Panerai Radiomir Bronzo PAM00760

This watch is unworn. The bronze case is slowly developing a gentle patina.

Watch comes with original box, outer box, booklet and dated warranty card.

The Radiomir is Panerai's oldest (and, some argue, purest) design. Even at a glance, its rugged aesthetic and simple dial point to its origins as a military dive watch. One of the most distinctive features of the Radiomir is its fairly big cushion-shaped case, which was designed to accommodate a larger movement which at the time was required for better accuracy. It features large, easily legible luminescent numerals that helped divers navigate the murky depths. The cushion-case and large crown add to the practicality of the watch, as well as making it a design icon. While the Luminor might have more bells and whistles, the Radiomir is the watch that kickstarted Panerai's success today.

PANERAI

Panerai traces its heritage back to Florence, where Giovanni Panerai founded a watchmaking school, repair shop, and retail shop. The company became a retailer for Swiss watches, but grew into a watchmaker in its own right by purchasing parts as well as movements and putting together to create watches.

Panerai was one of the first manufacturers to produce waterproof watches, using Rolex movements, cases and dials. These watches were delivered to the Regia Marina (the Italian Navy) for its divers, and found its way in service with the German Kriegsmarine.

While thankfully these two regimes didn't last, Panerai survived the war and was able to continue watchmaking until the 1970s, where it transitioned to making diving gauges and other technical equipment. Only in 1993 did Panerai return to watchmaking, including the now-famous Luminor and Radiomir. Throughout the mid-to-late 1990s and early 2000s, Panerai was beloved by action stars including Sylvester Stallone, and led the way in making larger watches the norm.