inspiration from archival photographs honoring the original model.
- In 2017, Panerai introduced the latest member of the Mare Nostrum family: the ref. PAM00716. Produced in a limited edition of 1,000 pieces, it closely resembles its sibling, the ref. 5218-301A, but features a more manageable 42 mm stainless steel case. With its striking ocean blue dial and robust design, this watch offers a comfortable wear compared to the 52 mm prototype. On the heart of the watch, it is powered by the Caliber OP XXXIII, based on the ETA 2801 movement, paired with a Dubois-Depraz chronograph module and boasting a 42-hour power reserve.
- This timepiece, numbered 247, is preserved in excellent overall condition with only minimal wrist time. Highly collectible and rare, it comes complete with its warranty and presentation box.
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.