HANDS-ON: The Panerai Submersible Carbotech and Blu Abisso

Read more: Join the club: Shop: Love them or hate them, the journey of Panerai has been an incredible evolution. Since the practical yet eccentric cushion-cased dive watches of the 1930s they helped supply to the Italian Navy, the Panerai name has been brandished by the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham doubling down on the brand’s macho identity. Although people are continuing to buy smaller and smaller watch cases these days, Panerai remains a staple in the market for those people who still crave the chunky look. The latest references to grace the Italian brand’s catalogues are the Panerai Submersible Carbotech and the QuarantaQuattro Carbotech Blu Abisso, indulging in moody looks and high-tech attitude. INSTAGRAM @timetidewatches FACEBOOK