A watch deserving our attention and interest is the new Officine Panerai Luminor 1950 10 Days Watch, a watch that definitely presents an alternative to those watches regarded only as wrist accessories, this one being equipped with extremely useful functions. But, before we can talk about its technical performance, a few words are required in order to present its design.

        The design of the new Officine Panerai Luminor 1950 10 Days Watch is quite appealing and features a case measuring 44 mm in diameter made of a combination of brushed steel and ceramics. The case is surrounded by a brushed steel bezel or if chosen by the customer, the other version featuring black ceramic. The distinctive protective device of the crown is also present, covering the crown at the 3 o’clock position. This system of protection of the movement was patented by Officine Panerai in 1956.

        The dial features the traditional functions of showing the hour, minute and second, along with a second time zone function, making of the watch the perfect instrument for travelers and business men. The second time-zone is shown in a sub-dial located at 9 o’clock, while the power reserve function is indicated above 6 o’clock, with the specification of 10 days. At three o’clock we can find the date function, every detailing on this watch being luminescent coated and contrasting the black ceramic dial. The three Arabic numerals provide a touch of elegant simplicity and add a contemporary appearance to the design of the watch.

        The new Officine Panerai Luminor 1950 10 Days Watch comes equipped with an automatic mechanical movement defined as the Panerai Calibre P.2003, esclusively made by Panerai to fit this amazing timepiece. This movement supports the following functions: traditional functions of showing the hour, minute and second, a second time zone, 24 h indicator, a power reserve display and a second reset, not to mention its ability to resist 100 meters deep diving and a 240 hour of power resistance.

        The strap accompanying this new Officine Panerai Luminor 1950 10 DaysWatch is made of alligator leather and is available either on black or on dark brown. The strap offers a classy and sophisticated design to the watch, making it equal of its technical excellence.

Panerai Luminor 1950 10 Days GMT Pictures Gallery

        The case of the new Radomir Watch measures 45 mm in diameter and approaches the same classic look, with its roundly-shaped figure and the simple design features of its dial. The case is crafted from polished steel or 18 karats pink gold, each version matching its bezel, made as well from the same materials, either brushed stainless steel or pink gold. The crown is located traditionally on the lateral side of the case at three o’clock, the designers choosing to maintain the original design of the watch, without equipping it with the patented protecting system for the crown.

        The model Radomir Pam 00210 has a very discreet dial, the only functions it displays are the minute and hour functions. The detailing from the watch is luminescent coated to provide the best legibility at night, or in dark spaces when diving.

        The true star-element at the new Radomir PAM 00210 is its technical movement, which although it provides only the traditional functions of hours and minutes, it is highly accurate and very reliable in terms of its resistance. The Panerai OP x Calibre equipping this timepiece guarantees a power reserve of 56 hours, along with 100 meters water resistance. The case is constructed as to offer the best protection of the movement and so the designers have chosen to use a shock absorption system for this watch, and have also chosen the thickest sapphire crystal to cover both the dial and the case back, 1.9 mm thick.

        This Radomir PAM 00210 Watch by Officine Panerai is included in the ”Historic” Collection and celebrates the watches manufactures in 1997, under the name of Radomir, a Collection measuring only 60 timepieces.

        The strap of the new Officine Panerai Radomir PAM Watch is made of leather and is equipped with a folding clasp made of either steel or 18 carats pink gold. Each version matches perfectly the materials of the case, so the design is quite harmonious.

        Officine Panerai has designed collections and collections of watches, but the Radomir Collection still has its well-deserved place both in the heart of the brand and in the hearts of Officine Panerai’s customers worldwide.

Panerai Radiomir PAM 00210 Pictures Gallery

        Included in the Contemporary Collection of Officine Panerai, Luminor Chrono Daylight Watch, with its two models referred to as PAM 00250 and PAM 00251, is an extremely accurate timepiece that presents some of the most attractive features in terms of design.

        The case of these models measures 44 mm in diameter and it’s crafted from brushed stainless steel. The case is equipped with the Officine Panerai patented device for protecting the crown and is also accompanied on its right lateral side by two pushers to adjust the settings of the chronograph. The bezel is engraved with a tachymeter scale, making of this watch the perfect diving instrument for those preoccupied with such sports. Although the case back and case top are made of sapphire crystal, the mechanism is more than safe when diving, due to its case construction and to its shock absorption system.

