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As my fondness for luxury watches grew over time so did my desire to possess accessories for them. Every small addition, whether it is a strap or a travel case, has had to not only provide a great functionality, but it also had to be beautiful and reflect the craftsmanship that goes into these timepieces. To me it’s like buying a …

As a fan of the Officine Panerai brand, it has always been a desire of mine to visit the Panerai Manufacture nestled in the historical city of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Being a lover of all things mechanical it’s only fitting that I would want to see how these amazing Swiss timepieces are put together using precise machinery and years of hand made …

Officine Panerai used the SIHH event as the backdrop for a very big announcement for the upcoming year. In continuation of their connection with the sea, Panerai has teamed up with the America’s cup as the official time piece maker of the historic sailing competition. The 35th America’s cup, which will be held in Bermuda this year, is a race that dates …

In continuation of the last few years, Officine Panerai has continued to make some advancements in terms of the methods and materials they are using in their watch cases. In 2015 there was Carbotech, 2016 introduced a 3D printed Titanium, and in 2017 we are introduced to the PAM692 BMG-TECH. After speaking to some members of the Panerai team before seeing this …

Looking back at the past couple of years, Officine Panerai has been taking a step forward and flexing its innovative muscles with some interesting technological creations. Last year they created the PAM578, a titanium tourbillon piece by utilizing 3D printing.  In 2015 they introduced us to proprietary Carbotech material which was used for the first time in the Panerai PAM616 …

In keeping with their yearly tradition, Officine Panerai has recently released the Panerai PAM852 Year of the Rooster Sealand Edition watch. This piece continues the Sealand line inspired by ancient Chinese astrological zodiac. This year, 2017 marks the year of the Rooster. As with the previous models such as the PAM850 and PAM840, the PAM852 features a preciously engraved lid …

Introduction On my aftermarket strap journey I have had the luxury of stumbling upon a lot of companies that I would not have heard of if not for the power of social media. Doing my nightly routine of enjoying the wonders of Instagram, I came across a new strap maker out of St. Petersburg, Russia. They are named Brusnitcyn Bespoke …

Throughout my amazing journey with Panerai Central I have had the luxury of meeting fans of the brand and watch enthusiasts from all over the world. Along the way I have been able to form friendships with a good number of like minded individuals. This past week I was finally able to put some faces to the screen names on a last minute …

If you are a fan of Panerai history, you are well aware that Officine Panerai has always had strong ties to the sea. Whether it was creating diving instruments for the Italian Royal Navy (Marina Militare) or designing the latest watch for the frogmen to wear while riding on the manned torpedoes, Panerai and the sea have gone hand in …

A hands on review of the new Panerai PAM690 by Brett Harmon who is one of the first owners of this amazing boutique edition in the United States.