Luminor Base Acciaio - Wristwatch PANERAI - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Wristwatch
Brand	PANERAI
Model	Luminor Base Acciaio
Movement	Mechanical hand-winding
Case	Stainless steel
Case diameter	44 mm
Case thickness	15 mm
Crystal	Anti-reflective sapphire
Water resistance	300 meters (30 ATM)
Functions	Hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o'clock
Power reserve	56 hours
Strap	Calf leather with steel pin buckle
Lug width	24 mm
Weight (approx.)	100 g
Power source	Manual winding via the crown
Care and cleaning	Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid magnetic fields and shocks.
Safety	Patented crown protection (bridge guard)
Spare parts	Available from Panerai authorized dealers
Repairability	Panerai after-sales service – service recommended every 3 to 5 years
General information	Military-inspired diving watch, made in Italy

Frequently Asked Questions - Luminor Base Acciaio PANERAI

How to wind my Panerai Luminor Base Acciaio watch?

Unscrew the crown by turning it counterclockwise (downwards) until it releases. In the winding position (position 1), turn the crown clockwise about 30 to 40 times. Do not force it. Then screw the crown back in by pushing and turning clockwise.

What is the water resistance of the Luminor Base Acciaio?

This watch is water resistant up to 300 meters (30 ATM). It is suitable for scuba diving. However, avoid operating the crown underwater.

How do I set the time on my Panerai watch?

Unscrew the crown and pull it to position 2 (intermediate notch). Turn the crown in the desired direction to adjust the time. For precise time setting, it is recommended to stop the balance by pulling the crown to position 3 (hacking) if your movement allows. Screw the crown back in after adjustment.

What type of movement does the Luminor Base Acciaio have?

It is equipped with a mechanical hand-winding movement (Panerai caliber OP I or similar). There is no battery. The watch must be wound daily to function.

How to care for the leather strap?

Avoid contact with water, oils, and chemicals. Clean with a damp cloth and let air dry. Occasionally apply a special leather balm to maintain suppleness. Replace the strap every 12 to 18 months depending on wear.

Can I swim with my Luminor watch?

Yes, thanks to its 300 m water resistance, you can swim, dive, and practice water sports. Make sure the crown is properly screwed down before any immersion.

Where can I get my Panerai watch serviced?

Panerai has authorized service centers worldwide. Visit the official website to find the nearest center. It is recommended to have the watch serviced every 3 to 5 years to maintain its performance and water resistance.

What is the power reserve of the Luminor Base Acciaio?

The power reserve is approximately 56 hours when the movement is fully wound. This means the watch will continue to run for over two days without being worn.

How to change the strap on my Panerai?

Use a strap changing tool (provided or purchased separately). Remove the spring bar by gently pushing the pins. Insert the new strap by aligning the holes and replace the bars. Use a suitable screwdriver for screws if your model has them (some Luminor models have screws instead of spring bars).

What is the accuracy of my Panerai watch?

A well-adjusted mechanical movement has an accuracy of around -5 to +15 seconds per day. Accuracy may vary depending on position, temperature, and wear. An adjustment by a watchmaker can improve timekeeping.

USER MANUAL Luminor Base Acciaio PANERAI

we congratulate you on the purchase of the Panerai Luminor watch. In this booklet you will find the instructions for use as well as all the information about servicing your watch. Should you have any need for further information, do not hesitate to contact us by telephone on the following number: [phone] or by e-mail at the following address: [e-mail]

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The Panerai boutique in Florence in the early 1900s.

THE HISTORY

Since 1860, Guido Panerai & Figlio in Florence has been producing precision instruments with a high level of technical content, becoming a supplier to the Royal Italian Navy. These instruments have indissolubly associated the name Panerai with marine exploration, time measurement and the development of a particular standard of quality and safety, a fundamental requirement for supplying the armed forces.

Officine Panerai began producing watches in March 1938 with the Radiomir, a model which played a part in the exploits of the commandos of the Italian Navy who wore it on their wrists.

The Panerai Luminor has been recognized as a historically important watch by virtue of the robustness and originality of its design; the small number of examples produced, together with the first Radiomir watches, have made them rarities which are among the most sought-after by collectors in the field.

Since 1993, Officine Panerai has offered updated Luminor and Radiomir models on the international market, thus becoming one of the undisputed leaders in the haute horlogerie sports sector.

