9/01/2011

Replica Panerai Luminor Marina Swiss ETA 6497 Manual Winding Black Leather



Panerai feels just like a big ocean family to me. Its principle family members include Luminor Base, Luminor Chrono, Luminor GMT, Luminor Marina, Luminor Radiomir and Luminor Submersible. Each of them is inspired by the ocean and has bright brand style. Throughout Panerai replica watches, they all have the same basic features, which are cushion-shaped case and luminous marking. There is a fine distinction between different models of the same series, while, strap is the most worth seeing. In general, there are three main types of straps available in this brand; they are rubber, metal, nylon and leather. Which is the best? Let's compare their performance features below.

Metal strap: metal strap has become watch fans' first choice due to its firmness, durability, water resistance and unique metallic luster. It feels cool and smooth, which considerably fits for wearing in summer.
Leather strap: leather strap is comfortable and appropriate for wearing in winter. In consideration of its poor water resistance, you should pay more attention to it in a rainy day and protect it from sweat.

Nylon strap: nylon strap has excellent abrasive resistance, light weight and high elasticity.

Rubber strap: rubber strap not only can withstand the high and low temperature, but also has strong water resistance and corrosion resistance.

Through the introduction above, I trust that you can choose a suitable strap that meets your requirements. In addition to the choice of strap material, color selection should also not be neglected. Luckily, Panerai provides a broader range of strap color, which caters to the taste of different people. For me, I am especially in love with the black leather strap, because it always gives me a sense of mystery, elegance, fashion and deepness. At the mention of black leather strap, it suddenly called up my memory of one Panerai Luminor Marina replica watch. About half year ago, when I passed by a replica watch specialty store, I settled on this Panerai watch at the first sight among various styles of replica watches displayed in the showcase. Afterwards, I bought it at 335 dollars on a whim (an offering price which is far from the price I'm willing to accept, but never mind, I love it so much). What pushed me to buy was exactly its black leather strap, which differs widely from other models in design. Both sides of the strap have no any stitches, only the part of head and end has a few. That was why I found most intriguing. This simple and nostalgic strap always gives me unlimited reverie when I take it out to view every time. Its style ties in nicely with the ocean design concept of Panerai, as if I actually were inside the boundless ocean. This was done intentionally by designer. I do feel deeply a kind of spiritual pleasure and do believe that I make a good choice.

At last, have a look at the brief technical data of this replica Panerai Luminor Marina together.



NO.20110614-4
Model: Steel Case, Black Dial, Beige Markers, Small Seconds, Black Leather Strap
Movement: Swiss ETA 6497 Manual Winding Movement
Material: Solid 316 Stainless Steel and High Quality Genuine Leather
Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Scratch Durable Glass Face
Dimensions: 45 mm
Water-Resistant

8/31/2011

Ferrari California Chronograph Flyback by Panerai

Since British well-known radio host Chris Evans, spent more than ten million dollars won the bid of 1961 Ferrari 250 GTSWB California Spyder. And in 2009, Panerai watch design base on new Ferrari California cars. Equipped with OP XIX self-winding movemnet, use classic Ferrari red to decorate the dial, multi-level avant-garde dial, and high and low ranged hour-minute markers, it is very special, what's more it is the only one multi-level dial in all of the Panerai watches.


No.1 The Spirit of Ferrari

* Ferrari California Chronograph Flyback, global limited to 300 pieces(001/300)
* The special number adopted by limited edition Ferrari, most are granted for Ferrari original factory high-level or spokesman, Hard-won listed in No.1 in the limited edition, it cost a high price and spent a long time.
* In Europe all collectors hunt for Fer00030, but still didn't appear in Taiwan distribution stores. Limited edition 001, added topical, and unlimit conversation.


No.1 Forever

* Panerai cooperates with Ferrari lead to Ferrari California limited edtion models.
* Part of carbon fiber material, the word "California" on the dial, the button engraved with Ferrari Yamaha logo, fully showed Panerai's craftsmanship on details.
* 12 o'clock position indicate uniuqe 0 mark, just like the engine tachometer.


