Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT Automatic ref. PAM01320 – Very fresh, T-Serial

In 1860, Officine Panerai started life as a watchmaker’s shop, which, somewhat unusually, also sold maritime equipment. Decades later, at the turn of the 20th century, the brand became the official supplier of the Italian Frogmen, who famously wore their watches – developed in collaboration with Rolex SA – while riding atop torpedos aimed at docked enemy ships. They would then attach limpet mines to those ships and try to 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 of its watches, the watch on offer here – the Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT – is strongly reminiscent of its historical predecessors. This particular model bears an even stronger resemblance to the watches of the Frogmen, however, thanks to its brushed, retro-inspired case, polished bezel, and sandwich dial. The latter is adorned with slender hands and hour markers and features a GMT indicator at 9 o’clock and a stealthy date display at 3 o’clock. Whereas most modern Panerais have a rather brutalist appearance, the 3 Days GMT wears almost like a dress piece in comparison, striking the perfect balance between rugged individualism and dapper style.
The movement inside, the in-house Panerai cal. P.9011 GMT, boasts a 72-hour power reserve and operates at 28,800 bph.
Our offering is in very good condition and is outfitted with its original brown OEM strap. Somewhat regrettably, it comes without any of its original boxes and papers. Ticking per specs.

Covered by a limited warranty of 1 year.