watches that look like Panerai

[cavalerox]

Hello All,
I see a few brands in the marketplace that have models with the same dials as Panerai watches...For example Glycine (incursore), Bell&Ross, Invicta etc
My question is;
a)who originally came with that style or dials? (maybe it is not even Panerai)
b)do you know any other watches that look similar?
c) is that legal? i mean can they just use the same number characteristics and make a model?

Thank you for sharing your opinion
B.

[WnS]

My guess would be Hamilton:



This is from the 1920's, way before Panerai's iconic cushion case diver got released.

Is it legal? You can legally copy a watch down to the last detail except for the brand name and patented technology/features. Just ask Parnis and Invicta.

[drickster]

There are a bunch of brands at all price ranges that look similar to Panari

A couple that I like are Lum Tec and Anonimo

[Yitbos76]

I think Lum-Tec has a good take on the cushion case.....I have an M27 GMT. I think Panerai are a bit overpriced in general, although I do like them. So the M27 was good for me. It is unique and has a lot of features (Lume, GMT, Tungsten case) for much less $$$. And I don't like the non-traditional crown on most Panerai either.

[bigvatch]

My guess would be Hamilton:



This is from the 1920's, way before Panerai's iconic cushion case diver got released.

Is it legal? You can legally copy a watch down to the last detail except for the brand name and patented technology/features. Just ask Parnis and Invicta.

Agreed, yeah something like that.....maybe more like the Waltham /Elgin Cushion cases......


The Panerai MM looks like the above but with a Fifty Fathoms 3/6/9/12 dial.....just add their trademarked crown guard.. Waltham Elgin etc also had similar wire-lugged cases like the Panerai Radiomir.

[agong]

I certainly mistook a watch my colleague wears as a Panerai watch! In the end, it was a watch by the brand named Police!

Both brands starts with the letter "P" and designs are not too far apart! huge and 'presence-stamping' watch

[por44]

For Sure: A large part of the past & present Lum Tec line-up

[Janne]

You asked about the sandwich dial too. I think Panerai was the first to devise it.

[drunken monkey]

my estimated 1920s cushion case with wire lugs




doesn't look too bad behind the case too with the familiar 15 jewel movement




As for the straight lug version.
I have no idea what Panerai were doing in the 1960s but Heuer had this one:

(photo from onthedash)



and for the smooth/integrated lug look, there's this one from the 1930s

(photo from calibre11)

[AmirAli]

Magrette watches look similiar to Panerai