Case: Stainless steel
Size: 45mm
Dial: hour-minute-second hand, dual dial flyback chronograph tachymeter markers
Movement: Panerai OP XIX self-winding mechanical movement
Power Reserve: 42 hours, Cortes de Geneve
Certificate: Blue steel screws, COSC certificate
Face: sapphire crystal glass face
Water-resistant: 100m
Case Back: stainless steel and carbon fiber screw-down case back, engraved with classic Yamaha logo
Strap: Black crocodile strap come with alternative rubber strap

8/30/2011

Replica Panerai Radiomir Black Seal Swiss ETA 6497 Manual Winding


We will be launching a new replica Panerai Radiomir Black Seal watch this week. What do you think of at the mention of Panerai? "Ocean, of course." To my knowledge, Panerai takes inspiration from the ocean and combines with the Italian design style and professional technology in one, so as to create the bright and excellent watches.

We know that Radiomir is one of the Panerai's collections and is marked as the first Panerai watch designed for Italian Navy. Through this replica Panerai watch, you can clearly see the "Radiomir" text printed on the upper side of the black dial, below is written "Black Seal" You know what it means? Let me tell you, Black Seal represents for a force of Italian Navy during the World War II. Due to the all black uniform worn by this special force, the Radiomir Black Seal also comes in all black, featuring conspicuous luminous green Arabic numeral at the quarter and remaining stick hour marking, along with black rimmed hour/minute pointers injected green SuperLumiNova. Continuous seconds' small dial calmly occupies the 9 o'clock position. "Panerai" brand name is exactly opposite to the "Radiomir Black Seal" Black PVD case back is tightly locked by four screws and closely secures the inner Swiss ETA 6497 manual winding movement. Open the watch back, you will be able to see through this movement at first glance, whose super quality and exquisite workmanship can be shown from every detail.



In what follows, I will give you a brief introduction of the technical data of four Panerai Radiomir watches, including replica Radiomir Black Seal manual winding, original Radiomir Black Seal Automatic, original Radiomir Chrono and original Radiomir GMT Alarm. Now, let's have a look at them!


Replica Panerai Radiomir Black Seal manual winding
Movement: Swiss ETA 6497 manual winding movement
Functions: hours, minutes and small seconds
Case: 45 mm stainless steel with black PVD
Bezel: Stainless steel with black PVD
Crystal: Sapphire crystal glass face
Back: Stainless steel with black PVD
Strap: Black leather


Original Panerai Radiomir Black Seal Automatic
Movement: Automatic mechanical
Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds, date.
Case: 45 mm, polished steel with removable wire loop strap attachments.
Bezel: polished steel.
Back: screw, steel.
Crystal: sapphire, made from corundum, 1.9 mm thick, magnifying lens at 3 o'clock, anti-reflective coating.
Strap: Panerai personalised alligator strap and polished steel adjustable buckle.


Original Panerai Radiomir Chrono
Movement: automatic mechanical
Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph with two counters, tachymeter scale.
Case: 45 mm, polished steel with removable wire loop strap attachments.
Bezel: polished steel.
Back: screw, steel.
Crystal: sapphire, made from corundum, 1.9 mm thick, anti-reflective coating.
Strap: Panerai personalised alligator strap and polished steel adjustable buckle.


Original Panerai Radiomir GMT Alarm
Movement: automatic mechanical
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date, second time zone, alarm.
Case: 42mm, polished steel with removable wire loop strap attachments.
Back: see-through sapphire crystal.
Crystal: sapphire, made from corundum, 1.2 mm thick, magnifying lens at 3 o'clock, anti-reflective coating.
Strap: Alligator with Panerai personalised polished steel large-size buckle.

8/26/2011

A Small Brand Profile of Panerai

The history of Panerai started from 1860, it was known for producing precision instruments and excellent quality at that time. In the beginning, it only made precision instruments and wrist watches for the Italian Royal Navy. Today, Panerai has been one of the most famous advanced sports watch brands in the world. With the design inspiration coming from the ocean, it positions itself as a sports and casual advanced watch brand. Italian design style and Swiss expertise make each Panerai watch have distinctive characteristics and excellent quality.

