https://www.scmp.com/rss/323814/feed Officine Panerai is a luxury watch brand. Founded in Italy, it now manufacturers timepieces in Switzerland en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Josiah Ng Josiah Ng The record-breaking 66 brands exhibiting at Watches and Wonders this year gave us plenty of exotic complications, materials and designs, but as market share between top, middle and smaller scale brands continues to shift wildly amid universal price increases, this year’s biggest releases seem geared to making watches more universally wearable, durable and modernised. Brands experimented with familiar materials like platinum or titanium, but began to expand possibilities for ceramic, forged... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350452/best-watches-and-wonders-2026-launches-cartier-and-hublot-patek-philippe?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350452/best-watches-and-wonders-2026-launches-cartier-and-hublot-patek-philippe?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:44:13 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Whether you’re a collector or simply curious about watchmaking, travel can offer a way to connect with horology beyond boutiques. From specialist museums to historic workshops and brand archives, these destinations reveal the places and stories that have helped shape the craft. German Watch Museum, Glashütte, Germany The small town of Glashütte has been synonymous with German watchmaking since the mid-19th century, and its dedicated museum presents a thorough review of that legacy. The German... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3340134/worlds-best-watch-museums-workshops-and-archives-panerai-seiko?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3340134/worlds-best-watch-museums-workshops-and-archives-panerai-seiko?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 17 Jan 2026 22:00:12 +0000 Bloomberg Bloomberg In my opinion, a watch is the perfect gift. It’s something one can wear every day; it very well might last forever; it makes a statement; and it represents an understanding of what’s truly valuable – time and your loved ones. But watches are a significant commitment, which means buying them for others can cause a lot of anxiety. However, it’s especially sweet to surprise someone with a bold gift – if you have the guts for it. To help with that endeavour, I’ve put together a holiday gift... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3336043/12-luxury-timepieces-gift-every-type-watch-lover-your-life-rolex-cartier?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3336043/12-luxury-timepieces-gift-every-type-watch-lover-your-life-rolex-cartier?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 Dec 2025 06:00:13 +0000 Carla Thomas Carla Thomas Jon Hamm has earned a reputation for playing renegade characters – the kind of guys who seem perfectly put together and in control, yet are always just one misstep away from unravelling. Case in point: his latest hit, the Apple TV+ series Your Friends and Neighbors. Hamm stars as Andrew “Coop” Cooper, a hedge fund manager who, after losing his job and torpedoing his career, turns to stealing from his wealthy friends and neighbours to keep up his lavish lifestyle. His loot of choice? High-priced,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3313192/jon-hamms-cool-classic-watch-collection-mad-men-star-wore-jaeger-lecoultre-reverso-and-omega?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3313192/jon-hamms-cool-classic-watch-collection-mad-men-star-wore-jaeger-lecoultre-reverso-and-omega?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:00:17 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng Visitors to West Kowloon Cultural District’s Freespace in Hong Kong between May 26 and June 8 can catch an exhibition on one of Rolex’s most important models: the GMT-Master. The watch celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, an occasion that marks one of watchmaking’s most elegant answers to the problem of tracking multiple time zones. The watch and its namesake GMT complication gain their name from the addition of an extra watch hand that tracks time on a 24-hour index. The GMT hand can be... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3311477/enduring-legacy-rolexs-70-year-old-gmt-master-it-revolutionised-time-zone-tracking-and-brands-tudor?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3311477/enduring-legacy-rolexs-70-year-old-gmt-master-it-revolutionised-time-zone-tracking-and-brands-tudor?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 24 May 2025 20:00:11 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng This March and April, the world once again descended on Geneva for the year’s biggest watch fair, Watches and Wonders. But hanging over the fair were US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the Swiss watchmaking industry, and brands seem increasingly likely to price up their watches as a result. Nevertheless, we were cheered to spot several stars wearing Rolexes on television recently, or grail watches off screen; Breitling added another aviation-themed vintage brand to its expanding catalogue;... