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- Panerai Boutique Geneva, Rue du Rhône 21 - Genève, SWITZERLAND
- Phone: +41 22 818 66 44
now opening
- opening hours
- Mon 10:00 — 18:30
- Tue 10:00 — 18:30
- Wed 10:00 — 18:30
- Thu 10:00 — 18:30
- Fri 10:00 — 18:30
- Sat 10:00 — 17:45
- special openings
- December 24th/ 10:00 - 17:00
- December 31st/ 10:00 - 17:00
- days closed
- December 25th
- January 1st
Distance: Km
Description
Panerai is the product of distinct traditions rooted in two countries: the sophistication
of Swiss watchmaking artistry and an illustrious history of design inheritance from
Italy. Situated at 21 Rue du Rhône in Geneva, in one of the most prestigious streets in
the world, Panerai proudly unveils its unprecedented flagship store concept named
“Modularità Espressiva”: two whole floors characterized by innovative modularity
and Italian design blend physical and digital features to deliver a unique sensorial
experience.
Upon entering the boutique, Panerai’s iconic luminous green wall clock may be the
first element to grab customers’ attention, but one of the most striking novelties is
the presence of a large videowall on which product can be impressively projected
and magnified.
TV screens and touchscreen monitors are also available to display details that are of
interest, while glassless lightbox displays break down the barrier between customer
and product and invite them to interact with the watches.To reinforce this principle of experiential interaction, underneath the staircase leading
to the second floor is a corner dedicated to the Laboratorio di Idee, a wall with
portholes that “allows customers to touch and see Panerai’s philosophy of creating
and developing new materials and movements in a transformative and sustainable
way” states Creative Director Alvaro Maggini.
This core vision comprised of sustainable building and transformation is echoed in
the modular lounge on the second floor.
A stunning room with Italian furniture and iconic design pieces adorn the bright
space, complemented by Italian literature and design books and, of course, some of
the most prestigious high complication and special edition Panerai references.
The lounge can undergo a rapid transformation and become an elegant dining room
in occasion of press and client events.
When not in the lounge, clients are invited to visit the next-door bar area.
The bar in Art Deco style comprises one of the main elements in this area, a dual
space that functions both as a café and drinks bar as well as an interactive rotating
shelf through which customers can play and discover their favorite strap and case
combination. A moveable platform follows the curve of the bar and allows customers
to enjoy an Italian coffee or signature aperitivo during the experience.
The bottom of the bar structure is composed of ten containers holding ten different
coffee beans from around the world, turning a core component of Italian culture and
habit into an impressive piece of art.
An original Vespa from 1956 and a beautiful library housing glassless product displays
and Italian vintage elements complete the setting. A modular stand-alone display
shelf area can be used to highlight the novelties of the moment or major partnerships:
when needed however, these shelves can be folded down onto themselves to create
further walking space. The peak of the floor’s animation however is in the shape of a curious periscope,
behind which customers can see relevant Panerai stories unfold.
This new creative concept, “Modularità Espressiva”, will be soon adopted in Panerai
boutiques all over the world, redesigning the brands’ relationship with its customers.