Panerai radiomir 1936 stainlesssteel black california dial 47mm. Before panerai also put forward five kinds of radiomir series watches. This is a gorgeous example of the vintage panerai 3646 with california dial and rolex caliber 618 movement from the early 1940s. The origins of panerai and its early military history. The following screenshot was taken from the history section of the panerai website similar language is used on instagram. They look fairly similar to each other, and they are generally referred to not by name, but by a seemingly random numeric system. Panerai later replaced these dials and began using the selfilluminating dials with radiomirlater luminor material.
Ocean blue is the star colour of the new watch series produced by panerai. The immense 47mm stainless steel case houses the same socalled california dial from 1936. Vintage panerai watches with california dials are recorded in several number groups of the reference 3646. Live unboxing panerai california dial pam424 panerai. This watch is part of one of the most fascinating chapters in panerais amazing history. Panerai the history by erwan grey on youpic panerai watches, luxury. Vintage panerai pam 448 california dial replica watch. The complete history of panerai jakes panerai world. Panerai also changed the bezels to a deeper version because the sandwich dials from panerai were deeper than the california dials from rolex. A unique italian story history panerai dive into time. Mar 11, 2015 this watch is advertised on our website at the time of posting this video. The panerai shop became later the first watchmaking school in the florence. Live unboxing panerai california dial pam424 panerai pam 424 radiomir california dial 3 days archieluxury.
Referred to as art in motion, panerai watches have become internationally recognized for their simplicity, functionality, historical importance, and distinctive look. Steel, brown leather strap with tang buckle, black california dial, manual wind cal. California dial is concise, only two pieces of large time needle are rotating. A brief history of the california dial it was initially used by rolex since 1934, although it seems to be very marginal. The rolex made panerai reference 3646, pictured below has unusual art deco dial known as the california dial which has roman numerals on the top and arabic numerals on the bottom. Dec 08, 2017 according to the modern panerai company under the umbrella of richemont, the number 1936 refers to the year of the first appearance of the california dial. Read our book the references 1930s1940s to find out, in which of the. Read our book the references 1930s1940s to find out, in which of the seven number groups 3646 type a 3646 type g this type of dial has been used and which number group features almost half of all known 3646.
This watch is advertised on our website at the time of posting this video. And another modern panerai, with a california dial and gold case. Philippes watches does not charge sales tax for the panerai radiomir 1936 california cali dial steel pam 249 watch unless shipped within the state of california. Comes on original strap in worn but excellent condition with panerai sewn in tang style buckle. Panerai book is the best historical and photographic contribution to real knowledge of panerairolex and panerai watches from the period 19361997. Rich history of panerai brand that is full of amazing stories and mysteries that are still waiting to be solved. Buy swiss panerai replica watches online at low price. Vintage panerai a look into our book the references. Only after it was made available to the public and later on got its.
It is a watch dial that consists of half roman and half arabic numerals. The first to appear, as early as 1936, was the socalled california dial, with its distinctive alternation of roman and arabic numerals, bar markers and a railway. His passion for panerai, as well as vintage panerai watches and the brands history, has led to some rather surprising discoveries which arent always flattering to the people involved. The recent history of officine panerai is exceptional. World first california black dials panerai luminor 1950. Sep 15, 2015 the recent history of officine panerai is exceptional. Home pre owned panerai panerai pam 424 california dial 47mm historical sold panerai pam 424 california dial 47mm historical sold ref.
Pam 424 movement manual winding case material steel case diameter 47 mm glass sapphire glass bracelet material leather functions date condition 95%. The use of this dial style dates back to the 1930s, for example in early rolexes, panerai, glycine watch and kampfschwimmer divers watches. California dial history1 history2 kampfschwimmer luminor panerai radiomir panerai the references 696 92 3646 61521 6154 angelus compass database depth gauge dr. To visualize the amazing evolution of panerai watches, i created a comprehensive, contextual and highly visual timeline that displays every relevant watch and the events that had an effect on its production, looks and use. Interestingly, the watch shown by panerai features a fake dial. I hope that i have managed to give you a taste of what makes the panerai brand so exciting and why it is really nice being a panerai collector. In the second, they systematically analyse the 120 vintage panerai specimens that at the moment they made the book were owned by collectors from all over the world. If youre not a true paneristi, it can be a little trying to keep all the modern panerais in line. Panerai mens luxury watches are the perfect mix between italian design and swiss technology at the service of the passion for the sea. Starting from left to right pam382 pam508 pam532 pam292j pam294 pam449 pam249 boxes and papers for every watch, please know what youre buying.
