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 things followers love, or recognise, about Panerai might be discovered within the Luminor assortment, together with the signature crown safety system, 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 12 months, 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 trend, the metal they used for this mannequin isn’t the usual one used inside the business. As an alternative, they opted for their very own premium AISI 316LVM – 1.4441 stainless-steel, recognized for its energy 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 also be vacuum arc remelted to extend its corrosion resistance.
Though the traditional Luminor Marina has all the time been imagined with a strap moderately than a bracelet, this 12 months 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, additionally it is the primary mannequin to return with the brand new Fast Size Adjustment function, which permits an extension of 2mm on each 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 aside from a leather-based strap, the bracelet additionally provides the Panerai PAM Click on Launch System, which makes it extremely simple to swap.
Accompanying this new bracelet can also 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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