Watch directory Watch magazine Watch exhibitions Watch news Contacts MONTRETV
 
   
  Watchmakers >    A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z   ¹     
 
Photo and video gallery Panerai |  Official site Panerai |  Officine Panerai chronology |  Panerai |  Panerai Ferrari Granturismo GMT Alarm |  Do you have Ferrari as well? |  Figures at the back lid |  Panerai logo creation |  Panerai Jupiterium is the main secret of Panerai heritage |  Panerai manufactural caliber |  The Interview with Panerai company managing director Angelo Bonati | Table of limited watches
 
 
 

Officine Panerai chronology

1860:Officine Panerai
35-year-old Giovanni Panerai opened the first watch shop in Flirentia - Orologeria Svizzera at Ponte alle Grazie. The most amazing thing is that it was the first Florentine shop in history which came out as one of the most successful and which had military watches in stock. However, in far 1986 it was now wildly known and Panerai watches were not produced because Giovanni was just getting contacts with some Swiss colleagues. 

1890-1900:
the fame does not come fast. Only when a grandson of Guido became the head of the company, the business experienced a new period of development and success. The company started to process movement of a high accuracy and afterwards it became an official company supplying the Royal Italian Fleet.

1990:
In Florence at the main market place was opened a new watch-shop Panerai, which was finally named as the best place where in the city the most reliable watch can be bought. At the same time Panerai started to collaborate with Ministry of Defense which supplied Panerai watchmakers with high quality optic tools. However according to the order of a military minister, Florence shop closed because the an absolute anonymity and secrecy were need.  

1910:
Panerai make experiments with luminous coating that made the company famous. A special shining in the dark paint (Radiomir  - a compound of zincsulfide and sodium bromide) was made. It goes without saying that for such military watch these inventions were priceless, however they served best for Panerai future watches.  

Officine Panerai1915-1918;
High quality tools created by Panerai were sent to the Royal Italian Fleet. The quality of produced items was inspected during the First World War. Generally there were luminous tools for sea-weapon and some tools for torpedes aiming.    

1934:
The sun of Guido – Giuseppe Panerai aimed on the collaboration with military fleet in order to take a credit for the first own watch producing which would be soled in their watch shop Orologeria Svizzera, which was managed by his sister Mariya.

1936:
it was the year when the first watch Panerai Radiomir was created. Finally this model did not appeared in the counter, because reliable, well-red watches were irreplaceable part of military man equipment, that is why their producing as top secret. The first Panerai watch at the same time because of the secrecy did not have any logo at the dial so the anonymity was their fist symbol or a kind of a “logo”. Panerai watches of today are issued of the same style as they were before, they do not loose their historical identity. It is hard to mix up their cases with some other models of other brands. 
The name Panerai is just a second name of the family of company founders. Officine Panerai
Italian fleet even organized special examination for Panerai Radiomir watches in order to compare their characteristics with some other chronometers of this time.
It goes without saying that the winner's name is easy to tell. Panerai were secret military and diver watches for a long time and were included into the list of their necessary equipment.

The first Panerai watch model has Rolex movement and a black dial (“sandwich”): a plate coated by a special composition shining in the dark. Above it there is a dial with  tiny cut hour marks. The case-pillow Panerai had a huge size this time – diameter was 47mm – for military watch it was a very important characteristic because miniature watches were unfavored. Se, the watch has a special strap – some inches longer than ordinary one – in order to put on watch over the diving suit or ammunition.     

1936-1938:
Panerai created own tool for crown protection. Sometimes crown can be screwed not very properly, in this case watch could be damaged getting into the water. At the same time for military needs some hundreds of Radiomir watches were issued. These watches became the witnesses of some subversive operations. By the hands of these watches the last seconds of enemies life were measured. 

1943:
thanks to collaboration with military men, Officine Panerai did not have any difficulties during the time of the Second World War. The company created a chronograph for sea officers - Panerai Mare Nostrum.