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3309367/7-timepiece-moments-march-and-april-2025-watches-wonders-effects-trumps-tariffs-and-bevy-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3309367/7-timepiece-moments-march-and-april-2025-watches-wonders-effects-trumps-tariffs-and-bevy-new?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 May 2025 06:00:13 +0000 It is a truism that most diver’s watches are far more likely to see the inside of a corporate boardroom than the deck of a schooner, let alone any inky ocean depths. Nonetheless, for those who want a timepiece that’s as rugged as it is stylish, an impressive range of innovative sports watches saw the light of day this year. In particular, it was a bumper year for fans of maritime horology, with a focus on covetable diver’s watches. Chief among the anticipated releases was the Tudor Black Bay 58... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3291016/built-adventure-these-rugged-timepieces-rolex-omega-richard-mille-and-others-are-made-sporty-types?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3291016/built-adventure-these-rugged-timepieces-rolex-omega-richard-mille-and-others-are-made-sporty-types?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Jan 2025 21:00:10 +0000 On June 5, Sylvester Stallone auctioned off a significant portion of his watch collection, including one of the rarest and most highly sought-after holy grail watches – ultimately fetching a total of US$6.7 million in sales. The 11-piece collection, managed by Sotheby’s, provides fascinating insight into the tastes of one of the most respected celebrity watch collectors of recent decades. Stallone, who had his break 50 years ago with the 1976 film Rocky, became a genre-defining action star,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3265642/sylvester-stallones-us67-million-watch-auction-sothebys-panerai-watches-he-put-map-his-rolex-day?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3265642/sylvester-stallones-us67-million-watch-auction-sothebys-panerai-watches-he-put-map-his-rolex-day?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Jun 2024 21:00:08 +0000 It’s been a monumental year for watches – from celebrating key anniversaries for seminal collections to record-breaking pieces at auction, the year has seen enthusiasm for watches bounce back in full force. Collaborations abounded, independents and established brands alike released bold statement pieces and brands made business moves that could shape the watch landscape for years to come. As we call time on 2023, here are our highlights for the year in high horology. 1. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms’... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3245850/2023-review-24-biggest-moments-watchmaking-rihannas-blinged-out-jacob-co-choker-cristiano-ronaldos?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3245850/2023-review-24-biggest-moments-watchmaking-rihannas-blinged-out-jacob-co-choker-cristiano-ronaldos?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 31 Dec 2023 02:00:16 +0000 If you’re looking for a statement watch to stand out in the crowd for all the right reasons, it’s time to consider a bronze case. As one of the earliest metals known to man, bronze has a storied history stretching back several millennia. The earliest bronze items ever discovered date back to 3,300 BC, therefore considered the start of the Bronze Age, a period that lasted more than two millennia, during which the alloy was primarily used for making tools, weapons and armour. Tech bro bling: 9... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3243245/bronze-watches-are-back-panerai-and-tudor-craft-modern-titans-time-while-bell-ross-add-avant-garde?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3243245/bronze-watches-are-back-panerai-and-tudor-craft-modern-titans-time-while-bell-ross-add-avant-garde?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Nov 2023 04:00:16 +0000 Luxury watch brand Panerai has expanded its Luminor and Luminor Due series with the introduction of the new Luna Rossa summer timepiece collection. Serving as the Italian Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli sailing team’s official sponsor, Panerai’s trendy new five-piece collection was inspired by the yachting world. The debut of the new summer collection has been timed with the team’s quest to conquer the 37th America’s Cup in 2024. The collection features two Luminor Quaranta models, two Luminor Due... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3227714/style-edit-panerais-luna-rossa-summer-timepiece-collection-luxury-watch-brand-expands-its-luminor?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3227714/style-edit-panerais-luna-rossa-summer-timepiece-collection-luxury-watch-brand-expands-its-luminor?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Jul 2023 02:00:14 +0000 Panerai CEO Jean-Marc Pontroué, who joined the company in 2018, calls the watchmaker “a brand of communities”. The only Italian luxury watchmaker of global renown, Panerai boasts one of the industry’s most loyal followings. “Paneristi”, as its most ardent fans are known, await releases eagerly, discussing the brand on online forums, social media and at face-to-face gatherings. Established in 1860 in Florence and an erstwhile supplier of the Royal Italian Navy, Panerai was a niche label until... