Panerai Returns to Its Underwater Roots
The Italian watchmaker Panerai was founded in Florence as a supplier of precision instruments to the Italian Navy. It is one of the few watch brands whose unmistakable identity has been shaped by a distinctive design language. This year, Panerai returns to the world it knows best, continuing its story with an updated Luminor collection, innovative materials, and one of the most ambitious movements in the brand's history.
Panerai Luminor: The Modern Cushion Case
The spotlight this year falls on the heart of the Panerai collection—the Luminor. The new Luminor PAM01731 and Luminor Destro PAM01732 draw inspiration from designs of the 1960s while translating them into a more contemporary and wearable format. Both models feature a 44 mm stainless-steel case, offering a balanced size while preserving Panerai's signature elements: the patented crown-protecting bridge, the iconic cushion-shaped case, and the distinctive sandwich dial construction.
The PAM01731 stands out with its dark brown dial, finished to evoke the appearance of naturally aged patina, and a small seconds display at 9 o'clock. The PAM01732 revives the historic Destro configuration, placing the crown guard on the left side of the case and pairing it with a deep blue dial free of a seconds hand for an even cleaner aesthetic.
When Time Never Stops
An extended power reserve has long been one of Panerai's defining characteristics. The new Luminor 8 Giorni PAM01733 continues this tradition with the in-house P.5000 calibre, delivering an impressive eight-day power reserve.
Taking this philosophy even further is the Luminor 31 Giorni PAM01631, one of the most technically ambitious timepieces ever created by the Italian manufacture. Its skeletonised P.2031/S movement offers an extraordinary 31-day power reserve, demonstrating that traditional mechanical watchmaking can still push the boundaries of engineering and performance.