In 1860, Guido Panerai, the founder of Panerai company, had shown its talent in watch-making, at that time, Panerai exclusively supplied the Italian Navy precision instruments and compass, in the early 20th century, Guido Panerai opened a watch shop in Florence, this shop later became the official authorized dealer of Rolex and Patek Philippe.

In 1936, Panerai released their first wrist watch, which was equipped with Angelus movement, this watch was made at the request of the Italian Navy.

In 1938, Radiomir watch that was produced by Panerai officially became the permanent exclusive product of the Italian Royal Navy.

In 1997, Panerai was acquired by Richemont Group and pushed to international market, under the control of production and unique marketing strategy, Panerai storm immediately swept the whole world. Today, there are no other watch brands that can replace the unique status of Panerai, which is leading the fashion trend with its "large face", in the development, it not only continued to introduce new masterpieces and technology, but also follow its Italian design tradition.

In 2002, Panerai opened a store in Hong Kong, this was the first boutique that was opened in Asia, the second was located in Shanghai. Hong Kong boutique was set up on the first floor of Prince's Building, where many world-famous brand shops gathered. The customers of this boutique came from different countries, including watch lvoers and collectors, this store not only sold Panerai common series products, but also supplied special edition watches that were produced each year.

Today's Panerai

Every Panerai watch is crystal of long history, Italian design and Swiss watch-making craft. It will release a series of new models each year to show their love for the nature and the passion for innovation and exploration: these characteristics are exactly the symbol of modern Panerai.

Now, every component of Panerai is completely made by Neuchâtel watch factory in Switzerland. The case and movement of Panerai watches are designed, developed and produced by themselves, from assembly to each aspect of quality control, all the processes are implemented inside the factory.

8/25/2011

Replica Panerai Ferrari Chronograph PVD Black

It is common that one watch series usually includes several models which are different in material, color, function or something else. Then one question suddenly comes to my mind: face of so many unfamiliar even unheard of watch models, how do you make a wise choice to buy a favorite, practical and suitable one? Some people will depend on their thought, some will rely on their feeling, and some will not make a decision, which indicates that many to choose mean no choice. I have ever heard such a sentence: "Life is a comedy to him who thinks and a tragedy to him who feels." Do you agree and how do you figure out this situation? Certainly, it is the best to use your thought and feeling at the same time. How about taking the Panerai replica watches as an example to verify the effectiveness?


These two watches are respectively crafted in a solid 304L stainless steel and black PVD coating cases; both are in the range of Panerai Ferrari California. At first sight, which one do you prefer to? Why? You may find that they are very alike, featuring black grid dial, two sub-dials, yellow long and short pointers, white Arabic hour markers and minute indexes, black leather strap with yellow stitching, so the apparent different point lies in the case. If you are unfamiliar with some specific professional watch knowledge about case material, it is really difficult for you to make a choice? At this moment, the only thing you will be dependent on is your own feeling. Sometimes it works, but sometimes you regret buying it after you take it to home. Therefore, master a little basic expertise about watch, along with a little intuition, the result will be different and may be more reliable.

As far as these two Panerai Ferrari watches are concerned, you have been told that one is made of 304L stainless steel and the other is with black PVD coating, then can you tell me the distinction between them? In fact, the watch with black case is actually in the basis of the 304L stainless steel, but with the addition of a layer of PVD which is the abbreviation of Physical Vapor Deposition that occurs in vacuum at working pressure and generally involves bombardment of the substrate to be coated with energetic positively charged ions during the coating process to promote high density. This physical film is characteristic of high strength, abrasive resistance, heat dissipation and anti-corrosion. That is to say, watch case with PVD coating can be better able to protect from scratching.

After listening to my introduction, you know the answer now? So to make a right selection, you should look deeper than the surface. Keep asking "why".