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3218746/watches-and-wonders-edit-panerai-brand-communities-says-ceo-jean-marc-pontroue-and-italian-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3218746/watches-and-wonders-edit-panerai-brand-communities-says-ceo-jean-marc-pontroue-and-italian-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 May 2023 02:00:26 +0000 “If brands focus on one collection they get more visibility, especially in the digital arena – one of the best examples being Parmigiani [Fleurier],” says Swiss watch expert Alexander Friedman, founder of AF. Luxury Consulting. Ever since its inception in 1996, Parmigiani has been revered for its watchmaking capabilities, but scattered offerings in the brand’s early days made it difficult for collectors to fully grasp the brand. Fast forward to 2021, when then-new CEO Guido Terreni decided to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3218741/why-watch-brands-should-focus-one-collection-tag-heuer-carrera-iwc-ingenieur-and-tudor-black-bay?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3218741/why-watch-brands-should-focus-one-collection-tag-heuer-carrera-iwc-ingenieur-and-tudor-black-bay?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:09 +0000 The watch world ticks louder and louder in the lead up to Watches & Wonders, but in the meantime watch heads have had a lot to discuss. Omega and Swatch dropped a new MoonSwatch, Louis Vuitton built an homage to Chinese opera, H. Moser & Cie is taking us into the future with a QR Code watch, a Patek Philippe belonging to the last Qing emperor just resurfaced thanks to Phillips, and, of course, the world’s most glamorous individuals absolutely showed out with insane pieces at the 95th Academy... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3214662/5-biggest-timepiece-moments-march-michelle-yeohs-richard-mille-and-ke-huy-quans-omega-oscars-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3214662/5-biggest-timepiece-moments-march-michelle-yeohs-richard-mille-and-ke-huy-quans-omega-oscars-new?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:14 +0000 Inspired by our closest celestial body, the moon phase complication is an intriguing addition to a watch dial as it tracks the waning and waxing of the lunar cycle. Here STYLE takes a look at some of the most dazzling moon phase timepieces from big-name luxury brands worthy of adding to any collection. 1. Blancpain Evoking the connection between watchmaking and astronomy, the midnight blue variation of the Villeret Quantième Complet in red gold features the changing face of the moon and the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3207549/5-dazzling-swiss-luxury-watches-moon-phase-complications-panerai-lange-sohnes-and-blancpains?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3207549/5-dazzling-swiss-luxury-watches-moon-phase-complications-panerai-lange-sohnes-and-blancpains?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:09 +0000 Mechanical and functional timepieces have followed and supported us through history to the ends of the earth and the depths of the sea. They have followed us as we broke records in speed, set records above water and in the air, and followed us as we soared ever higher, even into space. Though technology has caught up with the times and watches are no longer the sole piece of precision equipment used to break such records, maisons have found ever more creative ways to remind us of just how... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3203270/6-most-macho-luxury-watches-2022-iwcs-top-gun-pilots-timepiece-breitlings-cathay-partnership-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3203270/6-most-macho-luxury-watches-2022-iwcs-top-gun-pilots-timepiece-breitlings-cathay-partnership-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Dec 2022 08:28:28 +0000 Twenty years ago, Panerai marked a pivotal moment in its history, as the renowned Italian luxury watchmaker expanded its operations beyond its hometown of Florence for the first time. The city it chose to kick-start its expansion was Hong Kong, and now the history of Panerai is fittingly set to be celebrated at a special exhibition in the city. Hosted at the Landmark Atrium until October 12, “Submerse in Time” the exhibition charts the brand’s history, from its Navy heritage to expanding beyond... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3194997/style-edit-panerai-hosts-immersive-submerse-time?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3194997/style-edit-panerai-hosts-immersive-submerse-time?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 Oct 2022 04:12:11 +0000 It’s one of my pet peeves: a luxury watch brand launches a women’s collection, unveiling a line that is identical to their men’s novelties, just with smaller dials. The design of the watch may have some appeal, but if the watches didn’t delight in a larger size, they will not be attractive to women just because they’ve been shrunk. When I view these women’s novelties, I am struck by how cursory the efforts have often been for what is a growing market. Of course, the watch industry isn’t the only... