Panerai's Sensation: Luminor Marina Militare

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What about Luminor's History?

The brand's fans could not take their eyes away from the timepiece, launched, by the way, in the limited number of just 1950 pieces.

If you have studied the history of Panerai, you are probably aware that back in the 1950s Luminor Marina Militare was initially produced for the Italian Military Marines as a “left-handed” variant of Panerai's highly confidential instrument watch. Since then the watch became one of the most desirable timepieces among collectors world-wide. Nowadays, this matchless watch is presented among other exclusive exhibits in the Panerai museum. It should be mentioned that in 2002 Panerai launched another Luminor watch model that greatly resembled the original timepieces as for the form and sizes.

Luminor of 2002 stirred the world of watch-making with its case featuring 44mm in diameter. The watch, bearing such a legendary name, was the one that resulted in spreading of the new fashion trend in watch-making. Panerai contributed to the changes of attitudes towards big-sized watches, having increased the diameter of its watches from 40 to 44mm. More than three years have passed since the introduction of the Luminor watch, and still it is one of the most successful timepieces in the eyes and hearts of Panerai's collectors and lovers.

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Luminor's Development

How was the special watch being developed? For a few reasons the brand's watchmakers were not sure as for the watch’s 47mm diameter - a noteworthy ”XXL” size. It was counted that the new Luminor's retail price would reach 7,200 euros and if to consider the timepiece's unconventional size, the watchmakers were afraid that to sell this watch, even such a famous one, would not be the easiest task. Still, they met the challenge and as the time proved they were absolutely right - the innovative timepiece met a really prominent success.

The brand faced one more difficulty while developing the timepiece. In fact, as the company's CEO, Angelo Bonati, said, there was no light way to award the timepiece with “Marina Militare” appellation. It is just natural as the Italian Military Marine makes no concessions about the use of its prominent name. The Panerai's management was able to get the privilege due to the strong link between the brand and the Military Italian Marine that existed since 1914. up to this time, Panerai has been allowed to use Marina Militare appellation just twice - in 1998 and 2000.

Luminor's Characteristics

The timepiece awarded such a special name should no doubt feature the most special characteristics. How can we distinguish a Panerai watch even if we see it at a distance? The answer is quite simple - pay attention to its well-known patented winding crown protection, called “déclic” release mechanism placed at the left of the latest Luminor. This detail has guaranteed the watchРІР‚в„ўs water resistance since the day of its invention in 1942.

One more Luminor Marina Militare's distinctive feature is represented by the famous “sandwich” dial that is responsible for the watch's outstanding legibility whenever a watch's owner needs it. Panerai's watchmakers made use of "Super Luminova," an exclusively developed luminous material applied on a disk under the main dial. It allows to be sure of the timepiece's exceptional visibility during night-time. Not so many watch brands are able to be proud of the same feature.

As for the watch's movement, the brand's watchmakers supplied the watch with the Panerai Caliber OP XI and provided a power reserve of 56 hours, not to mention a perfect chronometric reliability.

The timepiece is available with two bracelets - a black alligator one with white stitches, and another one in burgundy leather.

The Luminor 1950 Marina Militare is sure to win your heart just form the first glance. If you want to become a lucky Panerai's Luminor watch owner, remember about the alternative of purchasing a qualitative Panerai replica watch offered by our on-line replica watches store.

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