Simply said: this gent’s Panerai Luminor Marina Automatic 40mm is a flawless creation. Fashioned with the signature design of the 1940’s original Luminor look, this large size Panerai PAM00049 sports a sturdy 40 mm round case with fixed bezel that is made from a single block of the premium grade AISI 316L stainless steel with a fine brushed and mirror-like finish. To further ensuring its durability, its front side is covered with the world class 3.5 mm thick sapphire crystal that is enhanced with anti-reflective coating to delivers a complete protection against nicks, scratches, and sunlight reflection.
Of course, you’ll also found that famous lever crown protection device which shields the winding crown and making it water-resistant at the right hand side. And speaking of water resistance, this timepiece boasts a capacity of 300 m water resistance that makes it suitable for swimming, snorkeling, and even diving. Meanwhile, the screwed-in stainless steel case back is solid, and engraved with several markings including the serial numbering.
Being a highly appreciated Swiss luxury mechanical timepiece, it is obvious that one of this contemporary Luminor Marina men’s watch most attractive feat is what lays beneath the case. Panerai PAM00049 houses the highly reliable movement which is developed by the watchmaker in accordance with the dictates of Swiss watchmaking tradition. It is the exclusive Panerai OP III calibre, a premium grade automatic mechanical self-winding movement that features 21 jewels bearings, capable of producing 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour, and provides around 42 hours of power reserve under full wind.
As it is tested and officially certified by the C.O.S.C., you can be sure that this Chronometer Panerai OP III caliber is one that you can always depend on in terms of accuracy as well as reliability. Its functions are two hands with small seconds at nine, and an automatic date at three, that all are sharply displayed by the minimalist White dial that features easily legible Black SuperLuminova coated hands and luminous dots over the Arabic numerals hour markers for an improved read-ability.
Completing its elegance with an appreciable comfort, this contemporary Panerai PAM00049 Luminor Marina Automatic 40 mm watch comes equipped with a luxurious Black alligator leather bracelet. Supple yet supportive enough to let the timepiece remains soundly on the wrist, this 22 mm wide bracelet is securely fasten with a deployment buckle clasp. The watch’s original suggested retail price is $7,300.00. For those who are into a classic yet fashion versatile minimalist timepiece, this mid-end luxury watch would surely fits the bill. Not to mention that aside of its sophisticated look, the watch is also superior in quality, reliable, and comfortable to wear. A worth treasured one, indeed.
Watch Specification
| Brand: | Panerai |
| Collection: | Luminor |
| Series: | Luminor Base |
| Model number: | PAM00049 Style: 00049. also referred as PAM 00049, PAM 49, PAM49, M00049 |
| Watch style: | Gent, Casual Dress, Classic |
| Display type: | Analog |
| Movement: | Swiss automatic Panerai OP III calibre. In house, built based on caliber Valjoux 7750-P1. Swiss made, automatic mechanical self-winding movement with PANERAI personalised oscillating weight, Glucydur® balance, and Incabloc® anti-shock device. 13¼ lignes. 21 jewels. 28,800 vph (4 Hz). provides ± 42 hours of power reserve. Chronometer certified by C.O.S.C. |
| Functions: | Hour, Minute, Small seconds, Date |
| Dial: | White SuperLuminova coated Black hands. Arabic hour markers with luminous dots over. Black printed markers around the outer rim. small seconds at 9. date display at 3 with magnifying glass over. |
| Window: | Sapphire Crystal 3.5 mm. scratch resistant, anti-reflective coated. |
| Case: | AISI 316L Stainless steel Round, Ø 40 mm. ± 14 mm thick. brushed and polished. |
| Bezel: | AISI 316L Stainless steel fixed bezel. polished. |
| Caseback: | Solid screwed-in stainless steel. engraved. |
| Crown: | Screw down crown Stainless steel. fluted. protected by trademarked lever mechanism. |
| Bracelet: | Genuine Alligator / Crocodile leather Black, tonal stitching. ± 22 mm wide. men’s standard length. |
| Clasp: | Depluyment buckle clasp |
| Notable Features: | Chronometer certified caliber Luminous hands and markers Original Luminor design |
| Water resistant: | 300 m (30 ATM / 1000 feet) suitable for swimming, snorkeling, skin diving, and diving. |
| Additional info: | Material AISI 316L 1.4435 stainless steel used in this Panerai PAM00049 40mm Luminor Marina Automatic watch is Officine Panerai’s material par excellence since it is highly resistant to corrosion and is hypoallergenic, making it ideal for contact with the skin. AISI 316L, a specification of the American Iron and Steel Institute, is an austenitic stainless steel alloy with a chromium content of 16–18%, 11–14% nickel and 2–3% molybdenum. |
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40mm Luminor Marina Automatic PAM 00049 review in this page is written by Rief at Sunday, March 17, 2013. The post is tagged as $5000 up to $10000, 300m, 40mm, analog, automatic, casual, men, mid end, on leather, panerai, round, small second, stainless steel, swiss automatic, two hands, watch.
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