Exclusive Interview with New Panerai CEO Jean-Marc Pontroué

I recently had the honor of sitting down and talking all thing Panerai with the newly appointed Panerai CEO, Jean-Marc Pontroué for his first ever interview in the newly renovated Beverly Hills boutique on Rodeo drive. After being spearheaded by Angelo Bonati for the past 17 years, Jean-Marc Pontroué took over for the brand around 4 months ago and it going full speed now. There have been a lot of rumblings amongst fans of the brand in regards to the direction the brand has been taking recently in regards to slimmer cases, less water resistant watches, and special editions.

With this sit down interview we were able to get some of these questions you have answered as well as discuss his vision for the brand, it’s rich history, and how Panerai can continue to innovate with new materials and technologies, as well as other things.