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.

founded

1860 in Florence, Italy

CEO

Emmanuel Perrin

store network

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Luminor, Innovation from the Depths

Luminor, Panerai’s Icon, represents a symbol of Italian design and Swiss Watchmaking.
Originally created to meet the demands of the Italian Navy, today it still incorporates the distinctive features that became paramount in extreme conditions and underwater missions.
Featuring sandwich dial, robust case design, patented crown protecting device and small seconds indicator, a tool watch for modern heroes.

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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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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.

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  • The Luminor Due TuttoOro PAM01326 brings a refined glow to the coldest weeks of the year. 

Its polished gold case cuts through the crisp brightness of the season, making a mark even when temperatures go subzero.

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  • The Radiomir Otto Giorni PAM01348 reflects the season’s sharpened contrasts. 

Its blue dial, marked by a matte finish, reflects the depth of water as it begins to cool and settle. A steady presence shaped for moments when the environment turns still.

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  • Make the festive season last longer. 

Eight days of autonomy, built into a pure Radiomir form. The Radiomir Otto Giorni PAM01348 delivers extended power reserve for uninterrupted performance — a watch designed to keep pace when the days stretch further.

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