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Watchfinder partners with Panerai at Watches & Wonders 2023

By Craig Hawes

Watchfinder will be making its second appearance at Watches and Wonders 2023 where it will partner with Panerai, one of the industry’s most iconic brands. Best known for its cushion-shaped watches originally made for divers of the Italian Navy, Panerai has distinguished itself with its unique look and exceptional heritage.

We’ll be sharing a booth with this incredible watchmaker where, alongside Panerai’s latest releases, we’ll be exhibiting a selection of classic Panerai models. Why not stop by, where you can experience and handle some of these superb pieces.

Part-exchange for a Panerai

Also on display is a selection of pre-owned Panerai at Panerai’s own Geneva boutique. There, thanks to the partnership between Watchfinder and Panerai, you can part exchange your current watch—even if it’s not a Panerai—for a brand-new one directly from Panerai.

ON DISPLAY IN THE WATCHES & WONDERS BOOTH

Here are the watches on display at the Watchfinder section of the Panerai booth at Watches and Wonders.

PAM00098 Radiomir GMT Alarm

The Radiomir, a name that combines the Italian words “radio” (radium) and “mira” (sight), was Officine Panerai’s first wristwatch and was made specifically for Italian naval commandos in the 1930s. It has since become the brand’s flagship model and an industry icon. This highly unusual version features both a GMT function—displayed in the aperture above 6 o’clock—and an alarm, while an exhibition case back reveals the automatic Girard-Perregaux movement within.

Year of production: 2006

Price: CHF 6.737

Movement: Automatic mechanical, Girard-Perregaux Caliber GP 59

Case: Steel, 42mm

Back: Sapphire display

Bezel: Polished steel

Water resistance: 30m

PAM00163 Radiomir Manual Chronograph

Produced in a limited run of only 230 units, this Radiomir chronograph features a black dial with applied steel hour markers and Arabic numerals at 6 and 12 o’clock, while the two grey subdials display minutes and constantly running seconds. A discreet date aperture between 3 and 4 o’clock displays the date. For a vintage feel, the 44mm case features wire-loop lugs which, unlike the original ones that were soldered on, are attached to the case by screws for easy strap changes.

Year of production: 2005

Price: CHF 11.174

Movement: Hand-wound mechanical, Valjoux 234

Case: Steel, 44mm

Back: Sapphire display

Bezel: Polished steel

Water resistance: 100m

PAM00183 Radiomir Black Seal

This Radiomir Black Seal model is quintessentially Panerai, boasting the signature “sandwich” dial and a 45mm steel cushion case with wire-loop lugs which, unlike the original ones that were soldered on, are attached to the case by screws for quick and easy strap changes. The name “Black Seal” comes from the nickname for the man-mounted torpedoes used by Italian naval divers in World War II. It’s powered by a manual-wind OP XI movement, visible through the case back.

Year of production: 2010

Price: CHF 4.115

Movement: Movement: Hand-wound mechanical, Panerai OP XI

Case: Steel, 45mm

Back: Sapphire display

Bezel: Polished steel

Water resistance: 100m

PAM00184 Radiomir GMT

The Radiomir, a name that combines the Italian words “radio” (radium) and “mira” (sight), was Officine Panerai’s first wristwatch and was made specifically for Italian naval commandos in the 1930s. It has since become the brand’s flagship model and an industry icon. This GMT version features a second hour hand that reads off a 24-hour internal bezel, while the black dial also boasts a magnified date window and small-seconds subdial.

Year of production: 2007

Price: CHF 6.195

Movement: Automatic mechanical, Panerai Caliber Panerai OP XIII

Case: Steel, 42mm

Back: Sapphire display

Bezel: Polished steel

Water resistance: 100m

PAM00190 Radiomir 8 Days

The Radiomir, a name that combines the Italian words “radio” (radium) and “mira” (sight), was Officine Panerai’s first wristwatch and was made specifically for Italian naval commandos in the 1930s. It has since become the brand’s flagship model and an industry icon. This manual-wind model boasts a vintage Radiomir aesthetic yet comes with an impressive 8-day power reserve and accompanying indicator, displayed on the reverse.

Year of production: 2005

Price: CHF 9.422

Movement: Hand-wound mechanical, Panerai OP XIV

Case: Steel, 45mm

Back: Sapphire display

Bezel: Polished steel

Water resistance: 100m

PAM00197 Radiomir 8 Days

The Radiomir, a name that combines the Italian words “radio” (radium) and “mira” (sight), was Officine Panerai’s first wristwatch and was made specifically for Italian naval commandos in the 1930s. It has since become the brand’s flagship model and an industry icon. This manual-wind model in stunning 18k rose gold boasts a vintage Radiomir aesthetic yet comes with an impressive 8-day power reserve and accompanying indicator, displayed on the reverse.

