WebWind 1 Posted August 30, 2010 In the 1900 the first Panerai watchmaker's shop moves from Ponte alle Grazie to the Piazza San Giovanni site in Florence. Historical photo of the shop This shop is still there. Photos were taken in the Friday morning (27-08-2010). I know that shop (or now boutique) was in reconstruction, but things became more interesting when I was photographing. After first photo lady in violet blouse (please pay attention on her watches on the next pic) came to me from side and questioned me why I am photographing when they are in reconstruction. Maybe she was boos of this shop because she was very well informed about Panerai and details when will be shop reopened (this week). I asked her if I could take some pictures inside, and answer was ........ "no". After she talked to two workers (???) they lowered the shutter and hide Officine Panerai sign. ... and that is all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted August 30, 2010 Interesting to see... thanks, WebWind! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverspeed 10 Posted August 30, 2010 Was in Florence few years ago and couldn't find it... I got the PAM229 instead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WebWind 1 Posted August 30, 2010 Was in Florence few years ago and couldn't find it...I got the PAM229 instead It is very easy to find. It is in if front of the Baptistery of San Giovanni on that stands in both the Piazza del Duomo and the Piazza di San Giovanni, across from the Duomo cathedral and the Giotto bell tower (Campanile di Giotto). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted August 30, 2010 Is that a real 229? no. it is a figment of your imagination Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedzmaster 0 Posted August 30, 2010 I asked her if I could take some pictures inside, and answer was ........ "no". She probably thought you were taking photos for a future heist, aka Italian Job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WebWind 1 Posted August 30, 2010 I asked her if I could take some pictures inside, and answer was ........ "no". She probably thought you were taking photos for a future heist, aka Italian Job! That steel shutter in front of show window seems bombproof. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,512 Posted August 31, 2010 I asked her if I could take some pictures inside, and answer was ........ "no". :( She probably thought you were taking photos for a future heist, aka Italian Job! That steel shutter in front of show window seems bombproof. Never go through, when all you have to do is lift up... anyway I didn't say that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WebWind 1 Posted August 31, 2010 Never go through, when all you have to do is lift up... anyway I didn't say that :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
