This week at SIHH 2012 Officine Panerai introduced their first timepiece with a ceramic bracelet, the PAM 438 Tuttonero Ceramic.

The Tuttonero, features a Luminor 1950 case and bracelet in matte black ceramic. It is also available in a leather strap (PAM 441), however, the ceramic bracelet version is the more unique option; there are not too many watches currently on the market with a ceramic bracelet. Ceramic cases and bracelets are very durable and virtually scratch proof, making this a great looking and ultra rugged timepiece.

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Introducing the newest Officine Panerai, the Luminor Marina1950 3 Days - 47 mm (PAM 422).

The PAM 422 comes in a 47 mm diameter polished stainless steel case. Protecting the dial is a 3 mm thick Plexiglas® crystal, which adds to the vintage feel. The case back is see-through sapphire crystal. The dial is black with luminous Arabic numerals and hour markers. The crown protector is in brushed stainless steel in the signature Panerai style (crown is trademarked).

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Source: KEVC

Paul Walker and Dwanye Johnson are seen wearing Richemont Group watches in the new movie installment of Fast & Furious, "Fast Five." Oddly, Paul Walker is seen in two separate photos wearing a Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Diving Automatic Navy Seals timepiece on opposite wrists. One picture shows it on his right wrist, and the other picture shows it on his left wrist. I've read there are certain points in the movie where it is visible close-up, then in the same scene it not even visible on his wrist when the camera is zoomed out. Dwanye Johnson (aka the Rock), a known fan of Panerai, is seen in the image (above) wearing a Panerai wristwatch.

NBA superstar, Carmelo Anthony, is seen during the 2011 NBA All-Star Rookie game wearing an Officine Panerai wristwatch. I've previously spotted him wearing Audemars Piguet and Rolex wristwatches, although this is the first time I've seen him wearing Panerai. Carmelo Anthony is one of the most recognized players in the NBA today, and like many of his NBA friends, Lebron, D-Wade and Kobe, he always pairs designer clothes, with a luxury Swiss watch.

One of the most interesting timepieces that was unveiled by Panerai at SIHH 2011, aside from the Bronzo, was the Panerai Radiomir 8 Day Ceramica.

The Radiomir has the smallest diameter within the men's collection. At 45 mm (Radiomors are also available in 42 mm), it features Panerai's signature style, but with a few less millimeters in diameter and no oversized crown guard, making it one of the most comfortable Panerai's.

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At SIHH 2011, Officine Panerai launched a new diver watch with an unconventional case material, bronze. Bronze is an alloy made of copper and tin, or copper and another metal. In this case, Panerai used an alloy of copper and pure tin (CuSn8) , which is very resistant to corrosion. The new Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic Bronzo (PAM00382) features an imposing 47 mm case, a case that over time will acquire a patina that shows its age, something collector's will surely appreciate. The movement is the in-house caliber P.9000, designed by Panerai in Neuchâtel. The caseback is sapphire, secured by titanium (because it is hypo-allergenic). A leather strap, with a vintage finish, and a titanium buckle is included. Limited to 1,000 pieces worldwide.

Retail $10,700

Source: Officine Panerai

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This rare vintage Panerai steel diver's wristwatch that was produced by Rolex, circa 1943, is up for auction through Christie's on December 14th, 2010. It is signed "ROLEX S.A., REF. 3646, CASE NO. 1010345, CIRCA 1943."

Lot Description (Lot 305/2366)

"ROLEX MADE FOR OFFICINE PANERAI. AN EXTREMELY RARE AND FINE LARGE STAINLESS STEEL DIVER'S WRISTWATCH WITH BLACK DIAL
SIGNED ROLEX S.A., REF. 3646, CASE NO. 1010345, CIRCA 1943
Rolex cal. 618 16 nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, mono-metallic balance, black dial, luminescent Arabic and baton numerals, luminescent hands, large cushion-shaped water-resistant-type case, wire lugs, screw down crown, screw back, wire lugs, case, dial and movement signed, 47mm diam."

Retail $70,000-$90,000 (pre-sale estimate)

Source: Christie's