It is generally believed that no more than two or three copies of the panerai mare nostrum were created and, until recently, only a few photos of the watch were available. Discover a large selection of panerai mare nostrum steel watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Its great to see that the historic design of the mare nostrum chronograph from the 1940s will be carried into the future of the brand with this new release at the 2015 sihh. Apr 01, 2018 the panerai mare nostrum acciaio has a stainless steel case surrounding a blue dial on a blue alligator strap with a stainless steel tang buckle. The mare nostrum was the first chronograph in the history of officine panerai. The auction hammer panerai mare nostrum monochrome. And during the second world war, panerai developed its first. Panerai luminor 1950 gmt 10days boutique edition auto steel mens watch pam 689. However, if you are more onpoint with the history of panerai than that of the world, youll. May 27, 2017 as is panerai fashion, the watch is released as a special edition. The authors and passionate collectors of these fascinating watches, ralf ehlers and volker wiegmann, reveal the results of their many years of research.
Nov 30, 2018 other important reissues included the mare nostrum, a 99piece edition of a watch that panerai had designed for deck officers of the navy in 1942. Jun 06, 2017 panerais mare nostrum stands aside from the main collection with only the typography of the dial sharing an identity with the luminor and radiomir designs that you normally associate with the. For the mare nostrum the adventure stopped after these 398 watches. Panerai 2010 pam300 mare nostrum 52mm the original mare nostrum is one of panerai s most rare watches. Giovanni panerai 18251897 founded officine panerai in florence, italy in 1860. Officine panerai presents the prototype of a model specifically designed for deck officers.
Although the remake is not as big as the original one, the one offered for auction by christies can for sure be called exciting, bold, unique and rare. Unfortunately however there are no traces of this model in existence to prove the history books right or wrong. A mare nostrum story from before the days of the vendome group when thinking of panerai, ones mind immediately turns to the familiar luminor and radiomir, but cast your line just a bit further into the murky waters of the past and you may come across a model a little more unexpected. Mare nostrum is a roman term for the mediterranean sea. When i wrote this story, i was completely overwhelmed with trying to put together many of the mysterious panerai history puzzle pieces. The term mare nostrum, latin for our sea is the term used by the romans to refer to the mediterranean sea, in particular the naval battles fought in the waters. Browse our excellent selection of 100% authentic panerai watches.
The dial includes panerai s signature sandwich structure and is a small occupied by the brands standards, using a date and magnifier at 3 oclock, an 8 days print in 6 oclock that proudly proclaims the movements outstandingly long power book, and a small sub seconds dial at 9 oclock. The original prototype s went missing and the only available evidence of its existence was a photographic plate from the 1950s which shows the mare nostrum in a three quarter view. The complete history of panerai watches the loupe, truefacet. You could be forgiven for thinking the watch im holding right now is a fake. The new mare nostrum titanio is a special edition with only 150 units. Mar 22, 2020 33 vintage panerai watches, history, instruments and straps of the 1930s1940s. The panerai mare nostrum chronograph makes a comeback, and it. The mare nostrum watch of 1943 was designed for naval deck.
Jun 16, 2016 the mare nostrum chronograph is an exceptionally rare and mysterious watch within the vintage panerai family. Panerai decides to call the big watch mare nostrum translates our sea in latin which is a well known phrase used by the ancient romans for naming the mediterranean sea. The auction hammer panerai mare nostrum monochrome watches. The mare nostrum is not quite like any other panerai. Thats because it is the third iteration of the mare nostrum, dating back to the early days of panerai. Panerai watches from 1936 to 1997 and panerai in florence.
Jan 21, 2015 however, according to the history books there was a timepiece named mare nostrum created by guido panerai in 1942 that could be considered the first chronograph to house that name. Discover a large selection of panerai mare nostrum watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. As late as 2003 it was still possible to find a new in box prevendome mare nostrum at the bottega darte panerai boutique in firenze. Officine panerai reserves the right to amend at any time the information concerning models and their characteristics, in addition to any other information present in this site. Panerai mare nostrum steel all prices for panerai mare. Unfollow mare nostrum to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The mare nostrum chronograph is an exceptionally rare and mysterious watch within the vintage panerai family. Get the best deals on panerai mens wristwatches when you shop the largest online selection at. Vintage panerai and other iconic timepieces under the. It contains information on such interesting models as. A mare nostrum story from before the days of the vendome. Officine panerai is now releasing the new mare nostrum acciaio 42mm pam716, a 1,000piece limited edition which is directly inspired to that 1993 reedition maintaining the same features and. A panerai model discontinued everest horology products.
