Thanks for the great report Ken

Jun 23, 2013,20:38 PM
 

Maybe we'll see an in-house perpetual calendar watch someday using the known how from this Jupiterium? 

As a long time Panerai fan though, I've always wondered why Panerai made this Jupiterium.  This stars and astrology doesn't fit in with their connection with the sea and ocean.

In any case, it's a fascinating clock nevertheless.

Cheers,
Anthony

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Panerai 2013 Novelties in Tokyo + Tribute to Galileo: Jupiterium

 
 By: KIH : June 18th, 2013-02:11
Perhaps this is an old news - Jupiterium was announced at SIHH 2010, but it finally came to Tokyo (June 7 - 12). Here is the report for those who missed it when it came near you and those who are in the area + some 2013 Novelties were also presented. The ...  

Great report! The Jupiterium mechanism looks familiar ...

 
 By: Marcus Hanke : June 18th, 2013-07:03
.. as it is very similar to Ulysse Nardin's "Planet Earth" that was launched in 2010. I would not be surprised to find Ludwig Oechslin as the genius behind the Jupiterium's construction. Regards, Marcus

Great reporting..

 
 By: ocwatching : June 18th, 2013-13:13
Hopefully this exhibit can make it state-side.

Thank you very much Ken for this report.....really like the....

 
 By: Sandgroper : June 19th, 2013-04:07
Video, the music, the animation, the surreal "Hollywoodian" atmosphere it creates almost like if Vlad would suddenly appear and goggle up or destroy all those cogs and pullies and the planets too in its rage:) Well done and entertaining. I would definitel... 

I still can't shake off...

 
 By: KIH : June 19th, 2013-20:13
... the idea that they don't need to be that big... :-) I have a small wrist and 34mm Dufour is actually really nice size for me, LOL. Thank you! Ken

I think that Panerai may be loosing an important....

 
 By: Sandgroper : June 20th, 2013-00:36
segment of the market with their "over sized" watches only! I don't think that the design would lend itself for watches smaller than 38mm but again, perhaps it would, 40mm would I think be an ideal size for an important section of the market in my opinion... 

Thanks for the great report Ken

 
 By: AnthonyTsai : June 23rd, 2013-20:38
Maybe we'll see an in-house perpetual calendar watch someday using the known how from this Jupiterium? As a long time Panerai fan though, I've always wondered why Panerai made this Jupiterium. This stars and astrology doesn't fit in with their connection ... 

Perhaps...

 
 By: KIH : June 23rd, 2013-21:08
... Panerai wanted to remind people that it has Italian origin... and in 1610 he found the satellites of Jupiter, which happened to be 400 years before the announcement of Jupiterium in 2010 at Basel....? Anyway, other than its name, there is very little ... 

Hey Ken, great rundown...

 
 By: elliot55 : June 24th, 2013-08:12
... I want a Jupiterium! Maybe the coolest clock ever. - Scott

Hi Ken, nice report and great video. I would like a

 
 By: timerider : June 24th, 2013-13:41
Jupiterium in my living room, but I would need to paint the walls black and then put in all the supporting constellations! I still think Panerai really excels in the style department and once indulged, you simply must go back for more... Best, Tim

Had always wish to see this one in reality

 
 By: BluNotte : June 27th, 2013-08:09
After i left Japan they finally brought it in. Lucky you Ken! But thanks for the amazing coverage, as always! That must have been one stunning piece of an astronomical clock! I have been increasing my own interest and knowledge in astronomy, so this actua... 

Yup. It somehow took three years to arrive :-)

 
 By: KIH : June 27th, 2013-08:32
... my guess is that they MAY be thinking of selling ONE out of THREE. They don't need three forever, do they? Just my guess.... :-) Ken

Thanks for bringing us there Ken!

 
 By: i_am_Sam : July 5th, 2013-07:46
Such a great report! Cheers Sam

My pleasure....

 
 By: KIH : July 5th, 2013-07:52
... what a brand to deal with, though :-) I am glad you like the report! Thank you! Ken