On May 30th, the second yacht challenge in the Panerai series took place in Les Voiles de Antibes. The competition takes place over a five-day span in which yacht enthusiasts sail the coastal waters of the Mediterranean in a regatta or compete in match races against other crews. For eight years in a row, Officine […]

Esteemed watch manufacturer Officine Panerai announced its plans to build a new factory at Pierre a Bot in Neuchâtel, Switzerland to open at the end of 2013. The new production facility will aim to unify all activities of development, production, assembly and quality control in an astonishing area of 10,000 square meters. The facility will […]

    Panerai plans to release two new timepieces for Summer 2012–the ceramic PAM 441 and the sleek PAM 323. PAM 323 Radiomir 10 Days GMT – 47MM The PAM 323 is a new take on the timeless classic and a perfect choice for a more polished look. It features graceful proportions and a unique […]

Soon after yacht “Eilean” had become famous for her appearance in Duran Duran’s Rio video she collided with a ferry, broke her mast and while waiting to be fixed, sank at her mooring. Eliean was one of the last yachts built by William Fife and was left to decay and moulder under the trees near […]

It used to be that in the realm of haute horology, it was a show of expertise to produce thin, elegant timepieces. It is amazing how things change. In today’s world of fine timepieces, the focus is on creating sporty and oversized dive watches. Not only do they stand out on the wrist; the technology […]

It is still unknown if Panerai will be releasing this dazzling watch anytime soon, but one of the Paneristi Team managed to snap a couple of shots of it at SIHH. Most likely it is an prototype however, with several high profile brands venturing back into the pocket watch world over the last few years, […]

Giovanni Panerai founded Officine Panerai in Florence in 1860, and the brand has since become a symbol of both stature and elegance. This December, Officine Panerai will open their fourth boutique in the United States in one of Miami’s most luxurious shopping centers, Bal Harbour Shops. Other boutiques within the U.S. are located in New […]

On November 2, Italian high-end watchmaker Officine Panerai hosted “Time + Space: A Look Back at the ‘Clockwork Universe’” at the Explorers Club in New York City.  The event celebrated the 400thAnniversary of Galileo Galilei’s discovery of the four moons of Jupiter with a panel discussion featuring the world’s leading astronomers: Dr. Owen Gingerich, Dr. Anthony […]

When metal meets water, bad things can happen–with the metal usually getting the worst of the bargain. Nowadays stainless steels are most often used when the nasty cocktail of salts and natural ability of water to corrode need to be fought; but before there was stainless steel, bronze (a copper-tin alloy) was what kept ships […]