Unofortunately both the mare nostrum and the whole slytech range have gone the way of the dodo, so i can hardly recommend that anybody goes out to their local authorized. This term also sounds like rarity and exclusive model in panerai collectors minds. This book documents, in detail and with numerous images, 33 vintage panerai watches from the 1930s to 1940s. It is a homage to the 1993 version, with a steel case with a 42 mm diameter and a blue dial. Panerai mare nostrum all prices for panerai mare nostrum. Although the remake is not as big as the original one, the one offered for auction by christies can for. Panerai products are made and marketed from a historical perspective, so lets take a look at the history of the panerai mare nostrum as its quite a unique panerai model. Preowned panerai mare nostrum acciaio limited edition pam. Officine panerai is a luxury italian watch manufacturer, and a wholly owned subsidiary of compagnie financiere richemont s. Officine panerai mare nostrum acciaio 42mm pam716 time.
The development of the mare nostrum fell into the same period in which the characteristic panerai crown feature was introduced. Panerai book is the best historical and photographic contribution to real knowledge of panerairolex and panerai watches from the period 19361997. Under the top layer of the box is a large book in italian about the minisub pilots. Inspired by the legendary panerai mare nostrum, the first chronograph produced by the brand in the 1940s or 1950s for the italian navy, comes the new panerai mare nostrum pam 716 with a stainless steel case measuring 42 mm in diameter and powered by a noninhouse calibre.
Vintage panerai s are already exciting, big, bold, unique and rare. This year, the brand decided to resurrect the mare nostrum for its third iteration. If you are a panerai lover, you probably recognize this watch. The panerai historic watches feauture the trapezoidal pin buckle. Panerais mare nostrum stands aside from the main collection with only the typography of the dial sharing an identity with the luminor and radiomir designs. If thats too high a price but you still fancy the idea of having a mare nostrum on your wrist, there is a potentially less expensive way of doing so. Buy panerai mare nostrum acciaio chronograph blue dial mens watch pam00716 and other wrist watches at. The mare nostrum prototype vintage panerai and other iconic. The mare nostrum prototype vintage panerai and other. Vintage panerai and other iconic timepieces under the loupe at perezcope indepth research on vintage panerai and rolex watches of reference 1665, 2533, 3646, 6152, 6154, 61521, gpf 256 with rolex 618, angelus 240 and montilier 663 movements built from 1936 to 1965. Panerai has built its modern collections almost entirely on the narrative of its 20thcentury history. Officine panerai indeed presented a collection of three series of limited edition watches.
Hence the countless variations on the radiomir and luminor models, the use of vintage designs and fauxpatina coloration, and the arrival of the watch well be covering today. After all, it says panerai on it, yet looks nothing like the radiomir or luminor shapes. Additionally, the brand reinforced its marine history, forming partnerships with the sailing world and becoming immensely involved with the worlds classic yacht regattas. The first chronograph made by officine panerai dates back to 1943, the year in which the prototype of the mare nostrum was presented to the deck officers of the italian navy. For 2017, this model returns in a faithful but again rare tribute version, the panerai mare nostrum 42mm pam00716. The mare nostrum which did not look like your typical panerai watch drew its inspiration from the historic models that were created for the second world war commandos. The mare nostrum was the first chronograph ever produced by panerai, first created in 1943 for the italian navy. Based on this idea and on the few documentation available at that time, panerai made a first reedition of the mare nostrum chronograph in.
However, according to the history books there was a timepiece named mare nostrum created by guido panerai in 1942 that could be considered the first chronograph to house that name. The recent history of officine panerai is exceptional. Amongst them the mare nostrum is perhaps the most mystical, since it was panerai s only vintage chronograph. As related in giampiero negrettis excellent book on panerais history, pocket. Unofortunately both the mare nostrum and the whole slytech range have gone. Unfortunately however there are no traces of this model in existence to prove the history books. Panerai produces thousands of watches, but the mare nostrum was the first chronograph ever to be created by the. The two panerai watches it named in honour of the luminescent materials that made them glow in the dark radiomir and luminor are still the only two models the brand produces today, excepting the occasional reedition of the mare nostrum, legiziano and some collectors pocket watches. Panerai returns once more to what they call our sea. Jun 27, 2017 the panerai mare nostrum acciaio pam00716. Before change a buckle ensure to know the correct width of the strap at the buckle attachment taper. Panerai mens luxury watches are the perfect mix between italian design and swiss technology at the service of the passion for the sea. The history of the panerai mare nostrum qp magazine. Officine panerai has a tremendous amount of history to lean upon when creating its annual novelties.