The first myth suggested the california dial was used in a panerai prototype in 1936. Panerai luminor 1950 3 days titanio dlc pam629 california. Rolex used to make watches with artdeco styled dials that were really distinct. According to sergio nesi, ex decima mas member and book author. The anonymous panerai dials vintage panerai and other iconic. For all of you paneristi who are not familiar with panerai history, this is a brief overview of companys long and rich history. Jose pereztroika who, in addition to being an accomplished designer, is what you might call a forensic watch historian. According to the modern panerai company under the umbrella of richemont, the number 1936 refers to the year of the first appearance of the california dial. Its the subdued brown of the strap against the gold luminescent numerals and matt black of the face which presents a sober palette.
Best looking watchespanerai watchesalbumaccessoriesimagewatchcard book. Historical sources indicate that panerai was probably not the first to use this type of dial for its radiomir, but rather that it inherited it from rolex. James dowling coauthored one of the great rolex history books with. One of them had a half dial rotating silver cover, which could rotate and hide half of the dial.
Or my long journey after california dials jan 08, 2019,12. Dec 23, 2009 the 2010 specialedition panerai radiomir titanium pam 349 sports the iconic california dial that was initially introduced by rolex for their 1940s bubble back timepieces. With the three historic panerai cases radiomir, radiomir 1940 and luminor 1950 and an impressive combination of different functions for each model, the distinctive feature shared by the three new watches is an intense dark green dial, against which the luminous beige hour markers and gilded hands elegantly stand out. Panerai radiomir california 3 days pam448 june 28, 2012 style by eric yang photo by panerai depending on who you ask or read, theres a good chance you might walk away with a handful of stories behind the origins of the california dial. The panerai luminor 1950 pam00629 copy watches with selfwinding movements are the first luminor series watch in the history of panerai, so it is quite meaningful. Apr 29, 2019 the modern panerai company owned by richemont uses suggestive language to makebelieve panerai itself created this dial in 1936. Panerai, an italian story limited edition collectors book. The definition of a california dial is very simple.
In the entire course of history, rolex never made any watches for any brand in the world, with one exception, and this. He felt that the arabicroman dial design also supported this supposition. Philippes watches is a toprated watch dealer with s of satisfied internet customers that also frequent our ebay and retail store located in beverly hills, california. The rolex dial is a traditional single plate with luminous coated indexes, whereas the panerai dial is a twoplate dial, the first plate being coated with luminous material and the second plate pierced through for the indexes and numerals. Here, one of these old rolex, called bubbleback for its protruding background, which housed the selfwinding movement. Panerai radiomir titanium 47mm special edition pam 349. Jun 16, 2016 panerai radiomir california 3 days vintage special edition. The complete history of the officine panerai luminor introduced in 1955 and its predecessors. A panerai dial with its sandwich construction would need a higher bezel due to its height.
A number of rolexes were refurbished by a company based in california using this style of dial, resulting in the name california dial. Panerai radiomir california 3 days black dial mens watch. In 2006, panerai issued the 1936 california dial radiomir special edition, a reissue of the. The anonymous panerai dials vintage panerai and other. Vintage rolexpanerai 3646 at sothebys vintage panerai. Also the california dial is corresponding with the flat bezel of the watch a typical combination of dial version and bezel. Vintage panerai 3646 with california dial at 1stdibs. Very few will know the fact of panerai radiomir hidden history. The picture of a 6154 attached here was described by antiquorum as. T he majority of this article is an interview with the insightful panerai lover mr. Sothebys got their hands on an interesting rolexmade vintage panerai ref. Jan 28, 2015 the difference between the watch made by rolex for panerai and the present model is in the dial. The dials all feature an intense blue colour, enhanced further by a precious sunbrushed finish, a technique that captures and diffuses the light to create subtle flashes and constantly changing effects akin to when the suns rays encounter ocean waves. Vintage rolexpanerai 3646 at sothebys vintage panerai and.
