Panerai Radiomir Black Seal 45 ref. PAM00287 – 2007, Full set, Polished per OEM Specs

In 1860, Officine Panerai started life as a watchmaker’s shop, which, rather unusually, also sold maritime equipment. Decades later, in the early 1900s, the brand became the official supplier for the Italian Frogmen, who famously wore their watches – designed in collaboration with Rolex SA – while piloting so-called human torpedos towards docked enemy ships. They would then attach limpet mines to said ships and, hopefully, make it back in time to avoid the explosions that followed. As you can imagine, a legible and dependable timekeeping device was an absolute must for these specialized soldiers, so that’s exactly what Panerai provided. The brand also supplied the Royal Italian Navy with a wide array of technical equipment and precision instruments, which further cemented its place in horological history.
Since Panerai tends to follow a similar design language for all its watches, the watch on offer here – the PAM00287 Black Seal – is strongly reminiscent of its historical predecessors. This particular model bears an even stronger resemblance to those of the Frogmen, however, thanks to its sweeping, retro-inspired case and minimalist dial. The latter is adorned with slender hands and hour markers, which retain the legibility the brand is known for but lend the watch a classier bearing. Whereas most modern Panerais have a tool-like, utilitarian appearance, the Seal wears almost like a dress piece in comparison. It sports a flat sapphire crystal that, together with the loop-style lugs, gives it a more elegant silhouette.
Inside, protected by the stamped caseback, the manually-wound in-house cal. OP III is ticking confidently.
Our offering is in excellent condition, comes in a full set of boxes and papers, and is outfitted with its OEM strap.

The watch is covered by 1 year of limited warranty from ChronoTimepieces.