Parnis

Parnis is a Chinese wristwatch brand known for affordable mechanical timepieces and a large catalog of homage designs to luxury models. The company emerged in China in the early 2000s and quickly gained prominence in online watch communities for offering complex-looking watches at low prices.

Parnis produces divers, pilot-style, and Panerai-inspired models, among others. A hallmark is oversized cases, frequently around 40–46 mm, with solid finishing and a wide variety of dial options. Many designs imitate recognizable styles such as Panerai Luminor, Rolex Submariner, and Omega Seamaster, often featuring large crowns, rotating bezels, or sandwich dials.

Parnis watches typically use third-party mechanical movements sourced from Chinese, Japanese, or Swiss suppliers. Commonly used are automatic movements from Miyota (Citizen), Seagull, and ETA-based calibers, with some models offering manual-wind movements. Assemblies are performed in China, and the brand sells a wide range of entry-level to mid-range timepieces.

Parnis watches are distributed mainly through online retailers and watch forums, with price points commonly around $100–$300, though some models exceed that range. The brand is popular among budget-conscious collectors for the look and value, but quality control and long-term reliability can vary between individual pieces.

See also: Panerai Luminor, Rolex Submariner homage watches, Panerai-inspired watches.