Panerai Luminor 1950 44 GMT PAM 576

[[Case: 18k Rose Gold ]][[Bezel: 18k Rose Gold ]][[Movement: Automatic ]][[Crystal: Sapphire ]][[Bracelet: Leather ]][[Dial: Brown ]][[Certificate: Certificate of Authenticity ]][[Warranty: 5 Year Warranty]][[Resistance: 50 m ]][[Size: 44 mm ]]

Panerai timepieces boast a long and respected history in the world of luxury watches. The brand’s story begins in 1860 when Giovanni Panerai opened his workshop, watch shop, and watchmaking school in Florence, Italy. 

Throughout the 20th century, Panerai developed a relationship with the Italian Royal Navy. From this connection, Panerai developed functional, masculine timepieces containing luminescent materials to illuminate the watch’s dial. In the 1950s, Panerai named this design “the Luminor,” officially creating the Panerai Luminor series of watches. The Panerai Luminor 1950 44 GMT is a modern throwback to the original timepieces from the Lumior series. Designed to mimic the mid-century luminor characteristics, the Luminor 1950 PAM00576 features a 44-millimeter case made of 18K rose gold. The leather bracelet uses an 18K rose gold clasp to close and fits comfortably against the wearer’s skin. 

As part of the entire Panerai collection of luxury timepieces, the Luminor 1950 highlights Panerai’s attention to structure, functionality, and smooth aesthetic. A classic Panerai watch, the Luminator 1950 boasts an elegant rounded square case made of rose gold, marking it as a 1950 throwback model. The Luminor 1950’s rose gold bezel and dark brown dial with large Arabic numbers give it a rugged, vintage appearance.

The Luminor 1950’s crown is held in place by a protective bridge piece and features an engraved trademark (REG. T.M.) that sets it apart from watches in the Panerai Radiomir collection. Other functional features include the GMT complication, which keeps time according to the 24-hour international standard. The Luminor 1950 44 GMT is water-resistant up to 50 meters. The model features a power reserve indicator, a date display at the three o’clock marker, and a small section marker at nine o’clock. The Luminor 1950 uses automatic movement and sapphire crystal over the dial.