Making good use of the resources of the Panerai Manufacture, highly reliable, technologically avant-garde watches are now being created. These watches are produced according to the criteria of craftsmanship inherited from the traditions of the past and they are tested to resist the harshest influences.

Panerai watches are distributed through a highly selective international network of watch specialists as well as through the Panerai boutiques. The addresses are available on our website www.panerai.com.

PANERAI LUMINOR

The Panerai Luminor Historic family includes the watches Luminor Base (the classic version and the model for left-handers), Luminor Marina, Luminor Base Logo and Luminor Marina Logo.

The Panerai Luminor Historic watches are fitted with a high quality Swiss hand-wound mechanical movement.

THE CASE

The case, obtained from a single block of metal, is made completely of AISI 316L stainless steel or titanium. Its manufacture involves a complex range of processes. Starting from the initial block roughly shaped by stamping, a total of more than 60 further production processes take place before the finished product is achieved. A series of quality checks carried out with highly sophisticated instruments ensures the watch's exceptional resistance and accuracy.

The anti-reflective crystal is sapphire, made from corundum, which is the toughest material after diamond. Without any impurities, it is completely transparent and virtually scratch-proof. The gently cambered crystal ensures that the dial is completely visible and guarantees resistance at great depths.

The back, screwed to the case, is made of sapphire for the Panerai Luminor Base and Marina and of steel for the Panerai Luminor Logo. Engraved on it are the case number, the sequential number of the watch with the number of the annual production, the material and the maximum depth of use.

The water-resistance of your watch, indicated on the back by the symbol , is guaranteed to a pressure of 30 bar which corresponds to the hydrostatic pressure exerted by a column of water on 1 square centimetre at a depth of 300 metres under normal conditions. In these circumstances your watch is therefore water-resistant to a depth of about 300 metres.

THE DEVICE PROTECTING THE CROWN (protected by trademark)

It protects the winding crown from shocks and accidental damage while also helping to preserve water-resistance by locking the winding crown in its closed position. The little sprung lever mounted on the bridge fixed to the case brings axial pressure to bear on the rubber ring of the winding crown without damaging it, thus forming a perfect seal.

THE MOVEMENTS

The movements of the Luminor Base and Marina are the calibres Panerai OP X and OP XI, except for the Luminor Base LOGO and Luminor Marina LOGO equipped with the calibres OP I and OP II.

They are hand-wound mechanical movements of 16½ lignes with power reserve of 56 hours, 17 jewels, monometallic Glucydur ^28 balance making 21,600 alternations/hour, Incabloc ^3 anti-shock device. “Côtes de Genève” decoration on the bridges, blued steel screws as in the best Swiss watchmaking tradition.

The calibres OP X and OP XI are fitted with a swan's neck regulator that can be admired from the see-through sapphire crystal back.

Chronometer Certificate issued by C.O.S.C. for the calibres OP II and OP XI equipping respectively the Panerai Luminor Marina LOGO and Luminor Marina. The use of technological materials and of non-magnetic alloys for all the fundamental organs, together with the highly sophisticated construction techniques employed, ensure a high degree of reliability and accuracy in the watch as well as immunity to the effects of magnetic fields and variations of temperature.

Officine Paneral is not the owner of the trademarks Glucydur® and Incabloc®.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE PANERAI LUMINOR

WINDING THE WATCH

1. Open the lever of the device protecting the winding crown.
2. Without pulling it out, wind the crown clockwise until it stops.
3. Close the lever of the device protecting the winding crown.

SETTING THE TIME

1. Open the lever of the device protecting the winding crown.
2. Pull out the winding crown.
3. Set the required time.
4. Close the crown and the lever of the device protecting the winding crown.

MAINTENANCE ADVICE

Panerai watches are produced to very high standards of quality. It is worth remembering that the mechanical parts run 24 hours a day when used, so the watch must undergo regular maintenance to ensure long life and good operation.

WATER-RESISTANCE

Have your watch checked periodically for water-resistance by an Authorized Panerai Service Centre and restore it every two years with regular servicing, or whenever the watch has to be opened.

Restoring the watch's water-resistance necessarily involves replacing the seals so as to ensure the maximum water-resistance and security.

Where the watch is used in underwater sports activities, it is recommended that it should be checked every year before the season of underwater activities begins.

THE MOVEMENT

Have the movement of your watch checked periodically by an Authorized Panerai Service Centre so as to maintain its perfect operation. If the watch tends to gain or lose time significantly, the movement may need to be overhauled.