Officine Panerai1949:
It was the time when Luminor watch was made. This model watch named in honour of a new luminous coating. The coating which was used in Rodiomir watch was neglected because it came out that it was radioactive but absolutely safe for a humane because watch crystal completely absorbed bad radiation. However it is not just a single feature of the company's progress. New Luminor watch has an amazing power reserve – up to 8 days. The watch became a real professional tool which does not need to be rewind every day.

1956:
The changes in politics after the second World War let Panerai company to give once production way to other markets. Egypt fleet ordered a series of Radiomir watch supplied with Angelus caliver and 8 days power reserve. Their diameter was 60mm – there was the biggest watch diameter in the World.  

1972:
It was the year when the last representative of Panerai denastion – Giuseppe Panerai died. During the time of company guidance he gathered a huge and reliable team, afterward he handed his place over to a talented engineer Dino Zeii, who continued a close collaboration with Italian fleet and supplied it with Panerai watch-production and measuring tools and equipment for sailors.   

1980:
It was the year when Panerai watch model which was able to stand more depth tan a humane was invented (up to 1 000meters). At such depth the pressure is very high and it can tear the body to pieces. A new watch model was an ancestor of a legendary Panerai Submersible. Instead of dial-sandwich the model had tritium inner vessels instead of hour marks, titan case and a movement with automatic rewind ans a firm real rubber strap.    

1993:
Panerai watch were sent to a a free trade. The following models:  Luminor, Luminor Marina and Mare Nostrum were designed in far 1943 - the “top secrets” models hidden at some far shelf in 1993 brought a real success to Panerai.

1995:
In order to firm Panerai success,Officine Panerai Daylight their models appear from time to time at a cinema screen. Sylvester Stallone saves his life and lives of other people having Panerai watch at his wrist (“Daylight”). In reward for “international advert” of Panerai production, watch-company issues “ Daylight” watch with Stallone autograph in the lid. Stallone himself chose this very model Mare Nostrum which was top secret for 50 years.   

1997:
Panerai was bought by  RICHEMONT, having placed it in a moment at the save range with  Cartier and Vacheron Constantin. Dino Zeii left the company in 1997 which mooved to Switzerland and was busy in Florence with Anonimo brand – which was also military-watch producer. Thanks to RICHEMONT, the budget of Panerai increased and the company had opportunity to issue more watches, and legendary watches as well. Panerai watch finally came to a World range and became World famous. 

Luminor1999:
at the international Haute Horologerie salon in Geneva, Officine Panerai released the first Panerai watch, which were remade in order to protect the crown. Luminor watch were presented by a model which buttons were integrated into a devicse for crown protection.

2001:
Officine Panerai finally reconstructed the historical watch-shop at the Market Square. The shop was closed a century ago according to the order of a military-minister in the case of Panerai watch secrecy. In order not to loose the ties with Motherhood after moving to Switzerland, Officine Panerai opened a work-shop at this Florence watch-shop, however its products are still secretly kept. In the shop there is a small museum Officine Panerai where piece after small peace the whole history of Panerai watch is gathered.

2002:
this year is significant for Panerai company by the opening of the first Panerai shop in Asia, Hong Kong. 

2006:
Officine Panerai at first created own manufacture caliber P.2002 supplied with legendary 8-days power reserve. Caliber is called 2002 in honour of 2002 – the year when caliber P.2002 was started to be designed. The processing of it took 4 years. From this moment an independent history of Officine Panerai started as well as producing of other manufacture movements. For example in 2007 the company issued three own calibers. 

2010:
A five years contract came to an end. Panerai stopped to produce watches with Ferrari logo, the range of which was reduced from the catalog. They say that the contract was impose by Richemont Group and released Ferrari-Panerai were not very popular and had a low rates of sales.
Having ended up with such collaboration, Officine Panerai  continued to follow one's unfailing style. This is a single case in Panerai history when the company had to change the identity tradition.