Year of production: 2005

Price: CHF 12.765

Movement: Hand-wound mechanical, Panerai OP XIV

Case: Rose gold, 45mm

Back: Sapphire display

Bezel: Rose gold

Water resistance: 100m

PAM00200 Radiomir 8 Days GMT

This 18k white-gold manual-wind GMT version of the iconic Radiomir model features an arrow-tipped, second hour hand (not visible in the image as it is beneath the regular hour hand) reading off the standard hour markers while the small-seconds sub-dial at 9 o’clock doubles as an AM/PM indicator. The movement’s three spring barrels provide an impressive 8-day power reserve, the display for which is unusually positioned above 6 o’clock in linear fashion. An easy-to-read magnified date window sits at 3 o’clock.

Year of production: 2005

Price: CHF 12.856

Movement: Hand-wound mechanical, Panerai P.2002

Case: White gold, 45mm

Back: Sapphire display

Bezel: White gold

Water resistance: 100m

PAM00201 Radiomir 8 Days GMT

This platinum manual-wind GMT version of the iconic Radiomir model features an arrow-tipped, second hour hand reading off the standard hour markers while the small-seconds sub-dial at 9 o’clock doubles as an AM/PM indicator. The movement’s three spring barrels provide an impressive 8-day power reserve, the display for which is unusually positioned above 6 o’clock in linear fashion. An easy-to-read magnified date window sits at 3 o’clock.

Year of production: Approx. 2006

Price: CHF 23.345

Movement: Hand-wound mechanical, Panerai P.2002

Case: Platinum, 45mm

Back: Sapphire display

Bezel: Platinum

Water resistance: 100m

PAM00210 Radiomir Base

This pared-down Radiomir is quintessentially Panerai, boasting the signature “sandwich” dial and a 45mm steel cushion case with wire-loop lugs which, unlike the original ones that were soldered on, are attached to the case by screws for quick and easy strap changes. Limited to just 500 pieces, it’s a classic example of this flagship model and is powered by a manual-wind OP XI movement, visible through the case back.

Year of production: 2011

Price: CHF 4.715

Movement: Hand-wound mechanical, Panerai OP X

Case: Steel, 45mm

Back: Sapphire display

Bezel: Polished steel

Water resistance: 100m

PAM00214 Radiomir Rattrapante

This Radiomir chronograph model incorporates a rare rattrapante function, enabling the timing of multiple events thanks to an additional seconds hand. It features a matte black dial with applied steel hour markers and Arabic numerals at 6 and 12 o’clock, while the two subdials display minutes and constantly running seconds. For a vintage feel, the case features wire-loop lugs which, unlike the original ones that were soldered on, are attached to the case by screws for easy strap changes.

Year of production: 2008

Price: CHF 6.476

Movement: Automatic mechanical, Panerai OP XVIII

Case: Steel, 45mm

Back: Sapphire display

Bezel: Polished steel

Water resistance: 100m

ON DISPLAY IN THE PANERAI GENEVA BOUTIQUE

Here are the watches on display at the Watchfinder section of the Panerai boutique in Geneva.

You can find the boutique at: Rue du Rhône 21, 1204 Genève, Switzerland.

PAM00231 Radiomir Manual

The Radiomir, a name that combines the Italian words “radio” (radium) and “mira” (sight), was Officine Panerai’s first wristwatch and was made specifically for Italian naval commandos in the 1930s. It has since become the brand’s flagship model and an industry icon. This manual-wind model in stunning 18k rose gold boasts the vintage, pared-down Radiomir aesthetic while the precious metal adds finesse to this highly desirable and classic-looking watch.

Year of production: 2008

Price: CHF 8.145

Movement: Hand-wound mechanical, Panerai OP X

Case: Rose gold, 45mm

Back: Sapphire display

Bezel: Rose gold

Water resistance: 100m

PAM00232 Radiomir 1938

The Radiomir, a name that combines the Italian words “radio” (radium) and “mira” (sight), was Officine Panerai’s first wristwatch and was made specifically for Italian naval commandos in the 1930s. It has since become the brand’s flagship model and an industry icon. Limited to 1,938 units to commemorate the launch of original 1938 version, this iteration boasts all the classic Panerai hallmarks, from the sandwich dial to the wire-loop lugs and conical winding crown.

Year of production: 2007

Price: CHF 5.552

Movement: Hand-wound mechanical, Panerai OP X

Case: Steel, 47mm

Back: Screw, steel

Bezel: Polished steel

Water resistance: 100m

PAM00262 Panerai Radiomir Manual

This Panerai Radiomir 1936 with a ‘California’ brown dial and no brand or logo harks back to the first wristwatch Panerai ever made for the Italian Navy. While those watches were steel-cased, this contemporary luxury version comes in platinum and features a Plexiglas crystal to enhance the vintage aesthetic. It’s also run on a manual-wind OP X movement, whose bridges are decorated with Cotes de Geneve stripes— visible through the exhibition case back. This watch is one of 99 pieces.