8/24/2011

Panerai Mare Nostrum Special Edition 2010 PAM 300 Watch Review


In 2010, the Officine Panerai launched a special edition Mare Nostrum PAM 300. This is a mysterious and rare watch model of Panerai company. In 1943, Panerai supplied Mare Nostrum chronograph to the Italian Navy as standard issue for officers on deck. Since the historical reason, this watch model hasn't developed in that time. The special edition Mare Nostrum PAM 300 is an exceptional re-edition which is absolutely faithful to the main characteristics of this impressive chronograph: case, measurements, dial and production processes. Panerai Mare Nostrum Special Edition 2010 PAM 300 features a over-sized 52 mm case. It is limited in 99 pieces in total. As a part of the collections at the Officine Panerai Museum in Florence, the Panerai Mare Nostrum Special Edition 2010 PAM 300 enables creation of a new Mare Nostrum an extraordinary model from a collectors' point of view.

The 52 mm diameter case of Mare Nostrum is made of AISI 316L brushed steel. The whole case comes in a tonneau shape with especially strong lugs. However, due to the wide flat bezel with ridged edge on which, the PAM 300 looks round. Bezel and case back are both made of brushed steel. The screw-down back plate has four grooves to assist unscrewing. Unlike the original, Panerai Mare Nostrum Special Edition 2010 PAM 300 features a sapphire crystal window through which the movement can be seen. The winding crown is engraved with the inscription Mare Nostrum. Brushed steel push-buttons for the chronograph functions is at 2 and 4 o'clock.


The black dial of PAM 300 represents in two levels. The outer, upper ring bears small Arabic numerals, stick hour markers and round minute markers. The central level carries the names of the brand and model and the two subsidiary dials. Of course, the hour markers and hands are all coated with luminescent material, providing legibility even in dark place. This unique dial is protected by a 1.6 mm thick anti-reflective sapphire crystal.


Panerai Mare Nostrum Special Edition 2010 PAM 300 is animated by exclusive Panerai OP XXV calibre hand-wound mechanism. This 22 jewels movement features 12 3/4 lignes with monometallic Glucydur balance, Incabloc anti-shock device and Swan's neck regulator. It beats in 18,000 alternations per hour. It offers 55 hours power reserve. Depended on the historical use of the Mare Nostrum, the special edition PAM 251 is water resistant to 3 bar (about 30 metres), as it was originally designed for use on ships and not underwater. And at that time it was virtually impossible to make the chronographic buttons on a watch totally waterproof for any length of time.

Panerai Mare Nostrum Special Edition 2010 PAM 300 is teamed with the same colour and material as the original: military green in leather-lined fabric. However, it has a different buckle. It is larger and trapezoidal in shape, like all current models by Officine Panerai.

8/23/2011

Panerai Ferrari California Chronograph Replica Watch

Panerai is closely connected with Ferrari's prancing horse by means of its cushion-shape appearance. They now jointly manufacture a new style watch, whose design marks that Panerai and Ferrari have kept steps. It is destined to be an indispensable watch for watch enthusiasts or dreamers.

As the above pictures you can see, we will present you a replica Panerai Ferrari watch, which comes wrapped in a 45 mm 7750 coating case with polished treatment on the case surface, lugs and case corners.
This Panerai Ferrari California replica watch is powered by a Japanese Miyota quartz movement, which has no need to wind. But its life length is limited, which is usually about 3 years.

Based on the elements of Panerai and Ferrari, this replica watch fully develops its maximum performance, which is provided with hour, minute, second and chronograph function. Its three-dimensional dial with black and yellow color theme features the "Ferrari" and "California" sign. There are two sub-dials on this black grid dial, one is a subsidiary small seconds at 9 o'clock and the other at 3 o'clock is a 30-minute counter. As usual, the chronograph hand locates in the center and is used to indicate the tachymeter. It is quite unique that the tachymeter scale is printed on the dial flange, while most chronographs have their tachymeter scales printed on the bezel.

