The history of this Panerai Luminor Marina
The House of Officine Panerai traces its roots to the deep underwater expanses and tactical missions of the Italian military navy. Created to meet the extreme demands of combat divers, the Luminor collection is distinguished by a major innovation patented in the mid-1950s. This was the famous lever crown-protector bridge, originally designed to compress the water-resistance gasket and withstand prolonged immersion while avoiding the premature wear associated with manual winding at the time. This Panerai Luminor Marina PAM00104 perpetuates this heritage with an assertive presence. It responds to the need for a robust timepiece that is instantly legible and has an undeniable visual identity. The integration of the date under an inverted cyclops magnifier testifies to a subtle evolution towards everyday use without sacrificing anything of its original DNA.
Case, calibre and bracelet of this Luminor Marina
Cut from a block of stainless steel, the cushion-shaped case imposes a diameter of 44 mm that immediately establishes its authority on the wrist. The fully polished finish contrasts beautifully with the brushed steel crown-protector bridge. Beneath the thick corundum sapphire crystal, the matt black dial is adorned with large Arabic numerals and luminescent hour-markers, making it extremely easy to read in the dark. The small seconds sweep across the sub-dial at 9 o'clock, while the date is clearly visible at 3 o'clock. The entire timepiece is powered by the OP III calibre self-winding mechanical movement with chronometer certification, beating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and offering a power reserve of 42 hours. This timepiece attaches to the wrist thanks to its robust black rubber strap with the Manufacture's logo, secured by a steel folding clasp, while offering the option of donning its elegant additional alligator leather strap.
Why this Panerai watch
Acquiring this reference on the second-hand market represents a great opportunity for purists of the Florentine firm. As the reference is no longer in production, it embodies a fascinating transition between the crude military tool and contemporary haute horlogerie. The aesthetic balance of its dial with its painted relief hour-markers, coupled with the proven reliability of its calibre, makes it a safe bet for lovers of divers with character. It is a versatile watch, capable of moving from a demanding nautical environment to a formal setting thanks to its ingenious bracelet system, thus offering 2 distinct styles in a single watch.
Delivered contents and condition
The experience of acquiring this timepiece is complete as it comes with its imposing pearwood case, over-box, booklets, precision watchmaking tool as well as its original warranty card dated 2011 and official chronometry certificate. Carefully preserved, this pre-owned watch is in remarkable aesthetic condition. It has just been meticulously repolished according to the rules of the art to revive the original shine of its steel, resulting in an overall excellent condition that will delight collectors looking for a beautiful piece ready to be worn.
Guarantee and delivery
The Swiss Collector guarantees the authenticity of this timepiece with a 24-month guarantee. We accept returns within 10 days according to our conditions. As Switzerland's leading second-hand retailer with the largest network of boutiques, we offer online booking for on-site fitting and collection or fully secure international shipping.
* Very good condition - watch already worn and polished. Slight signs of external wear. Case and bracelet in excellent condition overall.
