During the recent semi-final of the European Rugby Cup between Toulouse and the Union Bordeaux-Bègles (UBB), the spotlights were not only on the ground. Indeed, an accessory has drawn the attention of fans and rugby enthusiasts: the Ugo Mola watch, the emblematic coach of the Toulouse stadium. This has aroused many questions and curiosities concerning this timepiece, a Bronzo panerai.
A watch with a striking design
The Panerai Bronzo watch is an automatic reassembly model equipped with the p.900 caliber. It has a 3 -day power reserve and an Incabloc® antichoc® device. The 42 mm diameter satin bronze box has a graduated rotating bezel and a bottom screwed in transparent and titanium sapphire glass. The blue dial displays the date at 3 o’clock and a small second at 9 am, with indexes and luminescent points. The watch is waterproof up to 300 meters.
The story of Panerai begins with Giovanni Panerai, who opens a watchmaking shop in Florence, including a workshop and the first watchmaking school in the city. Each collection of Panerai reflects Swiss watchmaking know-how.
What is the price of Ugo Mola’s Panerai watch?
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The price displayed on the Panerai online store is € 18,000. Also discover the Radiomir Tourbillon GMT Bronzo model which is displayed at 170,000 €!
Founded in 1860 in Florence, Panerai brought together a shop, a workshop and a watchmaking school. For many years, the brand has been the provider of precision instruments for the commandos of the Italian military navy. Initially designed for underwater use, Panerai watches are distinguished by their exceptional readability and their brightness in the dark. In 1997, Panerai was acquired by the Richemont group and launched on the international market. Today, Panerai develops and manufactures its movements and watches in its manufacture of Neuchâtel, combining the elegance and the history of Italian design with Swiss watch expertise.
The watch seen on the edge of the field and at a press conference
Ugo Mola was seen with his bronzo panerai on several occasions. The watch is visible on its wrist, adding a touch of character to its casual coach look. His elegance attracted the eye of journalists and spectators, raising questions about this watch choice.
An increasing interest of fans
The echo of this watch aroused enthusiasm among supporters and rugby enthusiasts. Requests accumulate to find out more about this emblematic model. Such an interest in luxury watches testifies to a growing trend among sports enthusiasts to want to combine style and performance.
Officine Panerai, founded in 1860 by Giovanni Panerai in Florence, is an Italian luxury watch company. Since 1997, it belongs to the Richemont group and its manufacture has been located in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. The emblematic radiomir model, known for its readable dial and its robustness, was used by the Italian Navy during the Second World War and until the 1970s. Panerai launched its watches on the market in 1992, but the Radiomir was introduced to the public until 1997. In 2023, Panerai opened a shop in Paris on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées.
A lucky holder?
For Ugo Mola, the Bronzo Panerai will unfortunately not be a lucky charm on the field … Many athletes wear fetish objects to give themselves courage or motivation during matches. This psychological aspect is often underestimated, but it plays a role in the preparation and concentration of players.
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Bruno Lancelle, born in 1986 in La Seyne-sur-Mer (Var), now a physiotherapist, is a former XV rugby player who was playing at the opening half of opening, passed by Toulon, Lyon, Provence Rugby, La Seyne-sur-Mer, US Bressane, Lille and Hyères.
