Christmas Countdown Cont'd: Panerai Luminor Marina

Yesterday we unveiled a spinoff promotion of our Countdown to Christmas savings event. With just under 40 individual models left, we are still focusing on the last few Cartier, Blancpain, and Panerai luxury watches in our inventory. Of these brands, we have hardly mentioned the Italian-bred, Swiss-made Panerai timepieces. No, not Panera. Panerai. As in Giovanni Panerai, who founded the brand in Florence, Italy in 1860. Let us tell you, in the 150-plus years since the company's inception, Panerai has had no problem staying relevant in the fashion industry.

As one of the more distinguished watches for men in our holiday sale, the Luminor Marina model stands out as a prime example of Panerai's exquisite style and dedication to precision. Really, just look at the titanium bracelet--stronger than almost any steel, but less dense. Also impressive is the date display in the three o'clock position, ingeniously magnified behind a window in all its analogue glory. And then the watch crown! While it is a standard push-pull affair, the protective bar and lever are additions one rarely sees in the designer watch business. Remember, if you really want to impress that suave gentleman in your life, order the Luminor before this Saturday the 22nd and receive it in time for Christmas Day!

New Special on Cartier, Blancpain, and Panerai

So far this week, we have covered a number of select Tag Heuer watches and Breitling watches available during our Countdown to Christmas promotion, meaning if you order any one of these shipshape pieces before this Saturday, December 22, we guarantee that you will receive in time for Christmas Day. This promise applies to more than just Tag Heuer and Breitling, though. Overnight, we debuted a separate page with the same delivery guarantee for Cartier, Blancpain, and Panerai models.

Of particular interest to men is our very last of this special Fifty Fathoms series from Blancpain. Carrying the heritage of a nearly 300-year-old company, this carbon fiber chronograph combines a bold, modern statement with an indisputable reputation. What is most striking about this watch is probably the jumbo-sized bezel. Like a yellow-striped life preserver, it has a lot to protect. The dial features razor sharp black and red hands and three heavily emphasized subdials. Even the case the watch comes in resembles a heavy duty toolbox with a handle, buckles, and the works.

As far as the holiday season is concerned, the best thing about this timepiece and our others during this sale is same day shipping. Make sure you order before 2 p.m. EST to have your watch shipped before the business day is through!