Panerai
Luminor Firenze 1860
PAM00009
Movement:
Manual
Size:
44mm
Dial:
Black
Bracelet Material:
Rubber
Case Material:
PVD-Coated Stainless Steel
Year:
2000
Condition:
Excellent
Inclusion:
Box and Papers
In 1998, Panerai released a special edition of its famed Luminor dive watch where its cushion-shaped steel case was coated in black PVD coating. This example featured is part of a limited release of only 1500 pieces and was only in production for a single year.
Founded in 1860 by Italian watchmaker, Giovanni Panerai in Florence, Italy, the brand known as Officine Panerai was primarily established to provide mechanical precision instruments to the Italian Ministry of Defense. In 1943, the brand introduced the Radiomir, a watch with a safety level and bridge mechanism allowing the watch to be winded while under water. The brand regained prominence in 1997, when it became a subsidiary of the Vendôme Luxury Group, a subsidiary of the Swiss conglomerate Richemont. As a market leader in producing large sized men’s wristwatches, the brand has been seen on the wrist of prominent athletes and celebrities, developing a cult-like following among watch enthusiasts that are collectively known as the Paneristis.
