Four Volume Collection of Legendary Panerai Watches.

$750.00

Item Number: 145497

Milan: Arti Grafiche Color Black, 1998-2003.

Limited first editions of these extravagant photographic timelines of Panerai watches. Oblong duodecimo, original boards, generously illustrated with luminous photographs of Panerai watches and the people involved in their creation, diagrams of their designs, and pictures of other engineering exploits undertaken by the company, the collection includes a first edition of ‘Legendary Watches’ (Novate: Arti Grafiche Color Black, 1998), a first edition of ‘Panerai Historia: From the Depths of the Sea’ (Novate: Arti Grafiche Color Black, 1999), a limited edition of ‘Special Editions 1997-2003: Laboratorio Di Idee’ (Novate: Arti Grafiche Color Black, 2003, one of one-thousand nine-hundred and fifty, this is number 1), and a limited edition of ‘Special Editions’ (Novate: Arti Grafiche Color Black, 2003, one of ninety-nine, this is number 1). In near fine condition with some rubbing to the extremities, front and rear panel of ‘Laboratorio Di Idee’ and ‘Special Editions.’ ‘Legendary Watches’ and ‘Panerai Historia’ are within dust jackets which are in very good condition.

Panerai is a prestigious luxury Italian watchmaking brand known for its distinctive designs and association with the maritime world. Founded in Florence, Italy, in 1860 by Giovanni Panerai, the company was a watch shop, workshop, and school of watchmaking. In the early 20th century, Panerai became the official supplier of precision instruments to the Italian Navy, including luminous sighting devices and underwater depth gauges, which have become the inspiration for the brand's design aesthetic. In recent years, Panerai has focused on developing its own in-house movements, showcasing its commitment to horological innovation and craftsmanship. These movements are often visible through exhibition casebacks, allowing enthusiasts to admire the intricate mechanical workings of their timepieces.