Part III: Tribute to Galileo - Astronomical timepieces

Jun 01, 2011,01:01 AM
 

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 planetarium clock. Exhibited alongside are some artefacts from the Galileo museum, including Galileo's leather-covered telescope.

- SJX



 



 

 
















 



 













































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Panerai Time and Space in Shanghai

 
 By: SJX : May 31st, 2011-19:38
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 ...  

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

my Heart Skipped a few Beats

 
 By: Tony A.H : June 6th, 2011-04:30
looking at these Watches.!!! thanks for the Torture :0)))))

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...  

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

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

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... 

Thanks

 
 By: nacho217 : June 1st, 2011-12:28
Thanks for posting your marvellous pics , makes me feel as I was there looking those wonders

Wow, the most complete coverage of the event!

 
 By: ocwatching : June 1st, 2011-12:57
Thank you SJX! Next best thing to being there and seeing all these beauties. Thank you so much. I am going to have to make a pilgrimage to this exhibit if it shows up in the US. Thanks!

Stupendous coverage of a awesomely cool marque

 
 By: BluNotte : June 2nd, 2011-13:29
Grazie mille for bringing this to us SJX! Ciao Stephen

thanks for the great coverage...

 
 By: swjoseph : June 3rd, 2011-08:14
the event show us the past present & future of Panerai, particularly like the movement poster, which has now grown to multiple series and complication.

Wow thanks for the great coverage report SJX!

 
 By: AnthonyTsai : June 5th, 2011-20:23
I have yet to see the Jupiterium planetarium clock in person yet. Did Panerai say who they worked with to create the clock? Cheers, Anthony

Great report! [nt]

 
 By: limcungwei : September 26th, 2011-21:01
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