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 world war iior some time after. It is an elegant and prestigious document which simply cannot be absent from the bookshelf of any collector. Giovanni panerai founded officine panerai in florence, italy in 1860. The recent history of officine panerai is exceptional. 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. The mare nostrum prototype vintage panerai and other. It was produced during the period known as prevendome 1993 to 1997 and the watch was made as part of the first collection of panerai watches available for civilian use. Vintage panerai a look into our book the references. 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. Amongst them the mare nostrum is perhaps the most mystical, since it was panerais only vintage chronograph. The mare nostrum chronograph is an exceptionally rare and mysterious. Jun 11, 2017 panerai has built its modern collections almost entirely on the narrative of its 20thcentury history. In 1936, the florentine house created radiomir for the needs of the frogmen of the royal italian navy. Mar 22, 2020 33 vintage panerai watches, history, instruments and straps of the 1930s1940s.
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 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. Mare nostrum has been appeared for the second time in the world of watches back in the year 1993 when the brand became available to the public for the first time. 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. Additionally, the brand reinforced its marine history, forming partnerships with the sailing world and becoming immensely involved with the worlds classic yacht regattas. 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. 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. You could be forgiven for thinking the watch im holding right now is a fake. Discover a large selection of panerai mare nostrum watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. It is a great question that connects to many elements. 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. The mare nostrum was the first chronograph ever produced by panerai, first created in 1943 for the italian navy.
Panerai, an italian story limited edition collectors book. The mare nostrum chronograph is an exceptionally rare and mysterious watch within the vintage panerai family. When i wrote this story, i was completely overwhelmed with trying to put together many of the mysterious panerai history puzzle pieces. 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. Introducing panerai mare nostrum 42mm pam00716, tribute to the 1993 icon and the history of the mare nostrum collection. The complete history of the officine panerai luminor introduced in 1955 and its predecessors. 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. We trace the history of one of the most iconic watches, from the first luminor models up to reference 5218 and the ones following the acquisition by the vendome luxury group. The panerai mare nostrum chronograph makes a comeback, and it. Prices for panerai mare nostrum watches prices for mare.
The new mare nostrum titanio is a special edition with only 150 units. Every book that has been published about vintage panerai until today. 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. Officine panerai is a luxury italian watch manufacturer, and a wholly owned subsidiary of compagnie financiere richemont s. Panerai mare nostrum all prices for panerai mare nostrum. If you are a panerai lover, you probably recognize this watch. Design studies for an aborted chronograph project, the 1943 mare nostrum, helped to set the stage for the brands eventual civilian debut.
You can read more about panerai during world war two in our other blog article. 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. 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. Years after the first watch, panerai releases several reissue versions of mare nostrum before going under vendome groups management. Buy panerai mare nostrum acciaio chronograph blue dial mens watch pam00716 and other wrist watches at.
Vintage panerai watches from 1930s to 1940s, featuring references 2533, 3646, the mare nostrum chronograph and compasses. The history of the panerai mare nostrum qp magazine. Officine panerai presents a collection of three series of limited edition watches to the public. Panerai watches from 1936 to 1997 and panerai in florence. 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. Officine panerai mare nostrum acciaio 42mm pam716 time. Panerai mare nostrum accacio limited edition hypebeast. The mare nostrum is not quite like any other panerai. Panerai mens luxury watches are the perfect mix between italian design and swiss technology at the service of the passion for the sea. Officine panerai designs, manufactures and markets watches through authorized dealers and companyowned stores worldwide. Under the top layer of the box is a large book in italian about the minisub pilots.
Panerai mare nostrum replica choose perfect panerai replica. The first blue dial panerai, the 5218 301a, is still among the most soughtafter one within the models known as prev and produced between 19931997. And during the second world war, panerai developed its first chronographs for timing torpedos used in these sorties. The mare nostrum prototype vintage panerai and other iconic. Vintage panerais are already exciting, big, bold, unique and rare. It contains information on such interesting models as. The new panerai mare nostrum chronograph pam716 watch with images, price, background. 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. This term also sounds like rarity and exclusive model in panerai collectors minds. Preowned panerai mare nostrum acciaio limited edition pam. Based on the limited information available in archives, the first reedition of the mare nostrum was made in 1993 ref. Radiomir, luminor, mare nostrum, and the 6152 with the rolex dial. 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 02, 2017 officine panerai mare nostrum acciaio 42mm pam716.
The mare nostrum was the first chronograph model created by panerai for the italian royal navy. Mare nostrum latin, our sea was a roman name for the mediterranean sea. Officine panerai presents the prototype of a model specifically designed for deck officers. Panerai mare nostrum chronograph pam716 watch returns. Pam300 mare nostrum 52mm panerai did already reproduce the mare nostrum in 1993 but the new 2010 pam300 is made to more exactly meet the specifications of the original mare nostrum. This year, the brand decided to resurrect the mare nostrum for its third iteration. After all, it says panerai on it, yet looks nothing like the radiomir or luminor shapes. 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. This set contains panerai watches from 1936 to 1997 by mario paci and panerai in florence. Giovanni panerai 18251897 founded officine panerai in florence, italy in 1860.
Officine panerai has a tremendous amount of history to lean upon when creating its annual novelties. Panerai returns once more to what they call our sea. The company is headquartered in geneva and manufactures watches in neuchatel, switzerland using both movements manufactured inhouse and movements manufactured by eta s. 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. 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. The auction hammer panerai mare nostrum monochrome watches. Vintage panerai and other iconic timepieces under the loupe. The following picture shows a panerai compass at the history and legend. However, if you are more onpoint with the history of panerai than that of the world, youll. Panerai has a longlasting authentic link with the sea.
May 12, 2017 panerais latest mare nostrum watch is a special edition reinterpretation of one of the brands watches from back in 1993, the slytech mare nostrum. Based on this idea and on the few documentation available at that time, panerai made a first reedition of the mare nostrum chronograph in. 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. Panerai book is the best historical and photographic contribution to real knowledge of panerairolex and panerai watches from the period 19361997. Because of the world war two, mare nostrum has never been mass produced, but it remained as a prototype. Jun 27, 2017 the panerai mare nostrum acciaio pam00716. Panerais latest mare nostrum watch is a special edition reinterpretation of one of the brands watches from back in 1993, the slytech mare nostrum. 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. 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 technical aspects expressed in high quality watchmaking. Buy and sell luxury watches on stockx including the 42mm panerai mare nostrum pam 716 in stainless steel and thousands of other luxury watches from top brands. Panerai produces thousands of watches, but the mare nostrum was the first chronograph ever to be created by the. Thats because it is the third iteration of the mare nostrum, dating back to the early days of panerai.