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Panerai Luminor Marina 44 Carbotech ref. PAM01661 – Full set, 2021, Superb condition
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 is strongly reminiscent of its historical predecessors. However, despite this resemblance, the PAM01661 is a thoroughly contemporary – if not futuristic – timepiece. The unmistakable Luminor case is fashioned out of Panerai’s proprietary material, Carbotech, which is just as technologically impressive as it is visually striking. This cutting-edge black substance is made by layering carbon fibers in alternating directions and then subjecting them to mindbogglingly high pressures and temperatures, mirroring the natural processes through which diamonds are formed in the Earth’s upper mantle. The result is a nearly indestructible weave that can withstand blows from any angle, masterfully dispersing the energy from the impact through its molecular structure.
As for the dial, it follows Panerai’s “sandwich” architecture and is adorned with blue Arabic numeral indices and sword hands, which further contribute to the 01661’s futuristic aesthetic. As per usual, the small-seconds display is located at 9 o’clock, and a stealthy date display is peering out from the 3 o’clock position.
The movement tucked safely behind the solid caseback – the in-house caliber P.9010 – features a Glacydur Balance, boasts a 72-hour power reserve, and operates at 28,800 bph.
Our offering is in superb near mint condition, comes in a full set of boxes and papers, and is outfitted with its original strap.
Covered by manufacturers international warranty (started in 08.2021).
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At ChronoTimepieces we offer a wide selection of Certified Pre-Owned watches that are sure to impress. Our team of expert watchmakers and technicians have taken great care to ensure that each watch in our selection is in excellent condition, and are ready to be worn and enjoyed for many years to come.
All of our Certified Pre-Owned watches have been carefully inspected, serviced, and refurbished to ensure that they meet the highest standards of quality and functionality. We take pride in offering only the best Pre-Owned watches, and have a passion for helping our customers find the perfect timepiece to suit their needs and preferences.
Our Certified Pre-Owned watches offer a number of benefits over new watches. They are often less expensive than new watches, and may offer a more unique or hard-to-find style. Additionally, because they have been inspected, serviced if needed and taken care of, they are in excellent condition and have already undergone any necessary repairs or maintenance.
In addition to our commitment to quality, we also offer a 1-year Warranty on all of our Certified Pre-Owned watches. This gives you peace of mind and confidence in your purchase, knowing that if any issues arise within the first year after purchase, we will be happy to repair or replace the watch at no additional cost to you.
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Every watch undergoes a thorough inspection process to ensure that it is in fully-authentic condition, both externally and internally. This includes checking all components for authenticity and functionality, as well as servicing and testing where needed.
All of our modern watches are carefully inspected and serviced where needed to ensure that they are in excellent condition and ready to be worn and enjoyed for many years to come. We only source our from reputable dealers, private sellers and manufacturers and we take great care to ensure that they are authentic, with non-questinable origins and have not been tampered with in any way.
For our vintage watches, we go above and beyond to ensure that they are in excellent condition and have not been tampered with over the years. We check each vintage watch against our database of original examples to ensure that no components have been replaced or tampered with, and we try our best to only use OEM parts for servicing.
We understand that many vintage watches sold online have been re-dialed, overpolished, or have movement parts with questionable origins, so we are committed to upholding the highest standards of authenticity and quality in our vintage watches. If there are any exceptions to this, we will always disclose them in the descriptive text for the respective timepiece.
In addition to our commitment to authenticity, we also offer a 1-year warranty on all of our watches. This gives you peace of mind and confidence in your purchase, knowing that if any issues arise within the first year after purchase, we will be happy to repair or replace the watch.
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