The Gentleman Magazine Issue 18 | December 2019 | Page 13

PANERAI LUMINOR MARINA IS THE LATEST MASTERPIECE TO APPEAR IN THE EXCLUSIVE BUCHERER BLUE COLLECTION Bucherer and Panerai are proud to present a new star of the Bucherer BLUE collection – an exciting reinterpretation of an iconic sports watch: the Panerai Luminor Marina Titanio/DLC Bucherer BLUE. In the 12 months following the launch, only 188 of these must-have collectors’ items for lovers of truly exceptional sports watches will be made. Available exclusively in Bucherer boutiques and online at bucherer.com from October 28th, 2019. After the joint launch of the Panerai Radiomir Bucherer BLUE in 2016, another reinterpreted Panerai classic is about to see the light of day due to the long-time solid partnership between Bucherer and Panerai, a historic collaboration that continues to grow. In the world of horology, connoisseurs associate the blue colour with creative, luxury Swiss watches – specifically with the Bucherer BLUE collection, a series of exclusive partnerships between Bucherer and the world’s best-known watchmakers. Now the latest addition to this series of high-level collaborative partnerships is due to appear on October 25: the Panerai Luminor Marina Titanio/DLC Bucherer BLUE – a watch designed to appeal to the modern, dynamic man of today. For leading Florentine watchmaker Panerai, blue is an equally significant colour, recalling the brand origin and its link with the world of the sea as well as the timepieces the company has created for all kinds of marine activities. Luminor Marina Titanio/DLC Bucherer BLUE 44 mm: Eye-catching and stylish for bold and dynamic watch lovers With its 44 mm case, the Luminor Marina Titanio/DLC is a rare pearl of watchmaking craftsmanship. What makes this new timepiece so special and striking is its blue sandwich dial with vertical satin stripes – appearing for the first time in a DLC-coated titanium case, a combination unique to the exclusive Panerai Luminor Marina Titanio/DLC Bucherer BLUE. The back of the case is adorned with a “Bucherer 1888” inscription. The vigorous look of this arresting sports watch is set off by an elegantly casual anthracite denim bracelet with beige stitching. And because lovers of Panerai sports watches lead active, exciting lives, it also comes with a stylish but sturdy rubber strap (a strap-changing tool is included). The Panerai Luminor Marina Titanio/DLC Bucherer BLUE is a masterpiece that will appeal to experts who appreciate how exceptionally well this reinterpretation combines contemporary design with traditional features. It will also speak to all watch lovers with a special affection for the unique history and heritage of Florentine watchmaker Panerai, who first created the Luminor Marina’s predecessor decades ago for the Italian Navy’s divers and submariners. PANERAI, Luminor Marina Bucherer BLUE, titanium/DLC, 44 mm, proprietary automatic movement, date display, small seconds indicator. UK: GBP 10,000. The Gentleman Magazine | 13