Panerai

Panerai is an Italian brand of luxury watches started in 1860 by Giovanni Panerai. At one time, they became the official supplier to the Royal Italian Navy. Panerai is famous for the Radiomir and Luminor watches. In 1995, Sylvester Stallone purchased a few Panerai watches with his signature "Slytech" on the back case, which helped Panerai to gain popularity with the public. Each year, Panerai designs special edition watches. Watch makers online may try to sell replica Panerai watches as these special edition models. Check for authenticity before you purchase any Panerai watch online so you don't get a replica Panerai. There are some consumers, however, that are looking for Panerai replica watches if they can't afford a genuine Panerai watch.

Panerai straps are very versatile and there is a specific strap for any of your needs. You have your choice of leather, alligator, rubber, Velcro or metal straps with adjustable buckles and tongue buckles. Their straps are made for durability and appearance whether they're for diving, sports or dress. Coramid, their exclusive metal bracelet is completely water resistant. When you purchase your Panerai watch, you can interchange straps and bracelets. A visit to the Officine Panerai homepage will allow you to view all the Officine Panerai watches and accessories. Some people purchase a genuine Panerai watchstrap to wear with their Panerai replica watch. They believe this will make others believe they have a genuine Panerai.

The Panerai Luminor GMT is one of their most popular models with a three-part case, an antireflective 2mm thick sapphire crystal and steel bezel. It features a hand wound mechanical movement with 21 jewels and an operating frequency of 28,800 vibrations/hour. The black luminous dial has Arabic numerals at 6 o'clock and 12 o'clock, small seconds at 9 and date at 3. The leather strap has a personalized steel buckle and is interchangeable with the additional rubber band that is included. The Panerai Luminor 1950 Regatta Rattrapante, an automatic wind watch will be a limited edition of 500 and is available this spring. This is a gorgeous watch and will be available any place that has Panerai watches for sale. As may be guessed by the name, the Panerai Ferrari is a result of the collaboration between Ferrari and Panerai and is, needless to say, very popular with racers.

The Panerai Luminor Marina Militare is a re-edition of a model made in the 1940s with the crown at 9 o'clock and a small second counter at 3 o'clock. Made in 2005, this watch was part of a limited edition of 1000 pieces. If you like to purchase Swiss watches, Panerai will have a watch for you and will be sold by many Swiss watch dealers.