On chrono24 youll find prices for 35 panerai mare nostrum watches and can then buy one of the luxury watches at a bargain price. Jun 11, 2017 panerai has built its modern collections almost entirely on the narrative of its 20thcentury history. Shop for a panerai watch from and enjoy 5star customer service, free shipping to the united states and discounted prices. It is thought that only two or three of these watches were ever made, and all that remains of them are some photographs and a single example discovered in 2005. History of the panerai mare nostrum collection, from 1943 to 2017 the 1943 prototype back in 1943, officine panerai created a few prototypes of a chronograph made for deck officers of the royal italian navy. History of panerai the creation of an italian masterpiece. The new panerai mare nostrum chronograph pam716 watch with images, price, background. The original prototype s went missing and the only available evidence of its existence was a photographic plate from the 1950s which shows the mare nostrum. Panerai watches have different tapers, depending from the models and the case size. Panerai mare nostrum chronograph pam716 watch returns. Vintage panerais are already exciting, big, bold, unique and rare. This set contains panerai watches from 1936 to 1997 by mario paci and panerai in florence. At this time, they introduce 3 limited edition watches to the public, the luminor, the luminor marina, and the mare nostrum.
The mare nostrum was the first chronograph model created by panerai for the italian royal navy. Design studies for an aborted chronograph project, the 1943 mare nostrum, helped to set the stage for the brands eventual civilian debut. Amongst them the mare nostrum is perhaps the most mystical, since it was panerais only vintage chronograph. Panerai 2010 pam300 mare nostrum 52mm the original mare nostrum is one of panerai. This year their dream came true as panerai presented the 2010 special edition pam300 at the geneva sihh. The panerai mare nostrum chronograph pam716 pam00716 is a surprise, mid2017 release from officine panerai that actually harkens back to not only its prerichemont days, but also to the brands first chronograph, produced during.
Panerai, an italian story limited edition collectors book. Prices for panerai mare nostrum watches prices for mare. Panerai collectors have been longing for a reedition of the panerai mare nostrum for years. Introducing panerai mare nostrum 42mm pam00716 specs. Panerai replica archives best place to buy swiss replica. A special thank you to publisher flammarion for its kind permission to use pictures contained in the book panerai by. It is an elegant and prestigious document which simply cannot be absent from the bookshelf of any collector.
Officine panerai designs, manufactures and markets watches through authorized dealers and companyowned stores worldwide. The database classification of more than 380 vintage panerai watches in existence today. Its only in 1993 that panerai will be launched to the public. Years after the first watch, panerai releases several reissue versions of mare nostrum before going under vendome groups management. Vintage panerai a look into our book the references.
I originally published this panerai history story on jakes rolex world, years ago in 2008, and i wanted to add it to jakes panerai worldwhere it ideally belongs. Vintage panerai watches from 1930s to 1940s, featuring references 2533, 3646, the mare nostrum chronograph and compasses. Other important reissues included the mare nostrum, a 99piece edition of a watch that panerai had designed for deck officers of the navy in 1942. Available on modern panerai watches, made for the public since 1993, the crownprotecting device carries the panerai dna from the past into the future. Get the best deals on panerai watch movements when you shop the largest online selection at. Aug 30, 2017 the panerai mare nostrum chronograph makes a comeback, and its bolder than ever the new mare nostrum acciaio pam 716 stays faithful to the original chronograph, but is more wristfriendly with its 42mm steel case. Mare nostrum latin, our sea was a roman name for the mediterranean sea. Radiomir, luminor, mare nostrum, and the 6152 with the rolex dial. This long experience lives on today in the wide range of panerai chronographs, all with designs inspired by the models created in the 1930s and 1940s and enhanced by. Even if has the dial and the crown rolex, panerai publish its image both on the books pag. Indeed, back in the early days of the florentine manufacture, a chronograph had been created, one that is so rare that it became a legend. As is panerai fashion, the watch is released as a special edition.
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