Luminor Marina 40mm
Ref. PAM01084
The entry point to Panerai at 40mm. Proves that Panerai isn't just for big wrists — the proportions are refined.
Specifications
About Panerai
The Italian Diver
Officine Panerai began as a watchmaking school and shop in Florence before a classified military contract changed everything. The Italian Navy commissioned Panerai to build luminous underwater instruments, resulting in dive watches with bold cushion cases, minimal dials, and extraordinary legibility. The brand remained a military secret until the 1990s, when Sylvester Stallone discovered vintage Panerai pieces and helped introduce them to collectors. Richemont acquired Panerai in 1997 and turned the military heritage into a luxury brand. The result: watches with unmistakable identity at 44-47mm that command fierce loyalty from a collector community known as 'Paneristi.' Few brands inspire such dedicated following.
Supplied luminous dive instruments to Italian Navy frogmen (WWII era). Radiomir and Luminor cases designed for underwater legibility. Declassified and commercialized in 1993.
Pre-Vendome and early Richemont-era Panerai references (especially PAM000 and limited editions) have appreciated well. The brand's strong community support provides secondary market liquidity.
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