You can see the eye-catching "Prancing Horse" logo at 12 o'clock position, moreover, turn over the Panerai replica watch, you will also see the annularity with black grid pattern surrounding the symbolic "Prancing Horse" emblem.

Replica Panerai Ferrari California Chronograph Technical Data:

Model: 7750 Coating Case, black grid dial, two sub-dials, white numeral markers, black Leather Strap
Movement: Top Quality Japanese Miyota Quartz Movement
Fully Functional Chronograph Movement(stopwatch)
Top Pusher Starts/Stops Chronograph Bottom Pusher Resets Chronograph
Material: Solid 316 stainless steel with 7750 coating, high quality genuine Leather
Crystal: Mineral crystal scratch durable glass face
Dimensions: 45mm
Water-Resistant

8/18/2011

Replica Panerai Ferrari Rattrapante Black PVD


It is obvious by now that there is little chemistry between Panerai and Ferrari. Though mixing two good things doesn't always make a great thing, the match of this Panerari Ferrari watch is perfect and unprecedented after all. Absorbing essence and casting away the disadvantage make this watch sought-after and top-ranking in the Panerai and Ferrari watch world. It is also a hot item that is well received by watch fans and collectors. On one occasion, I incredibly got a Panerai Ferrari watch from one of my friends. It is a replica, which highly imitates the same original Panerai watch. To further find out more differences between the replica and original, I specially searched for some photos and put them in this post. If you are interested in, you can carefully analyze and compare them.


By comparison, can you find out the differences between them? Both of them are characteristic of a black dial, two red and one black small dials. The biggest difference lies in the number of pointers; the replica has three, and the genuine has four. Additional hand of the genuine is a Rattrapante pointer. In fact, the genuine is a real Chrono-Rattrapante watch, yet; the replica is just a chronograph watch. Besides this, another difference is the scale of the minute-counter, the genuine is marked the 30-minute, and however, the replica is the 24-minute. As a whole, their design and appearance is very similar, but the price and quality is a world of differences. Therefore, to buy which one primarily depends on your budget and personal preference.

In the following, I will focus on describing the replica Panerai Ferrari Rattrapante watch.


Crafted in a black PVD case measuring 45 mm, this Panerai Ferrari replica is lovely and calm. The shape of case inherits the consistent design of Panerai, beyond that; there is nothing special on the case. It's better to concentrate on the dial design. Secured by the transparent glass face, we can clearly and completely appreciate the full view of this black dial, which is mainly inspired by Ferrari's character. This source of inspiration can be reflected in the Ferrari's prancing horse logo and red tone often used in the Ferrari racing cars. Yellow, red and black constitute the whole style and taste of this replica watch, which is fresh and piquant. Red takes the lead among these three kinds of color and is embodied in the small second sub-dial, 30-minute and 12-hour counters, as well as the chronograph hand and "TACHYMETER" lettering. There's one more thing that you cannot ignore is the soul of this watch – a Japanese Miyota Quartz movement, which hides in the stainless steel case embellished with a prancing horse against the red background at the center, around which is carved the check pattern.

Through the detail description above, are you eager to own such a replica Panerai watch? If yes, don't hesitate and hurry up!

8/16/2011

Replica Panerai Radiomir Marina Militare PVD Black

When it comes to the color black, what impression will come into your head in advance? As far as I know, black gives expression to multi-layer connotation. On the one hand, it is positive, which associates you with solemnness, seriousness, perseverance and mysteriousness; on the other hand, it is negative, which is reminiscent of darkness, fear, scare, coldness, and painfulness and evil. All these make me have a new insight to black. Therefore, in this new round of watch release, I specially select a full black watch of Panerai, which is quite simple and fashionable.
I extremely believe that what it brings to your mind at first sight is absolutely the great feeling. This new replica Panerai watch named Radiomir Marina Militare exactly copies the same original Panerai watch model which was launched at SIHH 2010. Though this replica makes some changes in color, the whole design and appearance is 100 % the same as the original. Now let's compare these two watches (left is a replica in black, right is an original in brown).

