Rome is a city on the move from the watchmaking point of view. In a few months, the capital of Italy has been the setting of the openings of a Rolex boutique, a Patek Philippe boutique (both operated by Hausmann, the famous Roman dealer), a Hublot boutiqu...
Admittedly, I was a big Panerai fan as I started into high end timepieces. Not as much anymore, but I still have a lot of fascination for them. In some regards the 372 was a brand killer for me, I don't really desire any others. But some of the Radiomirs ...
tradition hasn't changed a bit: the size of their..first shop. From the cubicle like shop+laboratory, Giovanni Panerai opened on the Ponte delle Grazie in 1860, to the cubicle like one in Piazza San Giovanni (which was widened only recently). From the tel...
Time is a dream city for watch collectors. So many small, interesting vintage dealers, as well a historic ADs. All with such style. The area of the city where the Panerai boutique is located is absolutely top for shopping, people watching etc.