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Luminor Panerai Vintage

Panerai Luminor Dealer Fixture Wall Clock, Swiss Made Promotional Display- Works
Panerai Luminor Dealer Fixture Wall Clock, Swiss Made Promotional Display- Works

Panerai Luminor Dealer Fixture Wall Clock, Swiss Made Promotional Display- Works

By Panerai

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Panerai Luminor Dealer Fixture Wall Clock, Swiss Made Promotional Display—Working Italy / Switzerland, Late 20th–Early 21st Century Dimensions: 12" diameter × 2" deep This authent...

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20th Century Swiss Modern Luminor Panerai Vintage

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1970's Corum Vintage Classic Mens Automatic Luxury Watch - Stainless Steel
1970's Corum Vintage Classic Mens Automatic Luxury Watch - Stainless Steel

1970's Corum Vintage Classic Mens Automatic Luxury Watch - Stainless Steel

By Corum

Located in Suwanee, GA

The same movement architecture was trusted by prestigious houses such as Vacheron Constantin, IWC, and Panerai in watches commanding far higher prices, precisely because it offered c...

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1970s Swiss Luminor Panerai Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Panerai Luminor Marina Pam00003
Panerai Luminor Marina Pam00003

Panerai Luminor Marina Pam00003

By Panerai

Located in London, GB

🔥 Panerai Luminor Marina PAM00003 – Limited Edition White Dial No. 525/1500 Box + 2 Straps A standout piece in Panerai’s early post-Vendôme production, the PAM00003 Luminor Marina...

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1990s British Luminor Panerai Vintage

Materials

Steel

Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor GMT Dual-Time Zone Wristwatch
Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor GMT Dual-Time Zone Wristwatch

Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor GMT Dual-Time Zone Wristwatch

By Panerai

Located in San Francisco, CA

Panerai stainless steel Luminor GMT Ocean Chronometer automatic dual-time zone wristwatch, 49.5mm diameter case including crown, on a 9.5" leather adjustable bracelet.

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20th Century Swiss Luminor Panerai Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor Flyback GMT Automatic Wristwatch, 1950
Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor Flyback GMT Automatic Wristwatch, 1950

Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor Flyback GMT Automatic Wristwatch, 1950

By Panerai

Located in Dallas, TX

Panerai Luminor GMT 1950 Men's Stainless Steel Watch PAM 212 (PAM00212) - Automatic winding chronograph with flyback function.

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20th Century Swiss Luminor Panerai Vintage

Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor Flyback GMT Automatic Wristwatch, 1950
Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor Flyback GMT Automatic Wristwatch, 1950

Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor Flyback GMT Automatic Wristwatch, 1950

By Panerai

Located in Dallas, TX

Panerai Luminor GMT 1950 Men's Stainless Steel Watch PAM 212 (PAM00212) - Automatic winding chronograph with flyback function.

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20th Century Swiss Luminor Panerai Vintage

Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor Marina Automatic 40mm Blue Dial Wristwatch
Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor Marina Automatic 40mm Blue Dial Wristwatch

Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor Marina Automatic 40mm Blue Dial Wristwatch

By Panerai

Located in Miami, FL

This collectible watch is in very good condition. Movement: Swiss made Mechanical Automatic (Powered by wrist motion). ETA/VALJOUX Cal. 7750 2* jewels Swiss Automatic. Panerai Cal...

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1980s Swiss Luminor Panerai Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panerai 18K Rose Gold Luminor Marina 42mm PAM 393 Mens Watch
Panerai 18K Rose Gold Luminor Marina 42mm PAM 393 Mens Watch

Panerai 18K Rose Gold Luminor Marina 42mm PAM 393 Mens Watch

By Panerai

Located in New York, NY

There are some but not many watches that are as instantly recognizable as a Panerai with its cushion case. On this PAM 393, the brushed and polished case measures 42mm across, featur...

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20th Century Swiss Modern Luminor Panerai Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Panerai Ladies Stainless Steel Luminor Marina 8 Days PAM 590 Wristwatch

Panerai Ladies Stainless Steel Luminor Marina 8 Days PAM 590 Wristwatch

By Panerai

Located in Dallas, TX

Manual winding with 8-day power reserve. Polished steel case (44mm diameter). Black dial with luminous-style stick markers and Arabic numerals. Panerai strap band and stainless steel...

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20th Century Swiss Luminor Panerai Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panerai Luminor Base 8 Days 44 Stainless Steel Manual Winding Ref: PAM 00560
Panerai Luminor Base 8 Days 44 Stainless Steel Manual Winding Ref: PAM 00560

Panerai Luminor Base 8 Days 44 Stainless Steel Manual Winding Ref: PAM 00560

By Panerai

Located in București, București

With its striking 44mm polished stainless steel case, the watch boasts the signature Luminor design, characterized by the iconic crown guard, a hallmark of Panerai's heritage.

