Panerai watch is preferred by few elite groups of perfectionists because of its accuracy in telling time and classy features which suit their obsession for details. For die-hard collectors, Panerai watch is not only for telling time; the movements and motion of the watch have significant importance. Navy personnel favor Panerai because of its features that fit perfectly underwater missions, not to mention its capability to withstand much water pressure.
Panerai has its humble beginning way back in 1860 in Florence, Italy. It was founded by Giovanni Panerai, who began establishing his small watch shop by making contacts with renowned companies. Giovanni was not new to the business as he had already earned a positive reputation in watch making even before founding Panerai. Soon thereafter, Giovanni’s grandson, Guido Panerai, took the reign and infused some innovations that began the turning point of the company. Panerai started developing high-precision timepieces that caught the keen interest of, among others, the Royal Italian Navy (or Regia Marina Militaire Italiana).
Consequently, Panerai became a regular supplier of watches to the said military agency. The watches were very reliable because they were large with luminous hands for easy reading of time underwater where there was limited light. During this period, the company was dedicated to design watches intended for military purposes, but after sales suffered, Panerai began launching its product to the general public. The watch became a hit to public in 1996 when Sylvester Stallone wore it in one of his movies and sent several of these to his friends as gifts. Since then, the watch had gained popularity and joined the elite circle of top producers of quality timepieces.
Although Panerai has produced only a limited number of watches, each creation is made sure to be of the best quality. The company focuses on meeting the taste of every individual, rather than producing mass quantity.
Included in its elite collection is the Radiomir series. This is a sort of reviving the past as the watch has the features of the old model fused with modern design. It uses Jaeger-LeCoultre base in a large casing with the trademark of the company: slim wire loops that hold the strap. It can withstand water pressure at 100 m deep.
As the price of Panerai gets too high, Panerai replica watches flood the market, and customers are swarming stores to avail this cheap watch. Why not? Replica watches can match authentic timepieces in almost all departments. They look identical; every detail of the original is copied exactly. Aside from that, Panerai replica watches also bear the elitism of the real Panerai watches. Replica watches allow practical consumers to own a prestigious watch without spending too much.