Panerai was founded in 1860 in Italy. Through lots of hard work and generations of effort it's safe to say Panerai are an iconic watch-making company and it's here to stay; its rich history and die-hard fans reinforce this. When the brand first started, all of their watches, except one, were designed and manufactured by Rolex SA.
Panerai is most well-known for their unique cases and dials; only a few watches can be spotted from across the room, and a Panerai is most certainly one of them.