You may not have heard very much about the Italian-born watchmakers Panerai, but trust me, they are worth getting to know.  Panerai watches are the culmination of elegant Italian design, matched with precision Swiss tradition and technical expertise.  The outcome is fantastic. The Panerai family first set up shop in Florence, Italy…but has since spread [...]

At the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS), the Italian luxury watch name Officine Panerai will feature an exhibition showcasing its ‘nautical heritage’. Panerai was acclaimed a sea relied company when it became the supplier to the Italian Navy of very sophisticated equipment for underwater use. The manufacturing of these high precision devices formed Panerai’s long [...]

  In 1860 the Florentine watchmaker Guido Panerai made precision pocket watches for the Royal Italian Navy, blending Swiss technology and Italian style.  He received many patents in the timekeeping field and well as for his optical systems.  In the 1930’s he provided the Royal Italian Navy with pocket watches and torpedo sights. The Radiomir [...]