Created in 1938 for the Italian Navy, the first Panerai watch was also the
first military divers’ watch. It is the history of this watch, along with the
unique design, that appeals so much to watch enthusiasts. Faced with the dilemma
of designing watches that divers could read while underwater, Officine Panerai
devised a simple solution: make the watches extremely large. When international
watch trends began to favor a larger watch, Panerai, the small Florentine
company that had manufactured watches for both the Italian and the Egyptian
navies, was rediscovered. Officine Panerai continues to demonstrate the
principles that have always inspired the Panerai family: innovation,
exclusivity, and quality. To view the complete line,
visit the Panerai
website.
