The Luminor has always been the Panerai with presence. Originally made for the Italian Royal Navy or Regia Marina, there was always a military function in mind with the Luminor. Built like a submarine hatch, its defining form—cushion case, sandwich dial, and that unmistakable crown-locking bridge—were hallmarks for a Panerai piece. At this year's Watches and Wonders, the Luminor undergoes a slight makeover proving that Panerai models can evolve and yet still remain.... Panerai.

Panerai presents an all-new series of the Luminor Marina. Key visual identity remains like the
luminous dial with sandwich construction, crown-locking bridge, etc. For the first time, Tte indexes on the dial is the canvas for the Super-LumiNova X2. This is a glow that’s 10 per cent brighter than its predecessor. The brand's name, "Luminor Marina" sits at 12 o'clock with the enlarged beveled date display at three and the rhodium small seconds display at nine o'clock.

There's a new P.980 calibre, which is a 3-day power reserve automatic movement that features a stop-second function, allowing for precise time-setting by pausing the seconds hand when the crown lever is pulled out. Additionally, the P.980 calibre's construction includes a new finishing for an essential design visible through an open sapphire caseback. Oh, to really drive home that this is a diver's companion, did we mention about the watch's 50 Bar water resistance? That's 500 metres. Half a kilometre. That's more depth than a random LinkedIn post.

You’ve got options when it comes to straps. A black-dial PAM03312 on black alligator for the traditionalists; a sun-brushed blue PAM03313 if you lean modern and a white PAM03314 for the minimalist. All three come with second rubber straps and the PAM Click release system.

Then, we have the Luminor Marina Titanio PAM03323, which is made from titanium—but not just any titanium. we are talking Grade 5, which is 44 per cent lighter than steel but strong enough to survive Navy-grade punishment. It's new V-link bracelet tapers gently from case to clasp, brushed and polished, it gleams with an architectural vibe. The Quick Length Adjustment lets you tweak the fit on the fly—no tools needed.Bonus points for the icy light-blue sun-brushed dial, a debut colourway that feels like Capri in spring.

Lastly, you have your Luminor Perpetual Calendar GMT Platinumtech PAM01575. A 44mm case that's forged from Platinumtech, Paneria's proprietary alloy that's 40 per cent harder than regular platinum and 33 per cent heavier than gold. But look at the dial: it's a blue sapphire crystal face with applied luminous markers floating above visible discs for the day and date. The rest of the calendar—month, year, leap year—plays hide-and-seek through the sapphire caseback, powered by Panerai's in-house P.4100 calibre, the movement can calculate the date until 2399.

For more information, visit the Panerai website