Six year ago, Panerai first appeared on the market of China. Maybe pleased with the remarkable growth of the Chinese market, the watchmaking company unveils its Panerai Luminor Marina PAM 366 “Fu” watch, a exclusive special edition for China. It is surely a watch that shows the brand’s high respect to Chinese culture and pays homage to its Chinese customers.

Panerai Luminor Marina PAM 366 “Fu” China Edition.

The character “Fu” , the zest of the special edition, is the sign for “Good Fortune” in Chinese. It is placed at 6 o’clock, having replaced the original numeral of the typical dial featured by Panerai watches. While I don’t think a watch with a character of a country is competent enough to be the special edition for the country, the watch is thought to become a valuable blessing for its wearer, nicely blending Chinese tradition elements and Italian classic design.

The watch possesses a 44mm signature Luminor Marina case like other pieces in the collection. Sculptured from polished and brushed stainless steel, the watch features 300-meter water-resistance. The brand’s exclusive hand-wound mechanical movement – OP II Calibre, beating inside the “Fu” special edition, guarantees precision of the COSC-certified chronometer. It comprises 17 jewels, runs at 21,600 vibrations per hour, and provides a 56-hour power-reserve. The watch is presented on the brand’s personalized black calf strap featuring ecru stitching and fitted with a polished steel buckle.

More about “Fu”:

The Chinese character “Fu” is interpreted in ancient Chinese writings in five aspects: longevity, health, prosperity, virtue and a well-ended life. You can often see decorations of “Fu”, usually written on red paper, on door fronts of Chinese people – this tradition has been maintained since the time of Southern Sung Dynasty. Some people believe that the character speaks of their best wishes, while for others it serves as an expression of the pursuit of happiness. As time goes by, the meaning of the Chinese character is further extended and expanded.