To know about this replica Panerai Radiomir Marina Militare watch, how about have a quick view of its specification?

Model: PVD case, black dial, yellow markers, small seconds, black leather strap
Movement: Asia 6497 manual winding movement
Material: Solid 316 stainless steel with black PVD coating
Crystal: Sapphire crystal scratch durable glass face
Dimensions: 45 mm
Water-Resistant



Black PVD case measuring 45 mm closely protects the inner parts of this imitation. Under the sapphire crystal glass face is the black dial inset Arabic/stick hour makers in SuperLumiNova lumen, and small seconds subdial t 9 o'clock. The "8 Giorni Brevatto" text is on the opposite side of the sub-seconds dial, which is taken from some historic Panerai models, additionally, the "Marina Militare" lettering is looking at the "Panerai" lettering face to face. A necessary component of this watch to adjust the time is the crown, which is now solely and elegantly standing on the case lateral without any setoff. Open the solid case back, you will see the heart of this watch – an Asia 6497 manual winding movement, which is exquisitely and orderly composed of plenty of small parts, to greatly assure the precise time display and provide the regular energy for this watch. At last, this replica Panerai watch is finished with a black leather strap closed by a black PVD clasp.

8/12/2011

Replica Panerai Chronograph Asian Valjoux 7750

On the verge of Chinese Mid-autumn Day, we fortunately welcomed a superlative full stainless steel replica Panerai Chronograph watch which is driven by high-performance Asian Valjoux 7750 movement. Why don't you buy a special gift for yourself or your family and friends in this pleasurable autumn. There is no doubt that this Panerai Chronograph replica watch with Asian Valjoux 7750 movement. Now, let's share its excellence together.

This is a watch fully created with 316L stainless steel. Here I will put the Panerai replica watch aside for a while. Let's first know more about the stainless steel - the most frequently used materials used to make watch. There are several types of the SS, and they are type 302, type 304, type 304L, type 316 and type 316L. The type 316L stainless steel has a carbon content lower than 316 to avoid carbide precipitation in welding applications. Machinability - 45%. Drawing or stamping - good. Welding -very good, recommended for welding. Compared to chromium-nickel austenitic SS, 316L stainless steel offers higher creep, stress to rupture and tensile strength at elevated temperatures. This material is corrosion resistant, heat resistant and hot and cold working. It is really a perfect application in making watch components. This replica Panerai Chronograph watch is made from this excellent material. The case, crown locking system, bracelet and the case back all come in 316L stainless steel with fine finish. It is a brilliant timepiece.


At the first sight, I was impressed by the harmonious collocation of colours representing on the dial. Of course, the black dial is still the classic feature of a Panerai watch. This time it matches three silver subdials which seems to be more aesthetic in vision. The stick hours markers, hour and minute hands, the hands of subdials come in green luminescence while the Arabic numerals with white luminous coating. The second hand represents in bright red. All these colours give the watch lovers an aesthetic and elegant dial.

The Swiss grade accurate and reliable Asian Valjoux 7750 movement marks this Panerai Chronograph watch a high-end and authentic replica watch. If you are still thinking that a Asian copy movement is a cheap and low quality one, then you are definitely wrong. The skills of making high-performance movement in Asian watch markets are very advanced and progressive. Every production process is manually finished by skillful watchmaking masters. Tha Asian Valjoux 7750 movement is not only 100% same as the Swiss Valjoux 7750, but also works as the original Swiss 7750. In replica watch markets, the Asian Valjoux 7750 chronograph movement is using 25 jewels with 28,800 beat versions. It is 13.25 ligne (30 millimeter) design, 7.9 millimeters thick. It provides the hours, minutes, seconds, date and chronograph functions, seconds: running Secs at 9.00 subdials, chronograph: 3.00 subdial - minute counter, 6.00 subdials, hour counter.
This Panerai Chronograph replica watch bears the same classic design and excellent performance, elegant, fashion, high-end and authentic, It is truly a fabulous timepiece for tasteful gentlemen.