[Redhawk]

Hey RedHawk, ummm, aerospace? You guys gotta have some CNC equipment - right?

Oh sure, but nothing as impressive as that Panerai facility. We have Mori Seikis, Okumas, Toyoda, Cincinnati Milacron, LK, you name it. Our chemical processing lines are fully automated, as are our bonding presses and test equipment (Tinius Olsen, MTS, etc). One half performs high-complexity machining (very intricate components) and the other half bonds elastomer to those components. In between is chemical processing, NDT, and Mil-spec paints and coatings.

Our shop is visible from I-75, just south of the Needmore exit...I'm sure you've seen it. Traveling northbound, glance to your right about 1/4 mile south of Needmore and you'll find us.

 

[JBHII]

An excellent tour of an amazing facility. I had no idea that Panerai's manufacturing was so high-tech. Their equipment and technology far surpasses anything we have in our aerospace manufacturing plant. Outstanding.

Ahh...another Daytonian watch enthusiast! You must work at Smith's Areospace?

 

[Redhawk]

Ahh...another Daytonian watch enthusiast! You must work at Smith's Areospace?

Nope, close though. I'll PM my company's name...I don't like posting that info for some odd reason :blushing:

 

[kevinc1001]

Thanks for the tour.

 

[bob d]

Thank you John!

A fascinating walk-through of the Panerai factory.

 

[LucasCLarson]

Whatever your job is..

I want it.
:drool:

 

[Donut]

Just an amazing report....thanks for sharing this with us.

I'm most impressed. :thumbup1:

 

[Nicko16]

Great Report John and Excellent Photos!:thumbup:

 

[Amyn]

Outstanding work and impressive pictures!!!

 

[rdorr711]

Simply phenomenal pictures and narrative. Thank you for that.

 

[swissrolexman]

Panerai's plant visit

Thanks, this report is fascinating. I've appreciated and I'm looking at my PAM differently.

 

[byhsu]

I always enjoy your factory tours and wonderful pictures.

Thanks

 

[Wombat]

What a great report. It really just shows how much effort goes into the watch and how far from "just an ETA movement" they are. first rate tour report with some fantastic photos. Thanks!

 

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Great stuff! :thumbup:

 

[Penangite]

Thanks so much for sharing such a great Panerai report. Very informative. Very impressive.

What can I say?

John, you're second to none!!!

 

[Aliquando]

just finished reading your excellent report, well done!

Certainly makes me appreciate the brand even more than I already do.

now all I've got to do is get the right numbers on friday night!

Steve

 

[TheWatchGeek]

My first post, long time reader of great conversations. Thank you for giving my watches life. What a wonderful tour. Watching the birth of a magnificent work of art is breath taking. I am a longtime lover of quality work.

 

[stockae92]

very nice, thanks for posting!

 

[JBHII]

My first post, long time reader of great conversations. Thank you for giving my watches life. What a wonderful tour. Watching the birth of a magnificent work of art is breath taking. I am a longtime lover of quality work.

Thanks for the kind words, and welcome to WTF - thanks to for coming out of "lurk mode." :thumbup1:

 

[13ECHO]

I enjoyed the report.

Thank you for sharing it.

Tom