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3191727/her-watch-how-luxury-watchmakers-are-diversifying-womens?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3191727/her-watch-how-luxury-watchmakers-are-diversifying-womens?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Sep 2022 02:00:19 +0000 With the brand’s rich naval history, as the long-time official supplier to the Italian Navy, divers’ watches are central to Panerai’s identity. Its coveted Luminor Submersible collection was extended at Watches and Wonders 2022 with a range of pieces in a new 44mm case, with a name that reflects the innovation in size: Panerai Submersible QuarantaQuattro. The new 44mm models are available in a range of different versions, all of them perfectly kitted out for sub-aqua exploration: they’re water... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3175657/watches-wonders-edit-panerai-releases-new-submersible?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3175657/watches-wonders-edit-panerai-releases-new-submersible?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 May 2022 00:00:22 +0000 Green dials are here to stay as what used to be a niche market has become a staple in regular collections, and the colour is offered in an increasing number of ways and materials. Here are five watchmakers’ takes on the eye-catching hue ... 1. H. Moser & Cie What do you do when everyone is following in your footsteps? The team at H. Moser & Cie, the undisputed pathfinder in the last few years’ return of fumé dials – must have asked themselves this very question before Watches and Wonders. With... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3175686/watches-and-wonders-2022-5-new-timepieces-riding-green?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3175686/watches-and-wonders-2022-5-new-timepieces-riding-green?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:05:13 +0000 Find out all you need to know about the latest news in the world of watches, from Omega and Swatch’s latest collaboration that sent watch lovers around the world scrambling to buy one for themselves, to Rolex celebrating its achievements in equestrian sports and motor racing. Omega Swatch MoonSwatch Collaboration Omega and Swatch’s latest collaboration bridging the ever-tinier gap between luxury and streetwear is the Bioceramic MoonSwatch collection, featuring 11 celestial designs inspired by... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3175007/top-luxury-watch-news-know-right-now-rolex-celebrating-10?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3175007/top-luxury-watch-news-know-right-now-rolex-celebrating-10?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Apr 2022 06:37:17 +0000 Throughout its long history, which stretches back to the day in 1860 when founder Giovanni Panerai opened his first watch shop in Florence, storied Italian luxury watch manufacturer Panerai has focused on making horological excellence available to everyone. Now, perhaps the most iconic of all Panerai’s collections, Luminor, presents equally stunning men’s and women’s versions of two of its most celebrated lines, Marina and Due. The Luminor collection’s central innovation was patented by Panerai... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3166593/style-edit-panerais-his-and-hers-luminor-marina-and-due?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3166593/style-edit-panerais-his-and-hers-luminor-marina-and-due?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Feb 2022 02:00:25 +0000 It’s surely one of the most formidable of roles for any male Chinese actor to take on: playing Mao Zedong, the most influential and recognisable face in modern China’s history. Still, when 35-year-old Chinese heartthrob Li Yifeng was offered the opportunity, in last year’s blockbuster film The Pioneer, he was more than up for the challenge. “I’m always looking for innovations and opportunities to transform myself, and I hope I can demonstrate a different character with each role, not being... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3162557/chinese-actor-li-yifeng-his-biggest-roles-yet-mao-zedong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3162557/chinese-actor-li-yifeng-his-biggest-roles-yet-mao-zedong?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Jan 2022 09:06:13 +0000 A veteran of the denim industry in Hong Kong, Philip Law Yuk-moon started buying art toys in 1998 to decorate the offices of his own company, a supplier and manufacturer of premium denim jeans and streetwear. Law is passionate about Kaws and Bearbrick figures and, over the past 20 years, has acquired several hundred – turning his office into a mini museum. “I love Kaws figures because of their extraordinary design and, unexpectedly, with their ever-increasing prices, they are a good investment... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3162444/meet-philip-law-hong-kong-fashion-veteran-and-collector?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3162444/meet-philip-law-hong-kong-fashion-veteran-and-collector?