Panerai watches capture the class and taste of a high class watch and are keenly priced. Giovanni Panerai commenced a family watch company in 1860 located in Florence on the Ponte alle Grazie. This continued until the 1890's where by Giovanni's grandchild Guido Panerai, took control of the family business. At that point Guido started to specialize in high precision mechanisms which eventually lead him to become the official provider to the Royal Italian Navy.
Around the turn of the century Guido moves the shop to Piazza San Giovanni in Florence. This is the current situation of the Panerai boutique cared for in the 30's by Guido's grand-daughter Maria. Guido's grandson continued to develop Panerai watches, taking over the business and developing other innovative tools for the Italian Navy like underwater torches, wrist compasses, depth gauges, and diverse other underwater instruments. These inventions lead directly to the creation of famous Radomir and Luminor series watches by Panerai Watches.
There are plenty of different components to the Panerai watches that should be of note. Many come with Sapphire crystal above the face. Many models come showing the date in various forms. Some of the more common styles for the date display are magnified. Some of the higher end models display the remaining power reserve and models are manual wind while other models are automatic. Many styles sport the patented crown guard and standard screw back case. Thanks to the historic ties with the Navy many Panerai watches have a high underwater resistance. Many are rated to be waterproof to 300 meters (1000ft).
Panerai watches generally come in a trendy wooden box complete along with manuals, tools, and alternative black rubber wristband.
Panerai watches make a great addition to any collectors watch set. With a solid foundational history, precision parts, and fashionable appeal, Panerai watches are a classy solution which embodies style and affordability.
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