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Beyond the watch

Honoring the past, celebrating the present, and building the future – one chapter at a time.

Explore the history and legacy forging our identity

Going “Beyond the watch" means unlocking the doors to our heritage, shedding light on the milestones that have shaped our journey and showcasing the manufacturing expertise that enabled us to create precision instruments for modern heroes—all while staying true to the origins that define our identity.

Whether it’s exploring functional aesthetics, uncovering untold chapters of our history, or understanding the meticulous research and development behind every material and complication, going beyond the watch celebrates what truly matters: innovation, an unwavering pursuit of excellence, and timeless storytelling.

Honoring the past, celebrating the present, and building the future – one chapter at a time. 

New Episode

Episode 3: Functional Design - Functional Design, Refined.


Clear numerals, the sandwich dial construction, luminosity, and a small seconds indicator ensured G.Panerai & Figlio's precision instruments functionality and reliability.


To guarantee water resistance, the winding crown was integrated into a lever device on the case. When lifted, it allowed the watch to be wound and adjusted; when closed, it pressed the crown tightly, preventing water penetration.

Since the first patent application in 1955, this innovation remains a defining feature of Panerai watches.

The OP Logo, with its dual arrows, symbolizes the brand’s dedication to creating precision instruments for underwater use and the furniture of landing aid systems for helicopters and aircraft carrier equipment. 

The Episodes

Episode 1: Panerai History - Travel back in time 

Dating back to 1860, Panerai’s century-long story began in Florence at “Ponte delle Grazie” when Giovanni Panerai opened his watchmaker's shop.

The pivotal relationship with the Italian Royal Navy, established by the G. Panerai & Figlio, shaped the brand’s identity, as they supplied precision instruments designed to meet the Navy's exacting standards. 

This collaboration laid the foundation for decades of innovation, driven by the rigorous demands of naval operations. The results included the introduction of the first prototype, Ref. 2533, in 1935, and followed by the development of a long power reserve, to address the evolving challenges faced by commandos of that era.

Episode 2: Functional Design - The rise of functional design

Since its origins, Panerai has been committed to over a century of innovation and development, where instruments were developed for performance and the design was functional, in response to evolving technical needs.

To meet the needs of the Italian Royal Navy, in 1916 the Radiomir patent was registered, a radium-based substance reaching high level of luminosity. In the following decades, to increase luminosity even further, a sandwich dial construction was introduced consisting of two superimposed plates designed to contain a large quantity of self-luminous material with the upper plate being perforated with the numerals and hour markers, ensuring an unparalleled level of luminosity.

The dials contained such a significant amount of self-luminous substance that underwater commandos often had to cover them with mud or seaweed during night operations to avoid being spotted. 

Episode 3: Functional Design - Functional Design, Refined.


Clear numerals, the sandwich dial construction, luminosity, and a small seconds indicator ensured G.Panerai & Figlio's precision instruments functionality and reliability.


To guarantee water resistance, the winding crown was integrated into a lever device on the case. When lifted, it allowed the watch to be wound and adjusted; when closed, it pressed the crown tightly, preventing water penetration.

Since the first patent application in 1955, this innovation remains a defining feature of Panerai watches.

The OP Logo, with its dual arrows, symbolizes the brand’s dedication to creating precision instruments for underwater use and the furniture of landing aid systems for helicopters and aircraft carrier equipment.