The movements are designed to withstand temperature variations between -10^ and +60^ ( 14^ and 140^ ). Outside this range of temperatures, operational variations exceeding those set out in the specifications of the movement may be noticed. In addition, there is a risk that the lubricants contained in the movement may deteriorate, resulting in damage to some of its parts.

CLEANING THE EXTERIOR

To keep the exterior in perfect condition, we recommend washing your Panerai watch with soap and warm water, using a soft brush. After this operation, and also after bathing in the sea or a swimming pool, carefully rinse the watch with clean water. All Panerai watches can be cleaned with a soft, dry cloth.

THE STRAP

Panerai straps must be washed in warm water and left to dry. It is important not to dry them on a hot surface or to expose them to direct sunlight, because the rapid evaporation of the water could damage their shape and quality. After each bathe in the sea or a swimming pool, carefully rinse the strap with clean water. It is recommended that the strap should be replaced by an Authorized Distributor or a Panerai Service Centre, in order to avoid any problems caused by incorrect replacement.

Only an Authorized Distributor or Panerai Service Centre can guarantee the use of genuine Panerai straps, properly designed to fit the dimensions of the case and manufactured according to the quality standards of the brand.

All alligator leather used by Officine Panerai comes from farms in Louisiana, USA. Officine Panerai's suppliers have committed to the highest standard of responsibility and have given their assurance that such farms in Louisiana contribute to the stable growth of wild alligators, thus protecting this endangered species. Panerai does not use skins coming from fragile or endangered species taken from the wild.

ATTENTION:

Do not use the watch at a depth greater than that indicated.

The presentation case of your Panerai Luminor contains:

• Instruction booklet
• Guarantee booklet
• Guarantee certificate
• C.O.S.C. certificate (for the models equipped with OP II and OP XI calibres only)
• Second interchangeable strap
• Steel screwdriver to change the buckle

PANERAI AFTER-SALES SERVICE

In order to maintain the superior quality of your watch throughout its life, Panerai offers four different kinds of service:

• COMPLETE SERVICE
• MAINTENANCE SERVICE
  • WITH POLISHING (DEPENDING ON THE MODEL)
• WITHOUT POLISHING
• CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE RUNNING OF THE WATCH
• EXTERNAL OPERATIONS

COMPLETE SERVICE

• Diagnosis of the movement
- Checking the appearance and state of cleanliness
- Checking the average rate
- Checking the functions
- Checking the dial and hands
- Checking the case, the bracelet or strap, the crystal, and the anti-reflective coating
- Dismantling the movement by hand
- If necessary, changing any defective parts of the movement
• Cleaning the parts of the movement
• Reassembling and oiling the movement by hand
- Reassembling the dial and hands, checking their positioning and the parallelism
- Polishing and ultrasonic cleaning of the case and of the metal bracelet (depending on the model)
- Replacing the seals

• Recasing the movement
- Checking the water-resistance of the watch at the maximum stated depth +25%
- Demagnetisation
- Attaching the bracelet or strap
- Checking the overall appearance of the product
- Checking the running, the power reserve and the functions of the movement (the number of days of testing depending on the power reserve)

MAINTENANCE SERVICE

• Diagnosis of the movement
- Checking the appearance and state of cleanliness
- Checking the average rate
Checking the functions
- Checking the operation of the movement
- Checking the dial and hands
- Checking the case, the bracelet or strap, the crystal, and the anti-reflective coating
- Ultrasonic cleaning of the case and of the metal bracelet (depending on the model)
- Replacing the seals
- Checking the water-resistance of the watch at the maximum stated depth +25%
• Demagnetisation
- Attaching the bracelet or the strap
- Checking the overall appearance of the product
- Checking the running, the power reserve, and the functions of the movement (the number of days of testing depending on the power reserve)

POLISHING (ON REQUEST)

This is carried out with the Maintenance Service on request only.

- Polishing and cleaning the case, the buckle, and the metal bracelet (depending on the model)

CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE RATE

• Demagnetisation
- Adjusting the operation of the movement
• Changing the seal of the back
- Checking the water-resistance of the watch at the maximum stated depth +25%
- Checking the running and the functions of the movement

EXTERNAL OPERATIONS

For any operation not specified above (for example, operations involving the bracelet or strap, the buckle, changing the rotating bezel etc.), please contact a Panerai After-Sales Service Centre directly with your individual requirements.

Officine Panerai reserves the right to modify the list of services offered and/or their content at any time and without notice.

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