Officine Panerai

Panerai was one of the most active brands during this edition of Watches & Wonders. This is hardly surprising: Jean-Marc Pontroué wants to boost a dynamic and this must be seen. The year 2020 is placed under the sign of the 70th anniversary of Luminor, it...  

A freno can’t even understand the Italian spirit of that days. For me Panerai will sink in deep waters if they don’d go back to Italian Roots. Can’t even watch this space watches horrible! Poor Panerai!

Firstly, thank you FX for giving your opinion on the new Panerai pieces for 2020. From my point of view, Panerai are moving in a logical commercial direction, for a brand that has aspirations of sales growth. The use of innovative materials and finishes a... 

For much do they retail for? If they retail for the usual price then the warranty time is impressive.

Seems to be a very reasonable offer, in combination with 70 years warranty.

and they calculated all the costs that can happen in 70 years. btw, Panerai COMPLETELY lost me. Loved them when they made the 232, 249,372 Now with unnecessary materials and unnecessary complications I don't get it they went from an iconic model to someth... 

I think the consumer today is much more savvy than a decade ago. With the current offerings, I think the path to exploring new materials is understandable and a correct approach, but the aesthetics must be carefully thought out. Just like Rolex, I believe... 

To me at least, a strong no. I still can't help linking the look to "Tron". Luminescence for the sake of luminescence, I don't think so...

Any luminescence beyond markers and hands is ridiculous.

Panerai is still viewed as P A N E R A I. Out there Panerai has transitioned into just..another..watchmaker, competing with other watchmakers on basis of originality and quality and not pure...history. As such, some of the stuff they produce is clearly di...