Panerai proudly presents the new Luminor PAM01710, PAM01711 and PAM01714,reintroducing one of the Maison’s most iconic 90s case designs, now available for the firsttime in 42 mm. These three new timepieces draw inspiration from the Luminor Ref. 5218-201/A and Luminor Marina Militare ref. 5218-202/A, which were originally unveiled alongsidethe Mare Nostrum ref. 5218-301/A aboard the Italian destroyer ship Durand de la Penne(D560) on September 10, 1993. They revive an iconic design language, now with a reduceddiameter that boosts versatility and appeals to a broader, younger audience.
Building on the connection between legacy and present, the 90s case design quickly rose toiconic status upon its introduction to the civilian public, offering an unprecedented aestheticthat boldly challenged traditional watchmaking norms. Upon its unveiling, the historic 47mm proportions were refined into a more compact 44 mm, while the monobloc constructioncase embraced a more streamlined geometry. Distinguishing itself from the cushion-shapedreferences of the 1960s, the 1990s Luminor was characterized by its sharp, angular caselines, robust solid lugs, crisper edges, and a signature curved crown protective bridgeseamlessly integrated into the watch’s profile.
“The distinctive design of the 90s Luminor case introduced Panerai to the civilian world,rapidly catapulting its fame and establishing its international renown. The introduction ofthe new Luminor PAM01710, PAM01711, and PAM01714 pays tribute to this legacy, whilesimultaneously evolving these timepieces into contemporary, performance-driven toolwatches. Featuring elevated water resistance, uncompromising solidity of construction, andnow, for the first time, a versatile 42 mm case, these new models are built to be the ultimatecompanion for any adventure” states Alessandro Ficarelli, Chief Marketing and HeritageOfficer of Panerai.
The three new Luminor references build on those same design principles: their casepreserves the commanding presence of the 1990s Luminor, while the proportions havebeen thoughtfully adapted to a more versatile 42mm, ensuring greater wearability for awider range of wrist sizes. The lines are direct, the edges are reduced to their most essentialexpression, and the crown protective bridge follows the curve of the case rather thanappearing as a separate element. The result is a contemporary 42 mm interpretation: iconicin its architecture, functional in spirit, and shaped for everyday wear.
While the design alludes to the 90s, the movement and upgraded water resistance bringit firmly into the present. Powering the new references is the P.980 calibre, a 3-day power-reserve automatic movement perfectly matching Panerai’s aesthetic codes and featuringa traversing balance wheel bridge that enhances stability and performance accuracy. Themovement incorporates a stop-second function, allowing for precise synchronization byhalting the seconds hand when the crown is pulled out. This functionality directly harks backto Panerai’s military heritage and the critical requirement for precise time synchronization, acapability highly valued in demanding professional diving environments, such as the Navy.
Additionally, P.980 has undergone a six-position testing to ensure reliable chronometricperformance, and it operates at a frequency designed to maintain consistent, accuratetimekeeping over extended use. From an aesthetic point of view, the calibre’s top platespresent horizontal brushed finishing, while the open-worked oscillating weight features a blue“Officine Panerai” engraving, and chamfers with horizontal brushed and diamond finishing.
The 50 BAR (~500 meters) water resistance affirms Luminor’s position as a robust tool watch,suited for professional divers and enthusiasts alike, reflecting once again Panerai’s legacyof creating reliable, high-performance tool watches. This performance is rigorously validatedat Panerai Manufacture in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, where each watch undergoes advancedwater-pressure testing that exceeds its guaranteed rating by 25% in machines that combineair and water tests, enabling precise measurement and sealing integrity under load.
The essential case is paired with a printed Super-LumiNova® dial, highlighting one ofPanerai’s defining functional codes: visibility and luminosity in low-light conditions. Thesenew timepieces are distinguished by a dial consisting of a single plate on which all graphicindices are printed in different colors and successive stages. The Super-LumiNova® is thenapplied over the graphics, creating a slightly raised effect providing excellent legibility in thedark, with a subtly convex finish that gives the numerals a three-dimensional appearance.This design choice serves as a subtle homage to the monolayer construction found in the firstmodels introduced to the civilian public. Additionally, the dial preserves the functional balance of Panerai’s historical visual codes, featuring no date and a small seconds counter positioned at 9 o’clock. This distinctive element, characterizing many Panerai watches, was born to meet the specific requirement of frogmen to immediately confirm the watch’s operation.
The new Luminor PAM01710 sets the tone with a steel case, black matte dial and hands,ivory Super-LumiNova®, and a beige canvas strap, while the new Luminor PAM01711shares the same steel case while introducing a matte green dial and green canvas strap.The new Luminor PAM01714 completes the trio with a steel DLC case, matte beige dial,and blue canvas strap. Its darker case takes on a stronger presence, sharpening the linesof its 90s-inspired architecture, while introducing a coating selected for both its technicalproperties and visual impact
Composed mainly of carbon, DLC — diamond-like carbon — is known for its high hardnessand properties that provide resistance to wear, abrasion, and corrosion. Applied to the steelcase via a Plasma-Assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition process, the coating provides thewatch with a more durable surface while creating a deep black finish.
