Panerai Luminor Sealand Florida PAM 845 Luxury Watch Review

http://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/panerai If you want genuine Italian craftsmanship in a Panerai watch, you have two choices: go Panerai vintage, or opt for a late-model Panerai Sealand. This 1-of-50 Panerai Luminor Sealand Florida PAM 845 is a hand-engraved, hand-hammered work of art wrought in Italy itself. The watch itself may be "Swiss made," but with a Florentine hunter case cover this gorgeous, the fortunate owner might not even bother to view the Swiss-signed dial... The original Panerai "Sealand for Purdey" series debuted in 2002 as a Panerai Special Series collection of four Luminor models with hand-engraved and gold leaf-inlaid "half hunter" dial covers. These exceptionally rare models laid the groundwork for the Sealand series that continues to this day; iconic engraved imagery of great flora and fauna; hinged hunter dial covers; subdued brushed steel cases; striking dials of silver and black; a hidden mirror beneath the hinged case cover. Naturally, the final key was peerless exclusivity, and most Sealand editions have been issued in micro-runs of 25-50 units. The Panerai Luminor Sealand Florida is a 2012 boutique exclusive series of 50 pieces produced expressly for the Panerai boutique in Boca Raton, Florida. Each example features an exquisite rendition of the rare (~200 individuals) Florida Panther. Contrasting black, gold, and textured steel surfaces express the majesty and power of the 150-pound subtropical cat. Alternating rustication, brushing, etching