Launch year: 2006

Price: CHF 16.361

Movement: Hand-wound mechanical, OP X

Case: Platinum, 47mm

Back: Sapphire, display

Bezel: Platinum

Water resistance: 30m

PAM00388 Radiomir Black Seal 3 Days Automatic

The name “Black Seal” comes from the nickname for the man-mounted torpedoes used by Italian naval divers in World War II. This self-winding model is quintessentially Panerai, boasting the signature “sandwich” dial and a 45mm steel cushion case with wire-loop lugs which, unlike the original ones that were soldered on, are attached to the case by screws for quick and easy strap changes. It’s powered by an automatic P.9000, visible through the exhibition case back.

Launch year: 2012

Price: CHF 4.335

Movement: Automatic mechanical, Panerai p.9000

Case: Steel, 45mm

Back: Sapphire, display

Bezel: Polished steel

Water resistance: 100m

PAM00292 Radiomir Black Seal Ceramic

The name “Black Seal” comes from the nickname for the man-mounted torpedoes used by Italian naval divers in World War II. This model comes in a high-tech black ceramic case and features the signature “sandwich” dial and a 45mm steel cushion-shaped case with wire-loop lugs which, unlike the original ones that were soldered on, are attached to the case by screws for quick and easy strap changes. It’s powered by a manual-wind movement.

Launch year: 2007

Price: CHF 4.450

Movement: Hand-wound mechanical, Panerai OP XI

Case: Steel, 45mm

Back: Screw, ceramic

Bezel: Ceramic

Water resistance: 100m

PAM00309 Radiomir Manual

This no-frills manual-wind Radiomir model combines the quintessential features of the brand’s earliest models with one of the most popular, high-tech case materials of the modern age: titanium. The cushion case, wire-style lugs—no longer soldered to the case but safely secured by screws—and conical winding crown recall Panerai’s golden years while the addition of pink gold on the hands and edge of dial adds finesse. This watch is limited to just 100 pieces.

Year of production: 2008

Price: CHF 18.620

Movement: Hand-wound mechanical, Panerai OP XXVII

Case: Titanium, 47mm

Back: Sapphire, display

Bezel: Polished titanium

Water resistance: 100m

PAM00323 Radiomir 10 Days GMT

The Radiomir was Officine Panerai’s inaugural model and was originally made for Italian naval commandos in the 1930s. This 10 Days GMT version in steel features a second hour hand that reads off the standard hour markers, while the small-seconds subdial at 9 o’clock doubles as an AM/PM indicator. Its black, classic “sandwich” dial boasts a discreet date window at 3 o’clock and a subdial above 6 o’clock to gauge the remaining power reserve.

Year of production: 2013

Price: CHF 6.730

Movement: Automatic mechanical, Panerai P.2003/6

Case: Steel, 47mm

Back: Sapphire, display

Bezel: Polished steel

Water resistance: 100m

PAM00346 Radiomir 8 Days

The Radiomir, a name that combines the Italian words “radio” (radium) and “mira” (sight), was Officine Panerai’s first wristwatch and was made specifically for Italian naval commandos in the 1930s. It has since become the brand’s flagship model and an industry icon. This manual-wind model in stunning lightweight titanium boasts a vintage Radiomir aesthetic yet comes with an impressive 8-day power reserve and accompanying indicator, displayed on the reverse.

Year of production: 2016

Price: CHF 5.945

Movement: Hand-wound mechanical, Panerai P.2002/9

Case: Titanium, 45mm

Back: Sapphire, display

Bezel: Polished titanium

Water resistance: 100m

PAM00336 Radiomir Manual

The Radiomir, a name that combines the Italian words “radio” (radium) and “mira” (sight), was Officine Panerai’s first wristwatch and was made specifically for Italian naval commandos in the 1930s. It has since become the brand’s flagship model and an industry icon. This manual-wind model in 18k rose gold features the signature “sandwich” dial in brown, with a small-seconds subdial at 9 o’clock. It is limited to just 500 pieces.

Year of production: Approx. 2012

Price: CHF 9.867

Movement: Hand-wound mechanical, Panerai P.99

Case: Rose gold, 42mm

Back: Sapphire, display

Bezel: Polished rose gold

Water resistance: 100m

PAM00736 Radiomir 1940 3 Days

This version of the Radiomir features the more robust-looking lug style that was ushered in during the 1940s, where the wire-loop strap attachments were replaced with standard integrated lugs. Other than that, this model adheres to the Radiomir aesthetic, with the cushion case and “sandwich” dial—this time in a distinctive dark green hue. A date window and small-seconds subdial at 3 and 9 o’clock, respectively, add a pleasing symmetry.

Year of production: Approx. 2012

Price: CHF 8.020

Movement: Hand-wound mechanical, Panerai P.3000

Case: Steel, 47mm

Back: Sapphire, display

Bezel: Polished steel

Water resistance: 100m