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Officine Panerai Ferrari California Flyback Chronograph watch goes on sale

December 10th, 2008 by der Uhrmacher



Officine Panerai Ferrari California Flyback Chronograph watch goes on sale

The Italian watch maker Officine Panerai has just revealed its new flyback chronograph unit that celebrates the introduction of the red-hot Ferrari California cabriolet. Sporting an average self-winding movement beating at a frequency of 28,800 bph, the timepiece will sell at a price of $12,000. Indeed, vanity is just another tax.


Officine Panerai Ferrari California Flyback Chronograph watch

As you can see on the photos, the watch comes wrapped in a 45mm stainless steel case with a cushion-shaped profile and with brushed surfaces contrasting nicely with polished elements on the lugs and case corners. Its dial features the “Ferrari” and “California” insignias (I guess, those add about $5000 to the grand total) and a pair of subdials on 3 and 9 o’clock. The famous “Prancing Horse” logo you can see on the winding crown is complemented with the same emblem engraved on the movement’s rotor.

The special edition model is limited to just 400 units.

Officine Panerai Ferrari California Flyback Chronograph watch (detail, winding crown)

Officine Panerai Ferrari California Flyback Chronograph watch (detail, dial)

Officine Panerai Ferrari California Flyback Chronograph watch specification :

    Price range: $12,000
    Movement: self-winding
    Complications: Flyback chronograph
    Power reserve: N/A
    Case material: Stainless steel
    Case diameter: 45mm
    Case height: N/A
    Dial: Black
    Water resistance: 100m
    Strap: Black alligator leather with contrasting stitching and a brushed-steel buckle. A spare rubber strap included
    Crystal: Convex sapphire crystal with AR-coating



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