The GPF 2/56 “Big Egiziano” – pure Panerai DNA
by Volker on Jul.29, 2010, under General
Compare a Panerai “Luminor Submersible” from actual production whith this vintage Ref. GPF 2/56 – you can find a lot Panerai DNA from the 1950’s transferred into modern times.
The “Big Egiziano” aka “Egiziano Grosso” received its nickname because of the huge case: it measures 60 mm, with crown protecting device even 66 mm. Panerai has produced a replica of this fantastic toolwatch as a Special Edition model in 2009 (PAM341) made of titanium.
Ralf captured the legendary, matte coated rotating bezel with 5 minute graduation in form of pin shaped elevated markers, with the 15, 30 and 45 minute markers particularly accentuated. The reference point at 12 ‘o’clock is filled with luminous material.
You can read more about the Ref. GPF 2/56 in our book “Vintage Panerai – The References”, chapter V, pages 256-283.
Just because… 6152/1
by Volker on Jul.22, 2010, under General
Looking thru my library today, I stopped at this photo which I took in april 2007. It was one of the first photos to build up the layout of our 1st book.
The pure DNA of Panerai featuring the crown protecting device, 47 mm case with solid lugs, huge domed plexi and “a strap like a belt” come out quite well, I think…
You can read more about the “Arillo Luminor” in our first book “Vintage Panerai – Watches with History”, chapter I.V, pages 114-141 and also in our 2nd book “Vintage Panerai – The References”, chapter IV.II, pages 226-237.
The “Cortebert” symbol
by Volker on Jul.20, 2010, under General
Interesting detail of the Rolex Cal. 618 / Type 4 and Type 3 movements: the small Cortebert symbol, engraved on the movement base under the balance cock. Both types of Rolex movements were used in Ref. 6152/1 watches (Type 3 = 15 Rubis version, Type 4 = 17 Rubis version).
The illustration left shows a Rolex Cal. 618 / Type 4 where the position of the “Cort” engraving can be found.
You can read and see more about the different versions of Rolex Cal. 618 movements in Panerai watches in our 2nd book “Vintage Panerai – The References”.
The PAM360 @ panerai.com
by Volker on Jul.18, 2010, under General
Officine Panerai introduced the PAM360 – the 44 mm Luminor watch for the 10th anniversary of www.paneristi.com – on their homepage www.panerai.com
Find the entire story here.
Underwater equipment
by Volker on Jul.02, 2010, under General
Interesting pieces of underwater equipment: an underwater spyglass / binoculars and the famous Galeazzi knife with tool grip, together with instruments from Guido Panerai & Figlio: compass, Ref. 6152/1 “Luminor Panerai” watch (Angelus Cal. 240 SF movement), depth gauge and “Elux” torch.
Great news for paneristi.com members!
by autor on Jul.01, 2010, under General
www.paneristi.com – the unofficial resource for Officine Panerai – is celebrating it’s tenth anniversary in 2010. Today, the moderators of paneristi.com have announced a special edition watch (PAM360), which can be ordered at Panerai via e-mail only. Read more here.
Kudos to all involved persons behind this project, especially Mr. Angelo Bonati, his crew and the owners and moderators of paneristi.com!
photo credits: www.panerai.com / www.paneristi.com
Just because… “Egizianos!”
by Volker on Jun.28, 2010, under General
The Panerai Ref. 6154 “Egiziano Piccolo” in good company: compasses, depth gauges and it’s “big brother” GPF 2/56 “Egiziano Grosso” in the background.
Even with an impressive case size of 47 millimeters, the Ref. 6154 watch looks pretty small compared to the instruments around, which have a case size of 70 x 90 mm.
Ref. 6152/1 Rolex and Angelus
by Volker on Jun.28, 2010, under General
Movement view of two Ref. 6152/1 watches: Rolex Cal. 618 / Type 4 movement (17 Rubis and Incabloc shock protection) and the Angelus Cal. 240 SF (15 Rubis and Incabloc shock protection, signed “JUIN .61”) on the right.
Both watches have the legendary crown protecting device. The device of the watch with Rolex movement (124806) is signed “BREV. ITAL” and “9”, while the watch with Angelus movement (124784) is signed only with “3”.
Interesting to see, that the watch with Rolex movement has different hands (double pencil shape) compared to the watch with Angelus movement, which usually comes with single pencil shaped hands. Note also, that the size of the “Luminor Panerai” is different (smaller on dials with Angelus movement).
You can read and see more about the watch 124784 in our 2nd book “Vintage Panerai – The References”, chapter VI.III (page 312-329).
The “sandwich” dial – pure Panerai DNA
by Volker on Jun.25, 2010, under General
Nice view on a ref. 6152/1 dial with Angelus 240 SF movement. In this perspective, the “sandwich” construction of the Panerai dials is clearly visible. The luminous material is placed deeper / under the dial’s surface. It’s not painted on the face of the dials, as it was usually done by other brands at this time. Numbers and markers are cut out (milled) from the dial, which is matte black painted. The “Luminor Panerai” inscription is milled on the dial (but not cut out), filled with white color.
The “sandwich” dial is one of the most important identifying features – pure Panerai DNA.
Read more about this and other identifying features – the DNA of Panerai – in both of our books. [Volker Wiegmann]
The “8 Giorni Brevettato” symbol
by Volker on Jun.21, 2010, under General
Ralf has provided a stunning macro photo of the milled symbol, which is filled out with white, non-luminous color. It appears only on the dials of GPF 2/56 reference watches: the legendary “8 Giorni Brevettato” symbol, representing the Angelus Cal. 240 SF movement with 8 days power reserve.
The case diameter of this reference is 66 millimeters including the crown protecting device. It was made by Panerai for the Egyptian navy in the mid 1950’s, which received the nickname “Egiziano Grosso” because of its huge size.
Three modern Panerai watches have this symbol of Panerai DNA printed on their dials: the famous PAM203 (2005) with vintage Angelus movement and two Special Editions with 8 days inhouse movements (P.2002/7): PAM339 (2010) and PAM341 (2009). Another rare Special Edition – PAM267 (2007) – is using the same vintage Angelus movement as the PAM203, but without the “8 Giorni Brevettato” symbol printed on the dial.
Read more about the “8 Giorni Brevettato” in chapter IX of our book “The References”
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