Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 Amagnetic PAM00389 – Full set, Polished

In 1860, Officine Panerai started life as a watchmaker’s shop where the brand’s founder, Giovani Panerai, would also sell maritime equipment. In the early 1900s, Panerai became the official supplier for the Italian Frogmen, who famously used the brand’s watches – partially designed and produced by Rolex SA – to time and synchronize attacks and, occasionally, mount torpedoes that they would steer to bring down docked enemy ships. A dependable and legible underwater instrument was an absolute must for the Frogmen, and that’s exactly what Panerai provided. The brand also supplied the Royal Italian Navy with all manner of technical equipment and precision instruments, thus further cementing its place in history.
Since Panerai tends to follow a similar design language for all of its watches, the watch on offer here – the Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 ref. PAM00389 – strongly resembles its iconic predecessors. The recognizable 1950 cushion-shaped case and palpable crown guard are both considered defining staples of Panerai design and it’s not at all hard to see why they’re so beloved by enthusiasts. In addition to letting the world know that you’re wearing a Panerai, they give the watch an empowering weight and dispel any doubts anyone might harbor regarding its tool-like applications. The sleek matt-black rotating bezel complements the finely-brushed case and emphasizes the military aesthetic of the piece. Thanks to the brand’s patented luminescent material, Radiomir, the minimalist dial is legible in all conditions and settings. Back when Panerai watches used to be produced by Rolex, the only part that was made by Panerai was the characteristic dial – a testament to its outstanding qualities. The Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 ref. PAM00389 is powered by the in-house caliber P.9000, which sports 28 jewels and boasts a whopping 72 hours of power reserve. Our offering is in excellent condition, just polished by our master watchmaker and comes in a full set of boxes and papers, and is equipped with its original rubber strap. Ticking perfectly. The watch is covered by 1 year of limited warranty.