In 1860, Giovanni Panerai opened the first watchmaker's shop in Florence, Italy on the Ponte alle Grazie and established contact with the most prestigious and longest established Swiss watch manufacturers. Now situated on the lakefront in the heart of the old town Neuchâtel, Switzerland, the Officine Panerai builds reliable watches that meet stringent production criteria following Swiss technology and all-Italian design.

LTFL obtained this Panerai stainless steel Luminor Marina from an avid watch enthusiast who meticulously cared for this excellent representation of the Luminor Marina series. This timepiece was originally purchased, new, from an authorized Panerai retailer. The black dial and the luminous stainless steel hands provide outstanding readibility. The brown alligator strap is fitted with a stainless steel deployant clasp. The versatility of this timepiece is enhanced because it is sold with a Panerai black alligator strap and stainless steel Panerai tang buckle that the consigner purchased (a several hundred dollar expenditure), when he wanted a slightly more formal look. The watch is sold with all original papers and factory box.