        The Officine Panerai Luminor Chrono Daylight Watch embraces a contemporary and trendy design, being characterized by sporty lines and masculine features. The difference between Officine Panerai Luminor Chrono Daylight PAM 00250 and Officine Panerai Luminor Chrono Daylight PAM 00251 is reflected in the color of the dial, the first model has a black dial, while the latter a white dial. Both dials feature the same functions : traditional functions of hour, minute and second, a tachymeter scale, a date window between 4 and 5 o’clock, flyback chronograph with two counters shown in the two sub-dials located at 3 o’clock and respectively, 6 o’clock and another sub-dial for the seconds. The dial presents only one over-sized Arabic numeral, at 12 o’clock and also an inscription with the name of the watch: Luminor Panerai Daylight.

        The movement equipping the new Officine Panerai Luminor Chrono Daylight Watch is C.O.S.C. certified and was exclusively developed by Officine Panerai in its ateliers from Switzerland. Defined as the Panerai OP XII Caliber, this movement provides 46 hours of power resistance and 100 meters water resistance.

        The smartly chosen strap of this fine-looking Officine Panerai Luminor Chrono Daylight Watch is made of alligator leather and is hand-sewn with white thread, for a more sporty- modern appearance. The model PAM 00251 has a dark-brown strap matching its ivory dial, while the PAM 00250 a black leather strap, matching the black dial.

Panerai Luminor Chrono Daylight Pictures Gallery

         The Panerai Luminor 1950 8 Days Chrono Monopulsante GMT has an auxiliary property of being wound this giving the watch a supplementary power reserve that can last up to 8 days. Moreover, this watch has other important functions such as: linear indication of the amount of running time remaining; a second time zone with day/ night indication; a device for zeroing the seconds hand so that the watch is able to be accurately synchronized and last but not least a single button chronograph with column wheel and friction clutch.

         The movement has 321 component parts. The power reserved which remains is displayed by an indicator which moves horizontally across a little window placed above 6 o` clock and it is suitably calibrated 0 to 8. What is different at this watch is the way the counter moves: it doesn`t move slowly and continuously , but instantaneously , clicking from one position to the next on the 60th second of each minute.

         The caliber of the Panerai Luminor 1950 8 Days Chrono Monopulsante GMT has a balance wheel that oscillates at about 28,800 alternations per hour, fitted with a regulation screw. The watch has 29 jewels and is fitted with the device for zeroing the seconds. In this way, when the winding crown is pulled out, the small seconds hand returns straightaway to zero and stops and it doesn`t start moving again until the crown has been returned to its normal position, so enabling the watch to be synchronized to the exact second.

         Furthermore the second time zone is displayed by a second central hand with an arrow point. This one rotates once at every 12 hours. You are able to see that through a little window located in the small seconds dial at 9 o` clock. When it is entirely white the hour indicated is during the day and when it is totally black it is night; when the black starts to give way to a little of the white, you are able to see that the Sun is rising.

         The dial of the Panerai Luminor 1950 8 Days Chrono Monopulsante GMT utilizes the traditional sandwich construction- it consists of two plates superimposed above each other. In this way it can be view during the night. The watch`s case has a black alligator strap.

Panerai Luminor 1950 8 Days Chrono Monopulsante GMT Pictures Gallery

         Furthermore, Ferrari continued to manufacture watches which are well- known all over the world.

         “Ferrari Engineered by Officine Panerai”, an iconic Officine Panerai watch collection, has been connected by a new bounded edition timepiece-the Panerai for Ferrari California Flyback Chronograph. The timepiece has marked the launch of the Ferrari California.

         The two-counter chronograph has a 45 mm cushion-shaped case forged in brushed stainless steel with nicely complimentary smoothed elements on the tote and case corners. The push pieces and winding crown feature a machined knurled cover , with Ferrari`s Prancing Horse emblem posed on the winding crown.

         The black dial of this beautiful watch has white and “Ferrari Red” accents, like the area between 12 and 3 o` clock where exists a red semi-circular sweep encouraged by the tachometer instrumentation inside the Ferrari car.

         The Ferrari “California” brand emblem is located on the dial just above the six o` clock mark. The dial is bastioned by a convex sapphire crystal and the Penerai Watch gives 100- meter water- resistance.