  Video  
Panerai at SIHH 2012
Panerai at SIHH 2012

Views: 4161
   



  lines/series Panerai
Historic
Contemporary
Specialities
Special Editions
Ferrari

  News
1940 Radiomir Chronograph Platino by Panerai 1940 Radiomir Chronograph Platino by Panerai
SIHH- 2014: pocket watches by Officine Panerai SIHH- 2014: pocket watches by Officine Panerai
Three Novelties Radiomir 1940 Chronographs PAM 518, PAM 519 and PAM 520 by Officine Panerai Three Novelties Radiomir 1940 Chronographs PAM 518, PAM 519 and PAM 520 by Officine Panerai
Luminor Sealand «Year of the Horse» Timepiece by Officine Panerai Luminor Sealand «Year of the Horse» Timepiece by Officine Panerai
Mumbai by Officine Panerai for the Indian market Mumbai by Officine Panerai for the Indian market
Officine Panerai Opens the Second Boutique in Moscow Officine Panerai Opens the Second Boutique in Moscow
SIHH 2014: Luminor 1950 PAM 577 Left-Handed by Officine Panerai SIHH 2014: Luminor 1950 PAM 577 Left-Handed by Officine Panerai
Radiomir 1940 Timepiece Has Received Montre de L'Annee 2013 Award Radiomir 1940 Timepiece Has Received Montre de L'Annee 2013 Award
Radiomir 1940 Chrono Monopulsante 8 Days GMT (PAM502 and PAM503) by Panerai Radiomir 1940 Chrono Monopulsante 8 Days GMT (PAM502 and PAM503) by Panerai
PAM 521 Radiomir Platino and PAM 522 Radiomir Oro Rosso by Officine Panerai PAM 521 Radiomir Platino and PAM 522 Radiomir Oro Rosso by Officine Panerai
Officine Panerai Presents PAM532 Radiomir 1940 3 Days 47mm Paneristi Forever Officine Panerai Presents PAM532 Radiomir 1940 3 Days 47mm Paneristi Forever
Panerai Exhibition in GUM Panerai Exhibition in GUM
Now Officine Panerai Refined Style and Technology is in Russian Now Officine Panerai Refined Style and Technology is in Russian
Panerai Exhibition in Nizhny Novgorod Panerai Exhibition in Nizhny Novgorod
Panerai Watch of 1936s with the Rolex Mechanism at the Antiquorum Panerai Watch of 1936s with the Rolex Mechanism at the Antiquorum
1940 Radiomir 3 Days by Panerai 1940 Radiomir 3 Days by Panerai
Novelties by Officine Panerai at SIHH 2013 Novelties by Officine Panerai at SIHH 2013
Panerai watch was sold for $ 326,500 Panerai watch was sold for $ 326,500
Panerai Launches New Corporate Website Panerai Launches New Corporate Website
Officine Panerai Presents Luminor 1950 Rattrapante 8 Days Titanio - 47 mm Watch Officine Panerai Presents Luminor 1950 Rattrapante 8 Days Titanio - 47 mm Watch
New Radiomir Composite ® 3 Days - 47 mm and Radiomir Composite ® Black Seal 3 Days Automatic - 45 mm by Panerai New Radiomir Composite ® 3 Days - 47 mm and Radiomir Composite ® Black Seal 3 Days Automatic - 45 mm by Panerai
Panerai presents two exclusive models for the Moscow boutique of Officine Panerai: Luminor Marina - 44 mm Watch and Radiomir 10 Days GMT - 47 mm Watch Panerai presents two exclusive models for the Moscow boutique of Officine Panerai: Luminor Marina - 44 mm Watch and Radiomir 10 Days GMT - 47 mm Watch
New Panerai Luminor 1950 Rattrapante 8 Days Titanio Watch in honor of the forthcoming regatta New Panerai Luminor 1950 Rattrapante 8 Days Titanio Watch in honor of the forthcoming regatta
Panerai PAM 389 Luminor Submersible Amagnetic Panerai PAM 389 Luminor Submersible Amagnetic
New Model by Panerai: Radiomir 3 Days GMT Oro Rosso 47 mm New Model by Panerai: Radiomir 3 Days GMT Oro Rosso 47 mm
A Special Collection for the Panerai boutiques in North America A Special Collection for the Panerai boutiques in North America