Officine panerai, a story of excellence, an italian story that has its origins in 19thcentury florence, a city which has long been renowned all over the world for the arts, the sciences and the tradition of craftsmanship. Live unboxing panerai california dial pam424 panerai pam. Panerai radiomir california 3 days vintage special edition. Im of course referring to the new panerai luminor 1950 3 days titanio dlc pam629 california dial watch, and also its twisted sister, the pam617. This is comletely untrue, and you can learn why by visiting. 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. Vintage panerai watches with california dials are recorded in several number.
Panerai radiomir titanium 47mm special edition pam 349 with. It was first auctioned in 2010 and, as some people pointed out correctly back then, the original painted brass dial had been replaced with. The new panerai radiomir 1940 3 days california dial pam 718 is fitted with a 42 mm case in 18k white gold that is too light total weight of 103. Rolex first started making watches with california dials as early. It is an elegant and prestigious document which simply cannot be absent from the bookshelf of any collector. Jan 28, 2015 panerai later replaced these dials and began using the selfilluminating dials with radiomirlater luminor material. The specs were that the watch have a large dial and be perfectly legible in even the most adverse conditions, including muddy port waters. The complete history of panerai watches the loupe, truefacet. However, fact is, the california dial for panerai watches was introduced in 1944. Panerai radiomir california 3 days pam 424 escapement.
The rolex dial is a traditional single plate with luminous coated indexes, whereas the panerai dial is a twoplate dial, the first plate being coated with luminous material and the second plate. You can read more about 3646 type e watches in our book vintage panerai the references. Jul 27, 2007 the rolex made panerai reference 3646, pictured below has unusual art deco dial known as the california dial which has roman numerals on the top and arabic numerals on the bottom. At the beginning panerai radiomir was exclusively made for italian navy divers. The panerai pam0233, an icon among modern panerais. Panerai pam 448 radiomir with california dial youtube. Watches of the reference 61521 are featured in four of the twelve chapters of our book the references and are part of the second volume 1950s1960s.
Crott gpf 256 instrument panerai dna rolex type 1 type 4 type b type c type d type e. The dial is in excellent condition, nice blued hands, and the original crystal is in very good condition. We are a buyer and seller of panerai watches, including radiomir, luminor, and more. In watchmaking, or horology, a california dial refers to a clock face that consists of half roman. Panerai radiomir hidden history 5 well kept facts panerai. California dial news newspapers books scholar jstor november. Pam249 radiomir 1936 california dial wristwatchphoto. Panerai pam 424 california dial 47mm historical sold. No matter whats your favourite vintage panerai case design, our book set the references features both versions. In 2012, panerai unveiled the radiomir california 3 days pam00448 limited to only 750 pieces. A brief history of the california dial timepiece chronicle. Highly soughtafter in its original form, it may also be of some interest to persons planning to buy a deliberately oldfashioned timekeeper with a sort of twist to its exterior.
Panerai radiomir has started its career around the italian watch brand. Panerai pam382 pam508 pam532 pam292j pam294 pam449. The use of this dial style dates back to the 1930s, for example in early rolexes, panerai, glycine watch. Hand delivered by me at buyers expensive or local pickup. In 1936, 10 prototypes of the panerai radiomir watch were distributed among the frogmen commandos, thus becoming the first professional underwater military watches in history.
This new model was different than its predecessor in that it had an diamond shaped winding crown. According to the book vintage panerai the references by volker wiegmann and ralf ehlers the rolex california dial was used in model 3646 watches of type e,f and g. The photo shows a 61521 with rolex movement, luminor panerai dial and crownprotecting device chapter viii. The sandwich dials, the california dials and the fuzzy brass dials. The two brands most associated with the california dial are rolex and panerai. Panerai radiomir 1936 california cali dial steel pam 249. The complete history of the officine panerai luminor introduced in. The tag 696 is connected with all stories published about the first volume on 696 pages. The owner theorized that the rotating cover allowed the user to display the day or night portion of the dial as he saw fit. Panerai pam 249 pam00249 special edition from 2006. A tribute reference, the pam 448 is a clear nod to the historical 1930s panerai model. California dial, panerai history, rolex myth buster, the complete history of the california dial.
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