Panerai Watches at Auction in Australia

About Panerai

Panerai is a watch house founded in 1860 and based in Florence, Italy · Neuchâtel, Switzerland, best known for Luminor and Radiomir. Crown Auctions offers pre-owned Panerai pieces in its Australian online auctions. Each lot is inspected by specialists and listed with photographs and condition notes.

Giovanni Panerai opened a watch shop in Florence in 1860. The company went on to supply precision instruments and dive watches to Italian Navy frogmen.

Its cushion-shaped cases, sandwich dials and crown-protecting bridge became a cult design after the brand launched to the public in 1993.

Signature styles

The Panerai watches collectors look for

Luminor

The crown-protecting lever bridge, and the most recognisable Panerai.

Radiomir

The original 1930s design with wire lugs.

Submersible

Professional divers with rotating bezels.

Availability at Crown

Buying Panerai through Crown

Pre-owned Panerai pieces come to Crown from private collectors and estates, so what is on offer changes week to week. Every lot is inspected by our specialists and photographed in detail, with condition notes, before it goes live. Register once and set a brand alert to hear as soon as a new Panerai lot is listed.

How buying at auction works How every watch is inspected

What to check on a Panerai

✓Many Panerais are sold on aftermarket straps. Ask whether the original strap and buckle are included.
✓Check the "OP" reference (PAM number) against the papers.
✓Read the condition report and zoom into every photograph before you bid.
✓Factor the buyer's premium and shipping into your maximum bid.

Questions

Does Crown Auctions sell pre-owned Panerai watches?

Yes. Panerai pieces appear in our online auctions as they become available. Every lot is inspected by our specialists before it is catalogued. Set a brand alert to hear when new Panerai lots are listed.

Is Crown Auctions an authorised Panerai dealer?

No. Crown Auctions is an independent Australian auction house and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Panerai. We offer pre-owned pieces at online auction.

How do I know a Panerai lot is genuine?

Each lot is examined for case, dial, movement and papers before listing, and condition notes are published with photographs. Our buying guide explains what to check yourself.