Someone is reporting that Angelo Bonati has passed away...😞
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Very sad to hear of his passing.
I thought he really did a fantastic job with the brand. It is appearing in different places on instagram, very sad if true.
RIP Mr Bonati. Panerai 2000s, what a wild ride and what a time.
First watch CEO or senior brand person I ever met in person. And a Panerai event was my first meeting with any Purists in real life.
Sad day for Panerai....
I met him a couple of times. He was what I call a "no nonsense" man. Last time we met, at a Florence function, I tried on the Panerai Due he was wearing in exchange for my 373. The Due was officially presented later THAT evening. R.I.P. Signor Bonati
RIP Signor Bonati. May you be relieved of your troubles of this past life. Blessings moving forward.
This is a sad time for family and loved ones. May you all find peace and solace in your loss. However, let us remember that Bonati took the brand to both heights and lows (318-Brooklyn Bridge). He had a love hate relationship with the brand he was entrust...
Goodbye and G*dspeed to a man
who made a very big impact in the watch world. We are grateful for your efforts and wish you to rest well.
Sad, end of an era. RIP.
The two most important people in the Panerai revival are not with us anymore.
Rest in Peace Signore Bonati
Panerai is probably the brand that introduced me into watch collecting. Still remember meeting him at the Beau Rivage in Neuchatel - what an amazing legacy. Will be wearing this to honour his memory... ...