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:19 +0000 The latest update to one of Panerai’s best-loved collections, the Luminor Marina Quaranta presents an old favourite in a novel new size that reconnects it with its own history. What’s more, there’s a choice of three different dial configurations to ensure there’s one to suit everyone’s taste. The Luminor collection has a long history, taking its name from the luminous material that adorns its dials. It was trademarked by Panerai as long ago as 1949, part of a lengthy heritage of innovation that... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3160736/style-edit-inside-panerais-new-40mm-luminor-marina-quaranta?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3160736/style-edit-inside-panerais-new-40mm-luminor-marina-quaranta?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Dec 2021 02:00:30 +0000 Panerai has form when it comes to satisfying the requirements of particularly exacting groups of customers. For many years, the luxury watch manufacturer – founded in 1860 in Florence and based these days in Neuchâtel, Switzerland – was the official supplier of precision instruments to the Italian Navy, and in particular its specialist diving corps. So for loved ones, friends and relatives who are particularly hard to please, you can take your pick from a range of timepieces designed by a brand... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3160074/style-edit-panerais-best-christmas-gifts-italian-brands?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3160074/style-edit-panerais-best-christmas-gifts-italian-brands?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Dec 2021 02:00:22 +0000 We in Hong Kong now have the chance to release our inner creativity by painting dramatic pictures in the air without even picking up a brush, thanks to an exciting competition from Italian luxury watchmaker Panerai. The Light Painting Competition – Luminate Your Time Challenge, at the brand’s Canton Road flagship boutique in Tsim Sha Tsui until November 21, offers a whole new way to flex your creative muscles. The biggest reveals at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2021 With its history as a supplier... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3156076/style-edit-win-panerai-watch-winder-luxury-brands-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3156076/style-edit-win-panerai-watch-winder-luxury-brands-new?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 Nov 2021 07:15:49 +0000 The digitisation of this year’s edition of Watches & Wonders seems to have rendered obsolete the practice of buyers putting their names on lists and waiting months for the year’s latest launch to arrive in boutiques. Perhaps thanks to the fact they were able to focus their resources and attention on production rather than creating a physical spectacle, a number of brands have been able to coincide product availability with announcements of their novelties at the fair. While this isn’t the case... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3135422/watches-wonders-geneva-2021s-biggest-brand-reveals?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3135422/watches-wonders-geneva-2021s-biggest-brand-reveals?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 31 May 2021 01:55:21 +0000 This year’s watch fairs, as well as Paris Couture Week – a hub for jewellery launches – all went online due to the pandemic. Don’t fret though, timepiece and jewellery maisons are still putting out gorgeous collections that offer beauty, craftsmanship and lots of dazzle. Here are some of the most anticipated launches and news titbits for watch lovers. The most talked-about luxury watch releases to lust after this season Watch & Wonders joins hands with Net-a-Porter The watch industry has... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3104872/sienna-millers-dazzling-gucci-high-jewellery-necklace?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3104872/sienna-millers-dazzling-gucci-high-jewellery-necklace?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Oct 2020 11:00:09 +0000 Luxury-watch maker Officine Panerai is known for its big and bulky timepieces. But its bestsellers are becoming smaller and smaller, largely due to Chinese buyers. Its original military watches had 60 millimetre dials, yet the Italian brand now sells models as small as 38mm in China because of the preference there for more discreet products. The watchmaker’s pivot to making smaller modes is an example of how luxury goods makers are retooling to suit Chinese tastes. This process is being... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3101592/luxury-what-chinese-want-counts-sales-rest-world-fall?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3101592/luxury-what-chinese-want-counts-sales-rest-world-fall?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Sep 2020 21:15:12 +0000 From Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk to Mark Zuckerberg, tech billionaires and CEOs are not exactly known for their style, or indulging in luxury items like timepieces. Between the late Steve Job’s quartz Seiko watch and black Issey Mikayki turtlenecks to Mark Zuckerberg’s zip-up hoodies, the statement they seem to want to make with their fashion choices is that they just don’t care. Seiko to reintroduce the watch Steve Jobs was wearing in 1984. Exclusively in Japan. https://t.co/bQuXFfEHIr HT... