Officine Panerai

Of course, although I had my Rolex Day Date 40 with me this time, I couldn't walk past the legendary boutique in Firenze without going into the shop. Shop manager Paola looked after me charmingly and then privately guided me through the small, fine Panera...  

The straps are as tasty as the watches! Would be great to get some pure hardcore models for a change, in the meantime I'm quietly enjoying my 25: ...  

In the meantime humble 232 says hello ...  

Your PAM 21 is a stunner! Greetings from my 127 (back in still cold and rainy Vienna). ...  

I wanted to write: your 232 is a stunner. I am still full of the Firenze impressions. Hahahahaha

Excellent. And thank you!

And hopefully they make better photos!

...same strap ...  

Your strap seems to have a different pattern and be a bit thinner? Ciao Thomas ...  

mine was made to measure and with a Pre-V, sewn in buckle.

Yes, there were many VERY tasting watches and straps there! It’s fascinating, how timeless the design of Panerai is. All the best Thomas

the clock to when, on the top floor they had a mini Museum that was "moved" in the late 90s, early 2000' (if memory serves) Watching the original vintages...LIVE...it's just something else

I was very surprised that I was offered this very personal tour. Paola was so nice. She surprised me yet again when I was handed a personal greeting card from her back at my hotel, along with an invitation to have a drink on the hotel terrace. An exceptio...  

Paola and her crew are genuinely nice people.

Paola and I agreed to keep in touch. Which will certainly ultimately result in a purchase. 🙄🙏 What are we talking about here? Collecting watches is a highly emotional topic. I dare to say that none of us “needs” another watch. And who would want to wear a... 

I haven't bought a Panerai (or any other watch) for a long...LONG...L O N G time. Patrizia (the former boutique manager) and her staff: Paola, Giuseppe, Martina, Valentina etc still send me X-mas presents, call me occasionally even though I've made it pla... 

And this attitude makes them so … special. No hidden agenda behind. Just friendly and appreciative. Ciao Thomas

And Jérémie and Giuseppe from the Panerai boutique in Milano act similarly. I was there today and I am invited in the evening for a nice event. But that’s a different story I will tell later. 🙏 Ciao again Thomas

30 kilometers away from where I live Unfortunately I am not "presentable" (otherwise I would have suggested we'd have an espresso together) By all means, do let us know what happened in Milan... This is the hamlet I live in and the farthest lights, in the...  

For a good espresso together I would have gladly accepted you even in a non-presentable condition. The view you have from your home is breathtaking. I had two memorable views last night (apart from the boutique in Milano, where - unfortunately - I didn't ...  

from surgery I underwent recently. I should have written, non mobile Lolllll It's going to be another 2-3 weeks before I'll be able to move about..normally

my warmest recovery wishes. 🙏☺️ Maybe it'll work out another time when I'm back in Milan? I am sure it wasn’t the last time this week that I visit Milano. ☺️ Ciao Thomas

I'm very happy about that and I'll do it for sure! Ciao Thomas

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You live in a paradise. Ciao Thomas

Nothing beats an appreciative, friendly, personal contact.

Thank you for sharing your Firenze Boutique experience

It was my great pleasure to report about these wonderful days in Milano. ☺️ All the best Thomas