It ought to go with out saying that Panerai in the present day is constructed on a basis known as the Luminor Marina – that’s how the late Angelo Bonati did it (see Imaginative and prescient for extra). All the things followers love, or recognise, about Panerai may be discovered within the Luminor assortment, together with the signature crown safety machine, the sandwich-style dial, and the clear dial show with solely ‘Panerai’ and ‘Luminor Marina’ as indicators of its lineage. Rethinks are pointless however upgrades are at all times welcome. This yr, with the brand new reference PAM03323, what has modified is the brand new 50 bar water-resistance, a step up from its predecessor; and the brand new Tremendous-LumiNova X2 materials used as a luminescent, promising larger brightness for higher legibility in the dead of night.
Absolutely if the Luminor Marina is being upgraded, then the core mannequin to have a look at would be the one in stainless-steel. However in true Panerai style, the metal they used for this mannequin is just not the usual one used inside the trade. As an alternative, they opted for their very own premium AISI 316LVM – 1.4441 stainless-steel, recognized for its power and corrosion resistance, additional enhanced by the low-carbon variant of this alloy. The alloy which consists of iron, spliced with chromium (16-18%), nickel (11-14%), and molybdenum (2-3%) can be vacuum arc remelted to extend its corrosion resistance.
Though the traditional Luminor Marina has at all times been imagined with a strap reasonably than a bracelet, this yr Panerai introduces its V-shaped bracelet to this storied assortment. This bracelet, because the title suggests, makes use of distinctive V-shaped hyperlinks that taper from the case to the buckle to extend consolation on the wrist. Moreover, additionally it is the primary mannequin to come back with the brand new Fast Size Adjustment characteristic, which permits an extension of 2mm on either side to get essentially the most correct match whereas sustaining excellent stability. And for individuals who nonetheless can not think about a Luminor Marina with something apart from a leather-based strap, the bracelet additionally presents the Panerai PAM Click on Launch System, which makes it extremely simple to swap.
Accompanying this new bracelet can be a brand new colourway for the Luminor Marina: mild blue with a sunburst impact. Beneath this mesmerising dial is the brand new calibre P.980 motion with loads of reliability enhancements. These embody a traversing (or double) stability bridge; a hacking seconds perform, and additional testing in six positions to make sure chronometric accuracy over extended use.
This story was first seen as a part of the WOW #79 Summer season 2025 Subject
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