Panerai are part of the mainstream watch industry as I understand it they are owned by Richmont, but they enjoy a unique identity and appearance.
They are not mass produced so they are more of a boutique brand connoted by their limited numbers, marketing and perceived exclusivity.
Panerai use both in house and off the shelf movements which seems pretty mainstream to me.
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