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3094394/no-rolex-were-rich-why-billionaires-jeff-bezos-bill-gates?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3094394/no-rolex-were-rich-why-billionaires-jeff-bezos-bill-gates?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Jul 2020 19:00:21 +0000 The world of watches has certainly seen plenty of disruption this year. Not only did Covid-19 cause manufacturers and shops to close, it also meant that the biggest horology events of the year – namely the Watches & Wonders Geneva (formerly SIHH) and Baselworld fairs, which were expected to happen simultaneously for the first time in April and May – were cancelled. But as the saying goes, the show must go on. Just, in this case, in a different format. As 5 big luxury watch brands quit, can... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3089286/watches-wonders-2020-highlights-cartier-panerai-hermes-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3089286/watches-wonders-2020-highlights-cartier-panerai-hermes-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 16 Jun 2020 19:00:14 +0000 Panerai celebrates the 70th anniversary of Luminor with a trio of timepieces that take the luminescent material beyond the dial and hands. The three Luminor Marina 70 Years of Luminor collection references, PAM01117, 01118 and 01119, use titanium, Carbotech and Fibratech as the case material, respectively. Panerai’s Luminor Due Goldtech is a dressier, slimmer upgrade The materials bring lightness to the 44mm case that features the Luminor Marina’s slanted bezel. In black, each feature a dial in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3085669/why-panerais-70-years-luminor-watch-collection-wont-let-you?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3085669/why-panerais-70-years-luminor-watch-collection-wont-let-you?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 23 May 2020 05:00:24 +0000 James Bond’s relationships with women do not last long, but his relationship with Omega is another story. As Omega is one of 007’s favourite diver watches, and as the anticipated latest instalment No Time to Die will mark the 25th anniversary with the luxury watchmaker, we are presenting our top six high-end diving watches, from Omega to Ulysse Nardin. They combine sporty-sophisticated designs with avant-garde material which is perfect to wear when you are under the sea, close to the shore or... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3074452/james-bond-inspired-diving-watches-daniel-craigs-omega?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3074452/james-bond-inspired-diving-watches-daniel-craigs-omega?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Mar 2020 18:00:13 +0000 With Luminor Due Goldtech, Panerai joins the phenomenon of brand-exclusive gold alloys, which has from other brands previously given us alluring metal cocktails like Everose and honey gold. Panerai’s 18ct offering contains a hefty serving of copper for a rich, saturated, sunset-evoking colour, as well as platinum. The platinum works as a chemical stabiliser, preventing any change of colour over a long period of time because of oxidation. Luminor Due was released in 2016. Luminor refers to the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3047514/how-panerai-authored-its-own-exclusive-gold-alloy-sleek?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3047514/how-panerai-authored-its-own-exclusive-gold-alloy-sleek?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Jan 2020 18:00:10 +0000 For many, a stress- and routine-free retired life is the stuff of dreams. But for others, freedom means more time to take on new challenges. The latter could not be a better description of the retired life of Fong Wing Ngai, a watch enthusiast turned museum curator. The curator of the Macau Timepiece Museum, which opened in 2019, Fong is a Panerai fanatic and all-round timepiece lover. He has amassed a collection numbering into the hundreds over the past two decades, curating a private... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3045291/panerai-fanatic-fong-wing-ngais-private-timepiece-collection?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3045291/panerai-fanatic-fong-wing-ngais-private-timepiece-collection?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Jan 2020 08:00:08 +0000 Italian racing yacht team Luna Rossa Challenge made its way to the 36th America’s Cup as the Challenger of Record earlier this year. The team’s colours have found their way to several special edition Panerai timepieces, including a regatta and a GMT reference, as well as a Submersible. For this unboxing, we take a look at a fourth design from Panerai’s Luna Rossa collaboration, the Luminor Luna Rossa Chrono Flyback 44mm in ceramic. Panerai’s lightest feat? The Luminor Tourbillon GMT Lo... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3043346/unboxing-panerais-luminor-luna-rossa-chrono-flyback?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3043346/unboxing-panerais-luminor-luna-rossa-chrono-flyback?