It ought to go with out saying that Panerai at the moment is constructed on a basis referred to as the Luminor Marina – that’s how the late Angelo Bonati did it (see Imaginative and prescient for extra). All the pieces followers love, or recognise, about Panerai might be discovered within the Luminor assortment, together with the signature crown safety gadget, 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 all the time 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 higher brightness for higher legibility at nighttime.
Absolutely if the Luminor Marina is being upgraded, then the core mannequin to take a look at would be the one in chrome steel. However in true Panerai trend, the metal they used for this mannequin is just not the usual one used throughout the trade. As an alternative, they opted for their very own premium AISI 316LVM – 1.4441 chrome steel, identified 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 all the time been imagined with a strap somewhat than a bracelet, this yr Panerai introduces its V-shaped bracelet to this storied assortment. This bracelet, because the identify suggests, makes use of distinctive V-shaped hyperlinks that taper from the case to the buckle to extend consolation on the wrist. Moreover, it’s also the primary mannequin to come back with the brand new Fast Size Adjustment function, which permits an extension of 2mm on either side to get essentially the most correct match whereas sustaining good stability. And for individuals who nonetheless can’t think about a Luminor Marina with something apart from a leather-based strap, the bracelet additionally provides the Panerai PAM Click on Launch System, which makes it extremely straightforward to swap.
Accompanying this new bracelet can be a brand new colourway for the Luminor Marina: gentle blue with a sunburst impact. Beneath this mesmerising dial is the brand new calibre P.980 motion with loads of reliability enhancements. These embrace a traversing (or double) stability bridge; a hacking seconds operate, 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 time 2025 Situation
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