So you’re an amid watch collector, or even more so – you’re a Paneristi? Either way, you are about to read through 5 of the best Panerai watches which you can buy, and enjoy wearing. Being apart of the watch community, you might have heard of the term “Paneristi”, however if you haven’t we’ll briefly mention it now. It’s a community based around the brand “Panerai”, which I’m sure you’ve heard of, and it consists of collectors, enthusiasts and everyday people just like you and I, in which support and grow as one. If you want to find out more about what it feels like to be a “Paneristi”? Then read more here.
We’re going to go into detail about each of the Panerai watches, and discuss the backstory, the features and the specifications they all hold. So, take a read through, and see which Panerai watch you’d most like to add to your collection, we have chosen ours… and it’s the “Panerai Submersible Automatic”.
What are the best Panerai watches to buy in 2021?
1. PANERAI SUBMERSIBLE AUTOMATIC
2. PANERAI RADIOMIR CALIFORNIA HAND-WOUND
3. PANERAI LUMINOR BLU MARE HAND-WOUND
4. PANERAI LUMINOR MARINA HAND-WOUND
5. PANERAI LUMINOR DUE GMT POWER RESERVE
1. PANERAI SUBMERSIBLE AUTOMATIC
A little bit about the watch:
What a timepiece this is! Driven by precision, engineered with reliability and durability in mind, all whilst being a spectacular watch to look at. We often say there’s more than meets the eye, when we look at watches, because there’s so many features etc. which are yet to be discovered. However, this watch tells the story right from the offset. It’s robust structure tells you that it holds some incredible resistance functionalities, and the date window and seconds sub-dial highlights that there’s a great movement held inside.
The bezel on this Panerai Submersible, is modelled after the styles worn by Egyptian commandos in the ’50s, which is crafted with one thing in mind… performance. And that performance comes from the titanium which is used, withstanding all environments available to you. Not only that, this Panerai Submersible comes equipped with a 300m water resistant depth, perfect for amid divers – and for the gentleman who enjoys an adventure.
What movement does the Panerai Submersible Automatic have?
The movement found within this watch, is one crafted in Panerai’s top-flight facility in Neuchâtel in Switzerland’s horological heartland, the Jura mountains. It’s a Swiss-made calibre P.9010 automatic movement, which has a diameter of 37.80mm and a thickness of 6mm, as well as holding 200 components and 31 jewels. The movement has a running frequency of 28,800 Vph as well as a truly impressive 3-day power reserve – so you can explore, travel and do almost anything without the worry of winding your watch.
What features does this Panerai Submersible Automatic watch have?
Case material – Titanium case
Movement type – Swiss-made calibre P.9010 automatic movement
Water resistant depth – 300m (30 bar)
Strap material – Pin buckle-fastening black rubber strap
Power reserve – Three-day power reserve
Case diameter – 47mm
Case thickness – 16.8mm
Lug width – 27mm
Reference number – PAM01305
2. PANERAI RADIOMIR CALIFORNIA HAND-WOUND
A little bit about the watch:
As you can see, the approach taken on this “Radiomir California”, is quite the unique one. It holds a simplistic dial and it also doesn’t feature the classic crown style in which Panerai watches notably use. This watch actually takes inspiration from the first ever ‘California’ version of the military diving watches they produced, which were introduced in 1944.
As we mentioned above, the dial is a lot more simplistic than we’re used to seeing, but that doesn’t take away from the fact, that it still looks bloody good. The Italian house increased the luminosity within the dial, so it can actually be used in complete darkness. Another thing to note, which I think some of you might have missed, is the combination of Arabic and Roman numerals.
What movement does the Panerai Radiomir California Hand-Wound have?
This Panerai watch comes equipped with a Panerai-manufactured calibre P.3000 hand-wound movement, which has a diameter of 36.60mm, and a thickness of 5.3mm, as well as 21 jewels and 160 components. Not only does the movement hold functionality in the form of the three-day power reserve, but it also displays precision in the form of the running frequency of 21,600 Vph.
What features does this Panerai Radiomir California Hand-Wound watch have?
Case material – Stainless steel case
Movement type – Panerai-manufactured calibre P.3000 hand-wound movement
Water resistant depth – 100m (10 bar)
Strap material – Pin buckle-fastening dark-brown Scamosciato calf leather strap
Power reserve – Three-day power reserve
Case diameter – 47mm
Case thickness – 15.97mm
Lug width – 27mm
Reference number – PAM00424
3. PANERAI LUMINOR BLU MARE HAND-WOUND
A little bit about the watch:
The “Luminor” watch dates right back to the 1950s, however as some of you may know – the watch didn’t actually become available to the public until the early 1990s. As it was solely being used for the Royal Italian Navy up to that point. Which again, highlights that quality in which is present throughout. If the Navy are using it, it’s got to be equipped with some incredible features right? Yes… yes it does.
