Panerai Time and Space in Shanghai

Panerai just concluded the "Time and Space - Tribute to Galileo Galilei" exhibition in Shanghai, which ran from May 20 to 31 at the Shanghai Sculpture Space. The show exhibits Panerai watchmaking from the very beginning to the modern day, as well as some artefacts related to Galileo, to mark the 400th anniversary of his first astronomical observations.

The exhibition premiered in Florence last year, and the next stop is the USA at an as yet undetermined future date. It will be worth visiting at its next stop.

The Shanghai Sculpture Space

Entering the exhibition area

Formerly a steel factory and now a bohemian enclave of offices and exhibition space, the Shanghai Sculpture Space was the venue for the exhibition. Aside from art galleries the space is also occupied by what seem to be design and media outfits.

Angelo Bonati, Officine Panerai CEO, along with Paolo Galluzzi, Director of Florence's Galileo Museum, held a press conference before the exhibition opening. Signore Bonati explained Panerai's history and achievements, including the dozen or so in-house calibres that have been unveiled to date. Professor Galluzzi on the other hand gave an interesting and technical talk on Galileo and his work related to timekeeping.

And afterwards the opening ceremony.

And now for the exhibition.

Before entering the exhibition proper a movie about the cosmos is played in a circular theatre.

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Part I: Panerai History - exhibition of vintage Panerai

By: SJX : June 1st, 2011-00:46

The first part of the three part exhibition chronicles vintage Panerai watches from the beginning of Officine Panerai up till the pre-Vendome period. The watches are from the Panerai museum in Florence. This is the most comprehensive assembly of vintage P...

What watch is the the one 10th and 11th from bottom up?

By: Hororgasm : June 1st, 2011-15:19

The one in black rubber strap. Best, Horo

That would be the early eighties prototype "Egiziano"

By: TdotBean : June 6th, 2011-03:49

By the then designer Alessandro Bettarin . It never went to production and now Alessandro's work is found on another brand. Ennebi. Hopes this help Rgs Tyler

Thks for the info

By: Hororgasm : June 6th, 2011-18:49

I have seen the new brand, and contemplated buying. But am bulking from their prices. Best, Horo

Small operation, unconventionally shaped case and a tie to panerai. They can justify a lot :)

By: TdotBean : June 6th, 2011-20:23

my Heart Skipped a few Beats

By: Tony A.H : June 6th, 2011-04:30

looking at these Watches.!!! thanks for the Torture :0)))))

It is always breathtaking to see all those beautiful vintages and preV watches!

By: i_am_Sam : June 6th, 2011-07:38

Part II: Workshop of Ideas - Contemporary Panerai

By: SJX : June 1st, 2011-00:58

The second part of the exhibition details Panerai watches from the 1997 acqusition till today and includes most of the notable watches from the brand since then. The 2011 watches like the Bronzo are shown as well. It also shows all the 'manifattura' movem...

Nice photos and a good report. Thanks SJX. [nt]

By: John HS : June 1st, 2011-07:05

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Great looking event SJX, many thanks for the report.

By: timerider : June 5th, 2011-12:28

The exhibit is really cool and all those watches, must have been tough to tear yourself away from those vintage pieces, some really rare stuff in that group! Do you know what city they have chosen for the US showing? Best to all, Tim

Next exhibition location yet to be determined. [nt]

By: SJX : June 5th, 2011-21:28

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Part III: Tribute to Galileo - Astronomical timepieces

By: SJX : June 1st, 2011-01:01

The last section is a tribute to Galileo. It presents Panerai's trilogy of astronomical timepieces, the L’Astronomo (Luminor 1950 Equation of Time Tourbillon Titanio – 50 mm), Lo Scienziato (Radiomir Tourbillon GMT Ceramica – 48 mm) and Jupiterium planeta...

Great post, SJX!

By: Davo : June 1st, 2011-02:45

I really enjoyed this. Fascinating stuff! Thanks for taking the time to share.

Great post, thanks for sharing...

By: Tuscanii : June 1st, 2011-06:06

especially for those of us who didn't get the chance to attend... Best Regards -Tuscanii-

Astonishing!

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 1st, 2011-09:56

Thank you you for this report You captured it all perfectly past present & future of Panerai venue is also amazing I must show it to my best man he is huge Singapore fan Best damjan

Still having a hard time picturing the scale of this [nt]

By: doubleup : June 1st, 2011-11:54

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Very comprehensive reporting

By: Hororgasm : June 1st, 2011-15:23

And am impressed with Panerai making a serious effort to engage and showcase heritage, concepts and theme. Thanks JX. Best, Horo

An amazing event!

By: patrick_y : June 2nd, 2011-01:51

Truly some impressive pieces, including the heavy hitters such as the Jupiter-ium clock and the Equation of time with the celestial display back. Thanks for sharing your photos of these impressive pieces SJX!

Thank you

By: Tony A.H : June 6th, 2011-04:26

one of the BEST Reports i've seen.!! Cheers Tony

Can't believe I missed this.

By: tony p : June 9th, 2011-08:59

I used to live a stone's throw from the Shanghai Sculpture Space, and would run through it every other day on my way to the gym. It's a very quirky area. My personal favourites are the huge concrete bust of Einstein (visible in one of your early shots), a...

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