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Dec 2019 07:00:10 +0000 Originally made for the Italian Navy in the 1950s, Panerai’s Luminor collection is hugely popular because of its distinct design – the sturdy cushion-shaped case, the large dial and the characteristic bridge-shaped device which seals the crown with a lever and protects it from accidental shocks. Panerai’s submersible resurfaces as a stand-alone line In 2016, Panerai introduced the Luminor Due, a thinner version of the iconic watch for enthusiasts looking for sleeker options in new colours and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3041190/style-edit-panerai-thinks-slim-luminor-due-models?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3041190/style-edit-panerai-thinks-slim-luminor-due-models?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Dec 2019 04:30:11 +0000 Things might not be altogether stable in Hong Kong currently, but the city remains a focus for the luxury watch world with Panerai Officine making it the exclusive location for its worldwide launch of three new Luminor Luna Rossa models. Most watch aficionados will know that Panerai has a traditional association with the sea and the Italian navy. Not surprisingly, it is an official sponsor and the official watch of Luna Rossa AC75, the Challenger of Record for the 36th America’s Cup, to be held... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3036405/style-edit-what-do-hong-kong-americas-cup-and-italian-navy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3036405/style-edit-what-do-hong-kong-americas-cup-and-italian-navy?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 06 Nov 2019 01:00:19 +0000 As about 30 pairs of diving fins paddle awkwardly at the surface of the sapphire-blue waters of Bora Bora, Guillaume Néry cuts elegantly through the water, gliding effortlessly to the seabed, and looks up at us and the reef sharks circling around. From his vantage point, we must all look a panicked pod of seals desperately trying to escape Great Whites. We’re in French Polynesia as part of the Panerai Guillaume Néry Experience, where clients who buy the selected limited-edition timepiece are... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3035723/guillaume-nery-record-breaking-free-diver-mission-save?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3035723/guillaume-nery-record-breaking-free-diver-mission-save?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Nov 2019 02:00:13 +0000 Bond 25, the 25th instalment in the James Bond series, will reportedly debut in cinemas in 2020. Despite being a few months away, fans are hyped about the new release and the killer (literally) outfits that Daniel Craig will wear in his final appearance as James Bond – outfits which are sure to include impeccable suits, cool sunglasses and his signature Omega Seamaster watch. The British secret agent will wear that specific watch model in the movie as part of the franchise’s long-term... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3019124/5-mens-watches-wouldnt-look-amiss-james-bonds?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3019124/5-mens-watches-wouldnt-look-amiss-james-bonds?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Jul 2019 05:00:09 +0000 The luxury Italian watchmaker Panerai’s latest feat in complications involves a tourbillon and skeletonised movement with a barely-there dial. The new Luminor Tourbillon GMT Lo Scienzato’s dark, hollow case has been created using 3D printing technology. View this post on Instagram A new green Military look for the Luminor Tourbillon “Lo Scienziato”. A sandblasted titanium 3D printed case with carbotech bezel, crown and level. 277 components in 96 grams of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3016883/how-panerais-luminor-tourbillon-gmt-lo-scienzato?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3016883/how-panerais-luminor-tourbillon-gmt-lo-scienzato?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Jul 2019 05:00:13 +0000 Luxury Italian watchmaker Panerai hosted a two-day event, Survival Instruments for Modern Heroes, featuring a mysterious, cavernous underwater “world” created inside Shanghai’s Minsheng Art Pier. We arrived on May 21 to check out the venue, which offered guests a sense of adventure as well as two of the brand’s new timepieces. Why Apple Watch’s new Watch OS6 operating system needs the iPhone less than before Panerai is newly under the helm of Jean-Marc Pontroué, and a shift of emotions was... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3013374/watchmaker-panerai-takes-luminor-submersible-fans?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3013374/watchmaker-panerai-takes-luminor-submersible-fans?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 Jun 2019 07:00:08 +0000 For many in the worlds of business and finance, the watch is the ultimate status symbol. Junior bankers use their first bonus to buy a brand new Omega, executives compare notes on their latest Rolexes and Silicon Valley technology colleagues trade workout data with one another using their Apple Watches. “A watch can say something without using words,” Hamilton Powell, CEO of Crown & Caliber, an online secondary market for luxury watches. “It conveys style, achievement and can be the ultimate... