A famous Italian manufacturer, Panerai, presented two new timepieces on the largest watch event in the world – the HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair.
The first one is Luminor 1950 Left-handed 8 Days Titanio PAM00368 wristwatch that combines the toughest materials with a highly advanced technology. It also comes in an extremely large case. This new timepiece is a part of the Panerai 2011 Special edition.
Panerai Special Edition 2011 Luminor 1950 Left-handed 8 Days Titanio 47mm Watch
Its case, made of brushed titanium, with the diameter of enormous 47 mm, incorporates a polished bezel made of the same material, as well as a crown with a protective device set on the left side and a single push button at the 2 o’clock position. This Luminor watch comes with a transparent case back, which allows you to look at the devoted movement at work. Embellished with 23 jewels, the hand-winding P.2002/9 movement provides an amazing power-reserve of 8 days. A power reserve indicator is set on the case back that is covered with a sapphire crystal, as well as the front side of the watch. Its case is constructed to resist deep diving and allows 100 meters (330 feet) of water resistance.
Panerai Special Edition 2011 Luminor 1950 Left-handed 8 Days Titanio 47mm Watch
A brown dial features luminous hands, bold Arabic numerals 3, 6, 9 and 12, polished hour indexes, as well as 60 seconds sub-dial situated at the 3 o’clock position. This novelty fromItaly is attached with a brown leather strap and a large-size brushed titanium buckle.
Panarei started to produce left-handed watches in the early 1940’s, to satisfy specific needs of Italian Navy commandos. Today, these watches are crafted for left-handers all over the world. Well, not for all, because Luminor 1950 Left-handed 8 Days Titanio watches are launched in the limited edition of only 1,000 pieces.
The second novelty from the Italian watchmaker is Luminor Composite 1950 3 Days watch. Its design is based on the brand’s authentic military style.
Panerai Special Edition 2011 Luminor Composite 1950 3 Days 47mm Watch
This new Luminor is equipped with the P.3000/1 hand-winding mechanical movement, built on 21 jewels. This reliable and accurate movement provides the regular functions of hour, minute and second, as well as the power reserve of 3 days. Its masculine case is crafted from brown Panerai composite and has 47 mm in diameter. The case comes with a patented winding crown quard and it is protected with an anti-reflective sapphire crystal. A brown dial includes Arabic numerals at the quarter hours, covered with luminous material, as well as the small seconds counter set at the 9 o’clock position. The hour and minute hands are also covered with the same ecru-colored luminous material that provides great readability. The front side of the watch, as well as its transparent case back are covered with sapphire crystals. Further, it is simply perfect for those who intend to swim and dive with their new timepiece, because it is water resistant up to 100 meters (330 feet).
Panerai Special Edition 2011 Luminor Composite 1950 3 Days 47mm Watch
This superb timepiece is available with a brown leather strap and a large-size Panerai composite buckle. They also come with a second interchangeable strap and a steel screwdriver. This great watch, with the referent number PAM00375, is produced in 3,000 copies.
I’m a big fan of Panerai. Both of this watches are great, but I will rather choose left-handed one (it is obvious why). Only problem with Panerai is their limited edition. For God sake – please start produce it for all watch lovers.
Someone might say that the main problem is affordability of these watches. In any case, these two Panerai are quite interesting.
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