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1990s Romanian Luminor Panerai Vintage

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Panerai Luminor 1950 8 Days GMT Men's 18 Karat Rose Gold Watch PAM 289
Panerai Luminor 1950 8 Days GMT Men's 18 Karat Rose Gold Watch PAM 289

Panerai Luminor 1950 8 Days GMT Men's 18 Karat Rose Gold Watch PAM 289

By Panerai

Located in Dallas, TX

Panerai Luminor 1950 8 Days GMT Men's 18k Rose Gold Watch PAM 289 - Manual winding. 18k rose gold case with exposition back (44mm diameter).

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Mid-20th Century Luminor Panerai Vintage

Materials

Rose Gold

Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor Flyback GMT Automatic Wristwatch, 1950
Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor Flyback GMT Automatic Wristwatch, 1950

Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor Flyback GMT Automatic Wristwatch, 1950

By Panerai

Located in Dallas, TX

Panerai Luminor GMT 1950 Men's Stainless Steel Watch PAM 212 (PAM00212) - Automatic winding chronograph with flyback function.

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20th Century Swiss Luminor Panerai Vintage

Panerai Luminor PAM00029, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
Panerai Luminor PAM00029, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

Panerai Luminor PAM00029, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Panerai

Located in Miami, FL

Panerai Luminor Reference #: PAM00029. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 44 MM.

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1990s Swiss Contemporary Luminor Panerai Vintage

Panerai Luminor PAM00023, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
Panerai Luminor PAM00023, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

Panerai Luminor PAM00023, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Panerai

Located in Miami, FL

Panerai Luminor Reference #: PAM00023. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 44 MM.

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1990s Swiss Contemporary Luminor Panerai Vintage

Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor Slytech Daylight Mechanical Wristwatch
Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor Slytech Daylight Mechanical Wristwatch

Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor Slytech Daylight Mechanical Wristwatch

By Panerai

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name Panerai Style Number 5218-207A Also Called 5218, 5218 207A, 5218 207 A Series "Pre Vendome" Luminor Daylight Slytech Gender Men's Case Material Stainle...

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20th Century Swiss Luminor Panerai Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor GMT Wristwatch PAM 23
Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor GMT Wristwatch PAM 23

Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor GMT Wristwatch PAM 23

By Panerai

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand: Panerai Style Number: PAM 23 Circa: 1998 Series: Luminor GMT (Contemporary Series), A Series Case Material: High Polish Stainless Steel Dial Color: Black with Applie...

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1990s Swiss Luminor Panerai Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor GMT PAM 29a Wristwatch
Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor GMT PAM 29a Wristwatch

Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor GMT PAM 29a Wristwatch

By Panerai

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Luminor Ref. PAM 29a GMT "Tuxedo", first edition Case screwed case, stainless steel, d=44mm Movement caliber 2893-2, automatic, chronometer, 24-hour-indicator, date, secon...

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1990s Swiss Luminor Panerai Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panerai Luminor Marina PAM00048 Stainless Steel Automatic Mens Watch
Panerai Luminor Marina PAM00048 Stainless Steel Automatic Mens Watch

Panerai Luminor Marina PAM00048 Stainless Steel Automatic Mens Watch

By Panerai

Located in Miami, FL

Panerai Luminor Marina PAM00048 Stainless Steel Automatic Mens Watch 40MM

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1990s Swiss Contemporary Luminor Panerai Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

PANERAI Stainless Steel PAM 002 A-Series Luminor Wristwatch
PANERAI Stainless Steel PAM 002 A-Series Luminor Wristwatch

PANERAI Stainless Steel PAM 002 A-Series Luminor Wristwatch

By Panerai

Located in Los Angeles, CA

BRAND NAME: Panerai STYLE NUMBER: PAM00002 ALSO CALLED: PAM002, PANERAI 002 SERIES: Luminor Base (A-Serial from 1998!)

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1990s Swiss Luminor Panerai Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panerai Stainless Steel PAM 159 Luminor Marina GMT Wristwath
Panerai Stainless Steel PAM 159 Luminor Marina GMT Wristwath

Panerai Stainless Steel PAM 159 Luminor Marina GMT Wristwath

By Panerai

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name: Panerai Style Number: PAM 159 Also Called: PAM 00159 Series: Luminor Marina GMT Gender: Men's Case Material: Stainless Steel Dial Color: Black Movement: Automatic ...

