- Panerai has unveiled the Luminor Marina PAM01707, featuring a Carbotech case and a vintage mid-century design.
- The watch retains the classic Luminor silhouette, complete with a chunky case, crown-protecting bridge, and a black sandwich dial with beige lume.
- Carbotech is a proprietary carbon-fiber composite reinforced with PEEK polymer, making the watch 64-percent lighter than titanium and 80-percent lighter than steel.
- The PAM01707 weighs around 100 grams and has a 44mm case size with a thickness of 14.5mm.
- Panerai started out supplying dive instruments to the Italian Navy, which influences their design philosophy.
- The Luminor Marina PAM01707 is priced at $15,600 in the US and £13,100 in the UK.
- Carbotech is formed by fusing thin sheets of carbon fiber with a polymer called Polyether Ether Ketone under high pressure, resulting in a unique finish on each watch.
- Carbotech is extremely resistant to corrosion, including harsh saltwater, making it ideal for dive watches.
- The Luminor Marina PAM01707 features the P.9010 automatic movement, which has a three-day power reserve.
Panerai's latest release, the Luminor Marina PAM01707, combines vintage aesthetics with cutting-edge materials. The watch features a Carbotech case, a carbon-fiber composite that is 64% lighter than titanium and 80% lighter than steel, making it exceptionally lightweight at approximately 100 grams.13458910
The PAM01707 retains the classic 44mm cushion case and crown-protecting bridge, while its black sandwich dial with beige lume pays homage to its mid-century roots. Alessandro Ficarelli, Panerai’s Chief Marketing and Heritage Officer, emphasizes its versatility, stating it is designed for both daily wear and underwater exploration.
With a water resistance of 300 meters, the watch is rigorously tested for durability, including vacuum and temperature checks. The P.9010 automatic movement powers the watch, offering a three-day power reserve thanks to its dual barrels. Each Carbotech case is unique, featuring a matte-black finish that will not degrade over time.11
The Luminor Marina PAM01707 is priced at $15,600 in the US and £13,100 in the UK, available now from Panerai.7
“Carbotech, a carbon-fiber composite reinforced with PEEK polymer, is 64 percent lighter than titanium and 80 percent lighter than steel, helping the 44mm watch weigh around 100 grams. Inside, the P.9010 automatic caliber delivers a three-day power reserve, and the $15,600 dive watch is rated to 300 meters.”
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