Panerai Luminor
PAM00372
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Brand PaneraiCollectionLuminorSeries3 DaysModel NoPAM00372
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MovementMovement Manual WindingCalibre P.3000CaseCase Size 47 mmCase Shape CushionCase Material SteelCase Back See-through Case BackLug Width 26 mmGlass Material Sapphire CrystalDialDial Colour BlackHands StickIndexes MixedStrapStrap Material LeatherOtherGender MenWater Resistance (M) 100Warranty Period 2 Year + 6 year warranty extension by registering hereCountry of Origin Switzerland
About the Panerai Luminor Collection
In the 1940s, watchmakers faced significant challenges with night-time and underwater visibility of watch dials. Officine Panerai tackled these issues head-on, revolutionising the field in 1949 with the introduction of the Panerai Luminor collection. Panerai identified a groundbreaking luminescent substance, which they named "Luminor," that transformed watchmaking for generations. It was developed due to the limitations of radium, previously used in Radiomir. This innovation set a new benchmark for visibility in challenging conditions, solidifying the Panerai Luminor collection as a pivotal advancement in horological history. From the mid to late 90s, Panerai became more mainstream when two of the biggest action stars of the time in Hollywood — Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger — were seen wearing Luminor models on-screen without any official endorsement. The current line-up has infamous models like Base, Marina, 8 Giorni, left-handed versions, and more.
Features
The Panerai Luminor collection brought forth a brilliant solution to further enhance the robustness and reliability of a watch, the lever protecting the crown. It helped make the crown more water-tight while shielding it more effectively. In 1956, this distinctive crown protection bridge of the Luminor watches was patented by Panerai. Additionally, the watches came with integrated lugs to provide better protection and comfort. Apart from an in-house movement, the crown protector, and the cushion-shaped case, the Luminor collection also features simple complications like a GMT to more complex ones like a perpetual calendar, tourbillon, and chronograph with pushers on the left.
Mechanism
Panerai are famous for utilising in-house movements in their watches. The Luminor collection features a decent mix of hand-wound and self-winding movements. The manual calibre P.6000 holds down the fort in their Base logo iterations, while the best-selling Marina is run by the automatic P.9010 calibre.
ABOUT THE MOVEMENT
The Panerai calibre P.3000 is a hand-wound mechanical movement created in-house by Panerai. Known for its robust structure, it has a 16½-ligne diameter and features a three-quarter plate design, where a large bridge covers most of the components. The movement is equipped with 21 jewels and has a 72-hour power reserve, achieved through two series-connected barrels. Operating at 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz), it powers hour and minute hands in various Panerai Radiomir and Luminor watches.
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- Brand Panerai
- Reference P.3000
- Movement Manual Winding
- Display Analog
- Power Reserve approx. 72 hours
- Frequency 21600 bph
- Diameter 36.60
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- Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days PAM00372
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Elroy Pereira (5/5)
Posted on 01/06/2015
Officine Panerai based their horological spine on developing watches that had excellent visibility in both night time and underwater conditions. They developed the Radiomir watch, named after the luminescent substance used in its preparation, and was a staple on the wrists of commandos in the Italian Royal Navy. The Luminor watches were developed later, named so, after another luminescent substance (luminor) Panerai developed. The PAM00372 honors the original Luminor developed to better certain features of the Radiomir in addition to having a crown protecting device. This allowed it to be water resistant at higher water pressures. The PAM00372 has a hand wound mechanical P.3000 calibre with a power reserve for three days, housed in a massive 47mm polished steel case. The minimalist dial is a perfect example that depicts Panerai’s double dial plate technology where the upper plate has Arabic numerals and hour markers precisely cut into it. It has a polished steel bezel, a brushed steel crown-lever protecting device and a transparent case-back for the wearer to admire the exquisite movement.
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preksha modi (2/5)
Posted on 24/04/2015
Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days affectionately known amongst Paneristis simply as the PAM 372 (PAM372) is one of the most popular Panerai models for its minimalist military style and iconic case. The case is entirely polished stainless steel instead of brushed. However, the trademark "device protecting the crown" retains its brushed finishing.
the PAM 372 utilizes the in-house P.3000 movement, a hand-winding calibre that measures a whopping 37mm. The P.3000 uses two mainspring barrels connected in series to give it a power reserve of 72 hours or 3 days - hence the name. The PAM 372 winds really smoothly, as if the crown itself was bathed in rich butter.
At 47mm, it is a big watch and this is likely to put people off. For those who do not understand and appreciate Panerai, is a lot of money money for a stainless steel case, two-hander watch - even if it does have an in-house movement. -
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Ayush Parekh (3/5)
Posted on 19/07/2014
Super sturdy and super stylish. I love Panerai for its mechanism