Global specialty watch boutique brand Panerai, known for its exquisite designs has opened its first boutique in South India.
The newest store has come at the Phoenix Mall of Asia, located in the northern outskirts of Bengaluru.
The Panerai boutique is operated by Art of Time, a premium retailer of time pieces with a presence in Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore and Chennai.
Editor’s Note
Giovanni Panerai opened his first shop in 1860 at “Ponte alle Grazie” in Florence, serving not only as a watch shop and workshop, but also as the city’s first watchmaking school.
Panerai produced over 55,000 timepieces in 2024 and reported revenues of INr 4,856 Cr (CHF 493 Mn).
The key factors driving Panerai’s popularity among watch enthusiasts is its instantly recognisable design.
The watches are sized in 42mm, 44mm and 47mm with minimal dials, high legibility and a distinctive numeral hour markers.