Novelty by Panerai: 1950 LUMINOR MARINA 3 DAYS AUTOMATIC - 42 mm Watch Novelty by Panerai: 1950 LUMINOR MARINA 3 DAYS AUTOMATIC - 42 mm Watch
New Limited Edition Watch by Panerai - Panerai Luminor Sealand Dragon New Limited Edition Watch by Panerai - Panerai Luminor Sealand Dragon
Panerai Company has introduced a novelty - Radiomir Black Seal 3 Days Automatic Panerai Company has introduced a novelty - Radiomir Black Seal 3 Days Automatic
SIHH 2012: Radiomir S.L.C. 3 Days Watch by Panerai SIHH 2012: Radiomir S.L.C. 3 Days Watch by Panerai
SIHH 2012: Novelty of Panerai. Radiomir California 3 Days Watch SIHH 2012: Novelty of Panerai. Radiomir California 3 Days Watch
Novelties of Panerai at the SIHH 2012: wrist watches Radiomir 1940 (47 mm) and Radiomir 1940 Oro Rosso (Special Edition) Novelties of Panerai at the SIHH 2012: wrist watches Radiomir 1940 (47 mm) and Radiomir 1940 Oro Rosso (Special Edition)
SIHH 2012: New Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days and Luminor 1950 3 Days Power Reserve Watches by Panerai SIHH 2012: New Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days and Luminor 1950 3 Days Power Reserve Watches by Panerai
SIHH 2012: novelties of Panerai. New watch Radiomir 8 days GMT Oro Rosso (Special Edition) SIHH 2012: novelties of Panerai. New watch Radiomir 8 days GMT Oro Rosso (Special Edition)
Presentation of new watch Panerai at the exhibition SIHH 2012: a watch Luminor 1950 Tourbillon GMT Ceramica Presentation of new watch Panerai at the exhibition SIHH 2012: a watch Luminor 1950 Tourbillon GMT Ceramica
News of Website Montre24.com: Exclusive video of new models by Officine Panerai at SIHH 2012 News of Website Montre24.com: Exclusive video of new models by Officine Panerai at SIHH 2012
The Novelties of Panerai at the SIHH 2012 The Novelties of Panerai at the SIHH 2012
A Wrist Watch PAM 422 by Panerai A Wrist Watch PAM 422 by Panerai
The new advertising campaign of Panerai The new advertising campaign of Panerai
Two limited edition watch models by Panerai especially for boutique in Munich Two limited edition watch models by Panerai especially for boutique in Munich

  Watch magazine
Big watches for Big men
Black watch - restrained beauty
Bronze or tanned watches
Tourbillon is my heart
Military watches — only for real men
Vintage style and retro - nostalgia for bygone era
Italian watches – the splendor of impeccable style!!!
Watches-skeletons — skeletons on wrists
Wrist watches in the movie: best supporting roles
Not all watches are grey at night
Florentine watches — beauty will save the world!
SIHH 2012 – the most important event of the watch world
SIHH 2012: wrist watches with tourbillons
Limited watches at SIHH 2012
Vintage models of wrist watches at SIHH 2012
SIHH 2012: “military” watches
Hands of watches
New watches with pictures of animals
Watches with pictures of animals
Watches with Dragons in 2012
Architecture of time
Watches with world time function
Watches of Sylvester Stallone
Tom Cruise and his watches
Time for Terminator: Arnold Schwarzenegger and his watches
Watch magazine | Contacts
© 2017 montre24.com All Rights Reserved.
All materials on this site are the intellectual property of information watch portal montre24.com and protected by copyright law. Any usage of materials or fragments from montre24.com is allowed only at the mention of the source.