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3007631/tim-cook-has-apple-watch-which-watch-does-jeff-bezos?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3007631/tim-cook-has-apple-watch-which-watch-does-jeff-bezos?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 Apr 2019 09:00:11 +0000 Since Compagnie Financière Richemont bought Officine Panerai in 1997, the Italian watch brand has basically only known one CEO. Last April, former Roger Dubuis CEO Jean-Marc Pontroué stepped into the well-worn shoes of Angelo Bonati. He tells us about his first year in the job and outlines his vision for the watchmaker. Jewellery watches, we leave for brands like Cartier. For us we have the world of the sea   What was the mission when you took over Panerai? I don’t think they had a mission but... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/3006585/panerais-jean-marc-pontroue-talks-submersibles-e?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/3006585/panerais-jean-marc-pontroue-talks-submersibles-e?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 19 Apr 2019 08:00:11 +0000 Green is officially the new blue. We saw plenty of green at Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in Genève in January. We can now confirm green is the colour of 2019 as Patek Philippe and Rolex, the biggest players at Baselworld, both unveil timepieces in that shade. SIHH and Baselworld unite behind April 2020 dates – making life easier for visitors Here are the latest offerings from Baselworld, and a quick refresher of the green novelties that caught our eye in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3003090/baselworld-2019-patek-philippe-and-rolex-confirm?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3003090/baselworld-2019-patek-philippe-and-rolex-confirm?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Mar 2019 05:00:04 +0000 It feels like the year of the Submersibles for Panerai, ever since it unveiled a long list at SIHH 2019 – from the new Submersible Marina Militare Carbotech PAM979 and PAM961 to the Submersible Luna Rossa PAM 1039. They’ve just added the Bronzo PAM 968 to the line-up. The new 47mm timepiece, which retails for €16,000 (US$16,500), features bronze as a case material for the first time in the Submersible collection.   While this might not sound like thrilling news, bronze is a material that has... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002299/panerais-new-bronzo-pam-968-submersible-watch-we-get-hands?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3002299/panerais-new-bronzo-pam-968-submersible-watch-we-get-hands?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Mar 2019 14:00:11 +0000 Less than a year since taking over Officine Panerai, CEO Jean-Marc Pontroué is already making his first moves in re-engineering the brand by carving out the maison’s Luminor Submersible into a new stand-alone Submersible line. This separates Panerai’s novelties into four main collections: the Luminor, the Radiomir, the Due, and now the Submersible. No surprise, then, that the focus of Panerai’s SIHH 2019 was a new collection of Submersibles. Angelo Bonati, who helped build Panerai from a single... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3002264/panerais-submersible-resurfaces-stand-alone-line?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3002264/panerais-submersible-resurfaces-stand-alone-line?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Mar 2019 05:00:05 +0000 A watch lover with a collection that reflects some of the milestone moments in his career, Irish actor Pierce Brosnan recently sat down with us to chat about his latest timepiece obsession, new film projects – and the things he doesn’t make time for anymore. The former James Bond star, 65, spoke at this year’s watch fair, the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva, Switzerland, about how he became an ambassador to the independent watch brand Speake-Marin. How did you discover... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/2186327/former-james-bond-pierce-brosnan-talks-watches-making-movies?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/2186327/former-james-bond-pierce-brosnan-talks-watches-making-movies?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Feb 2019 18:02:15 +0000 The pig’s position as the 12th and last animal of the Chinese zodiac – according to fable – reflects its lazy persona. Legend has it that the pig got hungry on its way to join the other animals in a race to be inducted into the zodiac, and took a nap after stopping to satiate its gluttonous desires. While keeping track of time was not that particular pig’s strong suit, the same cannot be said for these luxury swine-inspired timepieces. Leading watchmakers have put their imaginations to work,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/2183875/7-year-pig-luxury-watches-you-would-want-flaunt-lunar-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/2183875/7-year-pig-luxury-watches-you-would-want-flaunt-lunar-new?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Feb 2019 02:02:38 +0000