The luxurious blue allows for that elegance to prevail, but it doesn’t outshine the functionalities in which this Panerai Luminor holds. Such as the 100m water resistant depth, Stainless steel case, and the incredible movement found inside. Talking of the movement, let’s go into detail about some of the features it has.
What movement does the Panerai Luminor Blu Mare Hand-Wound have?
The Swiss-made calibre P.6000 hand-wound movement found within this “Luminor Blu Mare” is quite the fit. It has a diameter of 34.9mm and a thickness of 4.5mm, as well as holding 19 jewels and 110 components throughout. The movement itself was actually made to replace the Unitas 6497 movement used in the entry-level models.
Are you the adventurous type, who’s always on the go? Well, that’s perfect, because the “P.6000” is equipped with an impressive three-day power reserve, so you can explore and travel until your heart is content, without having to wind your watch on the go. Last but not least is the running frequency of 21,600 Vph.
What features does this Panerai Luminor Blu Mare Hand-Wound watch have?
Case material – Stainless steel case
Movement type – Swiss-made calibre P.6000 hand-wound movement
Water resistant depth – 100m
Strap material – Pin buckle-fastening blue leather strap (Calf)
Power reserve – 3-day power reserve
Case diameter – 44mm
Case thickness – 13mm
Lug width – 24mm
Reference number – PAM1085
4. PANERAI LUMINOR MARINA HAND-WOUND
A little bit about the watch:
Panerai holds some incredible deep and rich history which includes, keeping time on the WWII missions of Italian frogmen, with the modern and cutting edge Swiss engineering they retain. Inspired not only by the sea, but also a historic and well-known timepiece that has a pronounced rounding on the cusps of the case band.
This watch not only looks great, but it also features some incredible functionalities, including the Swiss-made calibre P.3001 hand-wound movement, the 100m water resistant depth, along with the small seconds sundial and reverse-side power reserve indicator. All of which bring an element of importance and allow for the combination of everything to seamlessly blend together.
What movement does the Panerai Luminor Marina Hand-Wound have?
This Panerai Luminor Marina comes equipped with a Swiss-made calibre P.3001 hand-wound movement, which has a diameter of 36.60mm and a thickness of 6.3mm. Not only that, but it also comes with 21 jewels and 207 components. Additionally, this movement holds an impressive 3-day power reserve, and a running frequency of 21,600 Vph.
What features does this Panerai Luminor Marina Hand-Wound watch have?
Case material – Stainless steel case
Movement type – Swiss-made calibre P.3001 hand-wound movement
Water resistant depth – 100m (10 bar)
Strap material – Pin buckle-fastening light-brown leather strap Calf)
Power reserve – 3-day power reserve
Case diameter – 47mm
Case thickness – 17.3mm
Lug width – 27mm
Reference number – PAM00422
5. PANERAI LUMINOR DUE GMT POWER RESERVE
A little bit about the watch:
This ‘Due’ version has taken a refined tweaking on the design approach, from the diving watches the brand originally made for the Italian Navy. This watch features a sleek stainless steel case, along with a anthracite sandwich dial, which holds some incredible functions. That being the two economically designed indicators which highlights the remaining power reserve and a second time-zone – perfect for the travelling man.
The case thickness (13.4mm) is a lot slimmer than previous models we have previously mentioned, which in some cases can be a positive, as it’s quite nice to admire the sleek curves and edges the timepiece has. Another thing to note, is the 300m water resistant depth, which if you combine with the 3-day power reserve and two time-zone element, it makes for the perfect exploration watch.
What movement does the Panerai Luminor Due GMT Power Reserve have?
This Panerai Luminor Due GMT Power Reserve comes equipped with a Swiss-made calibre P.4002 automatic GMT movement – which has a diameter of 37.80mm and a thickness of 4.8mm. It also holds 31 jewels and an impressive 288 components.
Something special about this movement, is the fact that, it’s developed from the automatic P.4000 movement, which both share the off-centred oscillating weight which rotates in both directions. Last but not least is the 3-day power reserve, and the running frequency of 28,800 Vph.
What features does this Panerai Luminor Due GMT Power Reserve watch have?
Case material – Stainless steel
Movement type – Swiss-made calibre P.4002 automatic GMT movement
Water resistant depth – 300m (30 bar)
Strap material – Pin buckle-fastening brown alligator strap
Power reserve – 3-day power reserve
Case diameter – 45mm
Case thickness – 13.4mm
Lug width – 24mm
Reference number – PAM00944
