The Panerai brand history

Since 1860 Giovanni Panerai opened his watchmaker’s shop on Ponte alle Grazie in Florence, as the city’s first watchmaking school. For many decades, Panerai supplied the Royal Italian Navy with precision instruments to meet the most rigorous military standards. Today, the very essence of Panerai remains the creation of innovations and remarkable instruments at Panerai Manufacture in Neuchâtel, Switzerland.

Panerai Manufacture

founded

1860 in Florence, Italy

CEO

Emmanuel Perrin

store network

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Panerai Luminor Marina blue watch

Luminor, the essence of Panerai

The Luminor case represents the essence of Panerai and a symbol of Italian design. Luminor is the collection characterised by the emblematic safety lock system.

Core business of the Brand with a wide assortment developed by functions and materials.

product lines 

Exclusive Swiss manufactured watches with unmistakable Italian design

savoir-faire

Mechanical content and highly performing innovations closely associated to the World of the Sea

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Job opportunities

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Learn more about jobs at Panerai and if you do not find a job that matches your expectations today, we invite you to submit your profile for future opportunities.

Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025


Embark on a journey of discovery

Panerai celebrates Luminor Marina, its most iconic collection, with a series of enticing novelties and its high-complication know-how through the astronomical world of Jupiterium and the new Luminor Perpetual Calendar GMT Platinumtech PAM01575.

Explore the depth of Panerai’s watchmaking expertise aimed at designing innovative reliable instruments for Modern Heroes.

Homo Faber 2024: The Journey of Life


Panerai illuminates Homo Faber

Renowned for its innovative approach in watchmaking, Panerai presents a conceptual light installation, designed by artistic duo thebackstudio. The design echoes the mechanics of Panerai’s watchmaking heritage and highlights the Maison’s history in the invention of reliable instruments of luminescence.

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Conceptual light installation

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  • From sky to sea, the new Submersible Chrono Marina Militare Experience Edition PAM01699 takes you into the field. 

Be part of the Italian Navy for two days carrying out unforgettable adrenaline missions.

Access an unattainable experience on the Aviazione Navale military ships.

Military training, strategic simulations, and the discipline of naval aviation. Not just worn - lived.

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  • Meet the Submersible Chrono Marina Militare Experience Edition PAM01699. 

Inspired by the Naval Aviation division of the Italian Navy, it’s the key to a once-in-a-lifetime military experience. 

Only 35 pieces worldwide.

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  • Something powerful is coming. 

A new Experience watch is ready to take off - engineered for those who face extreme conditions with precision and grit. Stay tuned for the next chapter of Panerai’s journey with the Marina Militare.

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