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20th Century Swiss Luminor Panerai Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panerai Titanium PAM 052 Luminor Chronograph 40mm Special Edition Wristwatch
Panerai Titanium PAM 052 Luminor Chronograph 40mm Special Edition Wristwatch

Panerai Titanium PAM 052 Luminor Chronograph 40mm Special Edition Wristwatch

By Panerai

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name: Panerai Style Number: PAM 052 Series: Luminor Chronograph Gender: Men's Case Material: Titanium Dial Color: Black with Silvered Subdials ("Panda" Dial) Movement: Au...

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20th Century Swiss Luminor Panerai Vintage

Panerai Stainless Steel PAM 0028 PVD Luminor Power Reserve Automatic Wristwatch
Panerai Stainless Steel PAM 0028 PVD Luminor Power Reserve Automatic Wristwatch

Panerai Stainless Steel PAM 0028 PVD Luminor Power Reserve Automatic Wristwatch

By Panerai

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name: Panerai Style Number: PAM00028 Also Called: PAM 28 B Series (1999 Edition) Series: Luminor Marina Power Reserve Gender: Men's Case Material: PVD Dial Color: Black H...

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1990s Swiss Luminor Panerai Vintage

Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor Marina PAM 001 A-Series Wristwatch circa 1998
Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor Marina PAM 001 A-Series Wristwatch circa 1998

Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor Marina PAM 001 A-Series Wristwatch circa 1998

By Panerai

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand: Panerai Style Number: PAM 001, A-Series Series: Luminor Marina Case Material: Stainless Steel Dial Color: Black Movement: Caliber OP II, Manual-Wind Crystal Material: Sa...

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1990s Swiss Luminor Panerai Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panerai Luminor PAM0372 in Stainless Steel with a Black dial 46mm N/A watch
Panerai Luminor PAM0372 in Stainless Steel with a Black dial 46mm N/A watch

Panerai Luminor PAM0372 in Stainless Steel with a Black dial 46mm N/A watch

By Panerai

Located in Surfside, FL

Panerai Luminor 1950 in stainless steel on leather strap with a Panerai stainless steel tang buckle.

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20th Century Luminor Panerai Vintage

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Panerai Luminor Submersible PAM24 Men's Watch A Series
Panerai Luminor Submersible PAM24 Men's Watch A Series

Panerai Luminor Submersible PAM24 Men's Watch A Series

By Panerai

Located in New York, NY

Panerai Luminor Submersible PAM24 Mens Watch. 44mm stainless steel case with unidirectional bezel.

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1990s Luminor Panerai Vintage

Panerai Titanium PAM 25A Luminor Submersible 44mm Wristwatch
Panerai Titanium PAM 25A Luminor Submersible 44mm Wristwatch

Panerai Titanium PAM 25A Luminor Submersible 44mm Wristwatch

By Panerai

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name: Panerai Style Number: PAM00025 A Also Called PAM 25 Series: Luminor Submersible Gender: Men's Case Material: Titanium Dial Color: Black Hobnail/Clou de Paris with ...

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1990s Swiss Luminor Panerai Vintage

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By Chanel

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Patek Philippe Ultra Thin, 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's

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By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3571-1 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Width...

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1980s Swiss Modern Luminor Panerai Vintage

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By Rolex

Located in Scotts Valley, CA

Details: Beautiful Art Deco period solid gold Rolex Prince watch from 1938. The Prince style watch is distinguished by the second dial which displays the seconds hand. This watch has...

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1930s Swiss Art Deco Luminor Panerai Vintage

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Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

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Baume & Mercier Ladies Yellow Gold Manual Wristwatch

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By Baume & Mercier

Located in Darnestown, MD

Baume & Mercier ladies gold watch with Roman numerals. The oval face is painted to simulate green agate. It measures 13/16" x 15/16". The stem is sapphire. The watch has a mechanica...

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1970s Swiss Luminor Panerai Vintage

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18k Gold

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Lord Elgin Yellow Gold-Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch 1950's Original Dial

By Lord Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Shockmaster / Lord Elgin METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter...

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1950s American Art Deco Luminor Panerai Vintage

Materials

Gold-filled

Patek Philippe 3322 Ladies Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
Patek Philippe 3322 Ladies Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch

Patek Philippe 3322 Ladies Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Patek Philippe Reference 3322 Wrist Watch. 16 x 20 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case with hand Texturing, 20 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind Nickle lever movement, Patek Ph...

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1970s Swiss Luminor Panerai Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet 18Kt Solid Gold & Diamond Bezel Turler Ladies Watch circa 1970's
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Audemars Piguet 18Kt Solid Gold & Diamond Bezel Turler Ladies Watch circa 1970's

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Audemars Piguet STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 21mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manu...

