Inside the Panerai Boutique in New York — A Look at Five Exceptional Watches

Haute Time was recently invited to step inside the Panerai boutique at 545 Madison Avenue in New York, where we got the chance to look at five of our favorite pieces which really demonstrate the flexibility of the brand. Our first pick is the Luminor 1950 10 day, which we love for its black-on-black ceramic […]

By Seth Semilof

Officine Panerai Releases Luminor 1950 Rattrapante 8 Days Titanio-47mm

Haute horlogerie brand Officine Panerai of Neuchâtel has unveiled the new Luminor 1950 Rattrapante 8 Days Titanio, a perfect specimen of high quality sports watchmaking where design and function combine to make a truly stunning timepiece. The watch is a split-second chronograph and contains a vertical clutch and twin column wheels; the watch also contains […]

Panerai’s Latest Pieces for Winter 2012-2013

Haute horlogerie manufacture Panerai of Neuchâtel is introducing their Winter 2012-2013 timepieces, two of which are the PAM 421 Radiomir 3 Days GMT Oro Rosso and PAM 439 Radiomir Oro Rosso. Both watches feature a unique and elegant red gold case and hand-wound mechanical movement. The chronographs are available in a variety of case sizes. […]

Panerai Celebrates Haute Living Publisher Kamal Hotchandani at Private Dinner

The evening started with a toast to Haute Living Magazine Publisher Kamal Hotchandani for his work with Sailing Heals. The announcement that billionaire Stewart Rahr had donated $25,000 to the charity furthered the excitement in the Bal Harbour Panerai boutique where the gathering was held. The party then continued to a private dinner at Alan […]

Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Panerai Radiomir 1940 Oro Rosso

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day is Carmelo Anthony’s choice – its the Radiomir 1940 Oro Rosso by Panerai. Named for its “oro rosso” or red gold construction, the Radiomir 1940 Oro Rossos’ case is 18k red gold measuring 47mm. This Radiomir features a hand wound, mechanical, exclusive Panerai OP XXVII caliber movement with […]

Panerai Celebrate Yacht Racing With Debut of Film Amorita’s Unlucky Day

Although the winds may have been howling, the show went on in true sailing spirit as luxury watchmakers Officine Panerai gathered to host the exclusive New York premier of “07/07/07: Amorita’s Unlucky Day”.  The documentary film follows the crash of the Amorita yacht, in which the boat sunk almost instantaneously to the bottom of the ocean. Miraculously nobody […]

Hard Cases: The Panerai Radiomir Composite 3 Days & Radiomar Black Seal 3 Days Automatic

Even today, when its history should be known by anyone with pretensions to serious interest in watchmaking, Panerai is sometimes misperceived as a maker of fashionably large watches –a follower, in short, rather than a leader. Nothing could be further from the truth. Panerai began life as an instrument maker and created some of the […]

Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Panerai Luminor 1950 Tourbillon GMT Ceramica

The Panerai Luminor 1950 Tourbillon GMT Ceramica is today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day. The hand-wound mechanical movement powering this timepiece is the Calibre P. 2005, completely manufactured by Panerai. The Luminor 1950 Tourbillon GMT Ceramica features hours, minutes and seconds functions, along with a second time zone, power reserve indicator on the back […]

Panerai Announces a Pair of Radiomir Composite Models

In 2010, Panerai introduced a new material to watch design, Panerai Composite. The two new models in the Panerai collection released October 10th, PAM00504 and the PAM00505, are both crafted from this innovative substance that was previously used in aeronautics, automotive and motorcycle components. It is resistant to scratches and high temperatures guaranteeing a high […]

Officine Panerai Present Magnetic Field-Resistant Luminor Submersible 1950

Florence-based luxury watchmakers Officine Panerai have released the impressive Luminor Submersible 1950 Amagnetic 3 Days Automatic Titanio. This new watch has been developed by Panerai to withstand extreme magnetic fields: the Luminor Submersible 1950 is resistant up to 40,000 A/m (ampere per meter). This impressive technical build allows the watch to take more than eight […]

Panerai Unveils the 2012 Boutique Special Edition Series

Officine Panerai have announced the release of a collection of Special Edition watches to celebrate their new boutiques in Bal Harbour, La Jolla, Palm Beach and Las Vegas. Each of these special timepieces will bear a unique engraving to represent the geo-cultural spirit of each of the new boutiques. This limited edition collection, called the […]

10 Years On, Panerai Toasts Hong Kong

Officine Panerai will celebrate the tenth anniversary of its presence in Hong Kong this October with a retrospective in the company’s boutique in the city’s center. Located in the Prince’s Building on the southern end of Statue Square, the four-part exhibit will play on the qualities that have endeared Panerai to a loyal customer base: […]

Officine Panerai Catches the Essence of Bal Harbour, Palm Beach

Every year Officine Panerai offers an exclusive boutique collection, and this year they are poised to flatter the South Florida communities of Bal Harbour and Palm Beach – in addition to La Jolla, California and Las Vegas, Nevada. Starting this fall, Officine Panerai is coming out with a line of special edition Luminor Marina wristwatches […]

It’s About Time: Officine Panerai Opens Boutique in La Jolla

La Jolla is getting its fix of Italian luxury timepieces via Panerai’s new boutique. Located at 1135 Prospect Street, a nautical theme runs throughout the 925-square-foot space. Many of the bright elements inside the store were imported from Italy, staying true to the brand’s roots. Panerai’s signature wall clock, found in every boutique, sits proudly, […]

Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2012

On May 30th, the second yacht challenge in the Panerai series took place in Les Voiles de Antibes. The competition takes place over a five-day span in which yacht enthusiasts sail the coastal waters of the Mediterranean in a regatta or compete in match races against other crews. For eight years in a row, Officine […]

Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2012

On May 30th, the second yacht challenge in the Panerai series took place in Les Voiles de Antibes. The competition takes place over a five-day span in which yacht enthusiasts sail the coastal waters of the Mediterranean in a regatta or compete in match races against other crews. For eight years in a row, Officine […]