         The Penerai Watch inspired by Ferrari California features a self- winding mechanical movement, with a frequency of 28,000 beats per hour that assures timing accuracy to the nearest 1 per 8th of a second. The Penerai Watch also features a flyback function, which makes possible the utilization a single push of the button for stopping, resetting and restarting the chronograph function of the watch. The movement of the watch has a scratch rotor that displays the “Cavallino Rampante” Ferrari company emblem. The Penerai Watch is beautifully complimented by the well padded white stitched alligator strap.

        Last but not least, the most important thing is to be know is that the watch has a limited edition production of 400 pieces.

Penerai Watch inspired by Ferrari California Pictures Gallery

        Having a special style, the watches which belong to Scuderia collection intelligibly attests Italian know- how technological skills and inventive draw close towards watch- making. Meanwhile, watches created by Officine Panerai rapidly became part of the equipment used by underwater divers. Nowadays Panerai watches, representing reliability and accuracy , are real icons of sports watch- making.

        Both reputable companies overlap the genius of Italian with the creativity. The mixture between their remarkable skills gave birth to the Ferrari engineered by Officine Panerai watches. Panerai`s specialists conducted a profound study of the legendary cars, the culture and the traditions of the celebrated car producer.

        The new Panerai Ferrari Scuderia Chronograph 40 mm watch is supplied with automatic winding. Its precision is assured bu a chronometer certificate issued by C.O.S.C. The timepiece has 100- meter water- resistance. The Ferrari Scuderia Chronograph has been sheltered in a relatively small case (only 40 mm in diameter) to provide comfortable wearing for every wrist, even female one. To introduce the basic design of the new Ferrari watch, the brand has conducted a special ergonomic research.

        The Panerai Ferrari Scuderia Chronograph watch has the squares rounded corners case crafted in steel and brushed edges. Moreover, you are able to see screw- down chronograph push- pieces and winding crown embellished with the Ferrari logo and rims with square- grid pattern. The black dial of the Ferrari Panerai watch show the yellow Ferrari shield at 12 o ` clock , 60- minute scale, and the tachymeter scale on the flange. The small continual seconds dial is placed at 3 o ` clock , while the minute counter is placed at 9 o` clock. Maintaining the colors of the Ferrari, the watch has the small seconds and minute counter hands colored in yellow.

        The Panerai Ferrari Scuderia Chronograph watch has in the heart an automatic caliber OP XXIII at frequency of 28,800 alternations per hour. The mechanism comprises 37 jewels and gives an advantage of 42- hour power reserve. The automatic caliber is embellished by Cotes de Geneve decoration and the blued screws. The rotor of the movement is engraved with the Prancing Horse.

        The Panerai Ferrari Scuderia Chronograph can be easily recognized by its black leather strap with the contrasting white sewing, meanwhile its inner part is of yellow alligator with yellow sewing. All in all the brushed finish together with all these luxury touches make the watch a worthy investment.

Panerai Ferrari Scuderia Chronograph Pictures Gallery

    It was an ambitious project from the Officine engineers because it was not just a simple problem to reproduce some details on the current models, or to change the logo that was found on the standard glass. It al begins with a very complete study program to analyze the cars and the tradition from all over the victories that the cars encountered, a study of one of the famous cars in the world.

    The materials and the interior designs but also the engines designs together with the aerodynamics and aggressive lines from the body of the Ferrari cars, created by the manufacturers Touring and Scaglietti, where the inspiration source for the design of the new watches that begins from zero. Those watches are profoundly change in comparation with previous designs form the Officine Panerai but still respect the strong character of the company.

    But Panarai encountered a great success and with this special edition that brings new designs for 2008 just the same like the Maranello model are the Panarai Chronograph Pink Gold 45 millimeters that came only in 50 pieces that almost duplicates the 12 cylinders engine that was created by Enzo Ferrari.

    A history soul, that in those times, for a model that doesn’t have all the characteristics of rehabilitation, toughness and resistance of a modern watch, that includes a water resistance module to 100 meters.

    The square case with round corners has a diagonally of 45 millimeters and has for designs, aerodynamic lines that bring back the memories of many taken curves from almost every period in the existence of Ferrari. To bring a special look at the end of the project the design is polished.

    There are two chronograph pieces that we can push and a crown as their “home”, and so given we can say that all of the elements are screwed to make the operation more easy, a model took from the details of the Ferrari cars.

    The crown has another special characteristic: it can be closed with a locker that looks like a sword so the symbol of Ferrari can always remain in the vertical positioned. The front side is graved with sapphire crystal that is hold down by 12 screws that are made from titanium.

Pictures with Panerai Ferrari Chronograph