The new canvas straps have been developed specifically for these novelties. Light, strong,and resistant, they give the watches a sporty classic character while remaining faithful toPanerai’s utilitarian spirit. Each strap is finished with leather reinforcement around the holes,and the watches are also compatible with Panerai straps featuring a 22/20 taper, includingalligator, calf, rubber, textile, and bi-material options available with the PAM Click ReleaseSystem™.
Marking a seamless connection from Panerai’s heritage to the contemporary era, thenew Luminor PAM01710, PAM01711 and PAM01714 are designed to resonate with newgenerations of watch enthusiasts, by being perfectly suited for a dynamic lifestyle, blendingeveryday practicality with iconic style.
Luminor
PAM01710
Movement: Automatic mechanical, P.980 calibre, 12½ lignes,4.2mm thick, 23 jewels, 28,800 alternations/hour.
Incabloc® anti-shock device. One barrel, stop balance wheel.177 components.
Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds, stop seconds.
Power reserve: 3 days.
Case: 42mm polished & brushed Steel, 13.8 mm thickness, 126 g weight. Screwed and closed back.
Bezel: Polished Steel.
Dial: Matte black with printed ecru Super-LumiNova®. Arabic numerals and hour markers with ivory color Super-LumiNova®. Small seconds at 9 o’clock.
Water resistance: 50 bar (~500 meters).
Strap: Beige Canvas with T/T stitching (MXE0X5N7).
Buckle: Trapezoidal BA brushed steel (PAV00739).
Packaging: Panerai standard box, crafted from recycled paperand including a travel pouch for convenient watch transport
Panerai is not the registered owner of the Incabloc® and Super-LumiNova® trademarks.
PAM01711
Movement: Automatic mechanical, P.980 calibre, 12½ lignes, 4.2mm thick, 23 jewels, 28,800 alternations/hour. Incabloc® anti-shock device. One barrel, stop balance wheel.177 components.
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, stop seconds. Power reserve: 3 days.
Case: 42mm polished & brushed steel, 13.8 mm thickness, 126 g weight. Screwed and closed back.
Bezel: Polished Steel.
Dial: Matte green with printed ecru Super-LumiNova®. Arabic numerals and hour markers with ivory color Super-LumiNova®. Small seconds at 9 o’clock.
Strap: Green Canvas with T/T stitching (MXE0X6J6).
Buckle: Trapezoidal BA brushed steel (PAV00739).
Water resistance: 50 bar (~500 meters).
Packaging: Panerai standard box, crafted from recycled paper and including a travel pouch for convenient watch transport
Panerai is not the registered owner of the Incabloc® and Super-LumiNova® trademarks.
PAM01714
Movement: Automatic mechanical, P.980 calibre, 12½ lignes,4.2mm thick, 23 jewels, 28,800 alternations/hour. Incabloc® anti-shock device. One barrel, stop balance wheel.177 components.
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, stop seconds.
Power reserve: 3 days.
Case: 42mm steel DLC, 13.8 mm thickness, 126 g weight. Screwed and closed back.
Bezel: Steel DLC.
Dial: Matte blue with printed beige Super-LumiNova®. Arabic numerals and hour markers with beige color Super-LumiNova®. Small seconds at 9 o’clock.
Strap: Blue canvas with T/T stitching (MXE0X77H).
Buckle: Trapezoidal BA steel DLC.
Water resistance: 50 bar (~500 meters).Packaging: Panerai standard box, crafted from recycled paper and including a travel pouch for convenient watch transport.
Panerai is not the registered owner of the Incabloc® and Super-LumiNova® trademarks.
Panerai
Founded in Florence in 1860, Panerai began as a workshop, shop, and subsequently schoolof watchmaking. This foundational expertise soon led to forging a pivotal partnershipwith the Royal Italian Navy, commencing in the 1910s, with initial commissions to designprecision instruments and leading in 1935 to the development of its first dive watchprototype, Ref. 2533, with a luminescent Radiomir dial. For many decades thereafter,Panerai maintained its role as a highly secretive supplier to Italian Navy commandos,manufacturing tool watches and high-precision instruments built to withstand theirchallenging missions.
The defining technical features Panerai developed to meet the Italian Navy specifications—exceptional luminescence, superior water resistance, extended power reserve, androbust construction—remained a military secret until 1993. That year marked a keymoment: the introduction of the first watches to the civilian public, including the firstLuminor 44mm, whose now-iconic crown protecting bridge and bold design would soonachieve international recognition.
In 1997, Richemont acquired Panerai, leading to its debut at SIHH (Salon Internationalde la Haute Horlogerie) in 1998. This event propelled Panerai’s rise as a prominentinternational brand within the watchmaking industry.
Today, Panerai honors its heritage by manufacturing its movements and watches at itsNeuchâtel manufacture since 2002, where cutting-edge technology and Swiss precisionconverge with Italian design. Panerai watches are available worldwide through a carefullyselected network of distributors and boutiques.
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