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1970s Swiss Luminor Panerai Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

CARTIER LANIER Ladies 18K White Gold & Factory Diamond Watch
CARTIER LANIER Ladies 18K White Gold & Factory Diamond Watch

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By Cartier

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

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2010s Swiss Luminor Panerai Vintage

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White Gold

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By Breitling

Located in Suwanee, GA

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Late 20th Century Swiss Luminor Panerai Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Retro Vintage 2 Tone & 2 Dial Zenith Pilot Watch Circa 1950s Black Lather Strap
Retro Vintage 2 Tone & 2 Dial Zenith Pilot Watch Circa 1950s Black Lather Strap

Retro Vintage 2 Tone & 2 Dial Zenith Pilot Watch Circa 1950s Black Lather Strap

By Zenith

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 2 Tone & 2 Dial Zenith Pilot Watch Circa 1950s, New Black Lather Strap Recognized and respected in today's watch market. Unlike their modern models, vintage Zenith watches ...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Luminor Panerai Vintage

Vintage Buccellati Anthochron Dahlia Diamond Cuff Watch
Vintage Buccellati Anthochron Dahlia Diamond Cuff Watch

Vintage Buccellati Anthochron Dahlia Diamond Cuff Watch

By Buccellati

Located in Miami, FL

An extraordinary expression of Italian artistry, this Buccellati Anthochron “Dahlia” cuff bracelet-watch showcases the house’s signature hand-engraved gold and floral-inspired design...

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1970s Italian Luminor Panerai Vintage

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By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Late 19th Century Luminor Panerai Vintage

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum, Enamel

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Located in Suwanee, GA

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1980s Swiss Luminor Panerai Vintage

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Metal

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Vintage 18ct Gold Diamond Stud Earrings

Vintage 18ct Gold Diamond Stud Earrings

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Diamond Stud Earrings 18ct Yellow & White Gold Beautiful Little Rub Over Set Diamond Stud Earrings. Set with Old European Cut Diamonds from an Old Antique Brooch. Total...

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Late 20th Century English Luminor Panerai Vintage

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1918 Longines Tiffany & Co. Caliber 13.33 Mens World War I Military Chronograph
1918 Longines Tiffany & Co. Caliber 13.33 Mens World War I Military Chronograph

1918 Longines Tiffany & Co. Caliber 13.33 Mens World War I Military Chronograph

By Longines

Located in Suwanee, GA

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Located in New York, NY

Elegant Art Deco period diamond, platinum and 18K yellow gold reticulated locket pendant Early 20th Century A superb early Art Deco period locket of very fine, complex workmanship. B...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Luminor Panerai Vintage

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Panerai for sale on 1stDibs

The luxury Italian watchmaker Panerai began as a humble watch retail and repair facility opened by Giovanni Panerai (1825–97) in Florence in 1860. By the early 20th century, it had established itself as a major supplier of seaworthy timepieces for the Royal Italian Navy — its Radiomir collection, named for the radium-based paint that was patented by Panerai in 1916 and used on its luminous dials, was especially popular for underwater military missions. Panerai watches are visually distinctive, and the brand's statement-making oversize models are a big hit with today's collectors. 

In 1936, the first Radiomir watch powered by Rolex movements was presented to the Royal Italian Navy’s First Submarine Group Command; this design would go on to become one of the brand’s most iconic models with its luminescent numbers and large cushion-shaped steel case. (Panerai’s name, which is well-known to contemporary watch enthusiasts, is now essentially synonymous with behemoths up to 50mm.) Since then, the brand has introduced numerous models inspired by the ocean to meet the Navy's utility needs.

The Mare Nostrum model, which debuted in 1943, was a two-counter chronograph designed for deck officers. The self-illuminating tritium-based material Luminor was patented in 1949 and replaced the radium-backed Radiomir. The Luminor watches of the mid-century era, which also owed to military contracts, featured an innovative crown-protecting bridge. This is now one of Panerai’s oft-heralded design details.

In 1993, Panerai introduced its watches to civilian buyers. That year, the three designs that debuted to the general public — the Luminor, the Luminor Marina and the Mare Nostrum — saw Panerai effectively reimagining its historical models for the luxury market.

The company, which was acquired by the Richemont Group in 1997, continues to innovate, celebrating its 70th anniversary with a water-resistant diving watch with a luminescent dial inspired by French free-diver Guillaume Néry.

Today, Panerai is on the cutting edge of watch sustainability, with the Panerai Ecologico initiative including the almost entirely recycled Submersible eLAB-ID watch and a series of Luminor Marina models composed of a recycled-based steel alloy. Panerai manufactures its high-end, hand-wound watch calibers in a Swiss facility that opened in 2002, combining Swiss technology with its core elements of Italian design and a long, storied connection to the sea.

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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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