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The History:
In
1850 Giovanni Panerai opened a small watchmakers shop on the
Ponte alle Grazie in Florence. After moving and growing
several times, Orologeria G Panerai & Co settled in the
Archiepiscopal Palace. The shop sold some of the most
well-known Swiss made timepieces, such as Rolex, Vacheron
Constantin, Patek Philippe, and others. Their repair shop
became the first watchmaking school in Florence.
But, some of Panerai's most valuable work was for the Italian
Navy. They made everything from Aiming Devices for Patrol
boats, to Depth Gauges, to Underwater Floodlights. They were
comissioned to make water and pressure proof watches and wrist
compasses for the elite divers of the Italian Navy, equivalent
to the US Navy Seals, who were brave enough to navigate the "Mignatta",
also nicknamed "The Pig". "The Pig" was a two manned
underwater assault craft made from a modified torpedo. These
instruments and watches that Panerai made were considered
military secrets
Today, the rich history and proud craftsmanship behind Panerai
still resonates through every watch made today. Most Panerai
owners will tell you that there is something special about
these watches, something that causes them to be more
passionate about these watches than any other watch they own.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: *Although we sell 100% Original and
Authentic Panerai watches, we are not affiliated with
Panerai
and do not claim to be authorized
Panerai
dealers. We deal in pre-owned
Panerai
watches. Technically speaking, just like an automobile, once a
watch leaves an authorized dealership it is no longer
considered brand new. Any references in this website stating
that a watch is "Brand New," "New," or "As New" is to be
understood as a watch that has never been worn, however, all
warranties expressed or implied will be honored by the owner
of this website and not
Panerai.
Panerai
warranties
are non-transferable.
We carry a large watch selection
including, the Swiss Army watch, Swiss watch, Rolex watch,
Omega watch, Gucci watch, Cartier watch, Breitling watch, Tag
Heuer, Ebel watch, Concord watch, Watch Winders, Audemars &
Piguet watch, Baume & Mercier watch, Breitling watch, Bulgari
watch, Franck Muller watch,
Gucci watch, Patek Philippe, Panerai watches and more. |