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Design
Officine Panerai time pieces are famed for their classic case backs and uncommon case designs. The Luminor 1950 case style is highly revered due to the vintage effect it derives from having the case side swept back gracefully. Some of the Luminor 1950 models are reminiscent of the vintage acrylic crystals as they display a unique dome shape crystal for their case style. The Luminor models appear with gentler curves whereas the Luminor 1950 timepieces ar familiarly straight edged. The models are available in two sizes: 44 mm and 47 mm and are styled for large wrists. The crown protecting device used to keep the crown free of damage and water is a Panerai Luminor identifier.
Popular Models
The Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT is a well rounded substantial watch model that features the brand’s famous P.9001 inhouse movement. It displays functions such as a power reserve display, a return-to-zero mechanism for the seconds hand triggered when the crown is pulled into the hand-setting position and a second time zone. A polished bezel with a pillow shaped case is very distinctive of this model. The Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM 321 is another classic edition set at a 44 mm case diameter with an elegant black alligator strap along with the model. The readability of the Luminor 1950 collection is highly acclaimed due to the sandwich dial construction with hour-markers that glow with a characteristic Panerai luminescence. The Luminor 1950 models are luxury time-pieces that vow never to go out of style.
Events
The Officine Panerai’s Luminor 1950 8 Day GMT Oro Rosso-44 mm was defined as one of the top 5 best watches at the 72nd Annual Golden Globes Ceremony held in Los Angeles on the 11th of January, 2015. It was also spotted on the wrist of Golden Globes presenter for the occasion and actor Chris Pratt who is a dear friend of the brand.