Panerai Luminor Marina Bronzo PAM01678
Following the success of the new in steel and titanium references released early this year, Panerai introduces the Luminor Marina Bronzo PAM01678, the first ever Luminor Marina crafted in bronze.
Panerai pioneered the use of bronze in watchmaking with the Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic Bronzo 47mm – PAM00382 in 2011.
Setting apart from typical watchmaking bronze alloys, Panerai’s bronze boasts a special composition, where the use of pure copper and pure tin promotes the creation of a distinctive patina on the surface.
The Luminor Marina Bronzo PAM01678 exhibits all the signature elements that define the Luminor Marina series along with the recent upgrades applied to the design and technical features.
Key elements remain steadfast: from the signature crown-protecting bridge, originally designed to prevent water seepage from entering the case, to the essential luminescent dial with sandwich construction, offering optimal readability in low-light conditions, until the classic rhodium small seconds display at 9 o’clock born to allow Italian Navy commandos to verify the watch functionality with ease.
The PAM01678’s bronze case is paired with a matte dark blue sandwich dial, shifting from a deep blue at the edges to a lighter tone towards the center. This perfectly complements the warm tones of the bronze case and the beige Super-LumiNova® used to fill the numerals and hands, ensuring the watch readability even in low-light conditions. Drawing inspiration from Panerai’s historic models of the 1960s, the dial is intentionally designed without a date window, displaying only the Maison’s name and ‘Luminor Marina’, resulting in a clean, essential aesthetic.
The open sapphire case back provides a captivating view of the new P.980 calibre, a 3-day power reserve automatic movement developed for precise timekeeping. This movement features a traversing balance bridge, enhancing stability against shocks. A stop-second function allows for precise time-setting by halting the seconds hand when the crown is pulled out.
Like the other new Luminor Marina timepieces, the Luminor Marina Bronzo PAM01678 boasts upgraded water resistance up to 50 bar (~500 meters). This evolution is also made possible by the compact architecture of the P.980 movement, which allowed for improved proportions and weight of the watch.
The new PAM01678 features the Luminor Marina new streamlined lugs, and it is presented on a blue calf leather strap with beige stitching. An additional blue rubber strap is also included, offering a sporty, water-friendly alternative.
The Luminor Marina PAM01678 is available exclusively in Panerai boutiques and retail partners.
Model: Panerai Luminor Marina Bronzo PAM01678
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
Power reserve: 3 days.
Functions
Hours, minutes, small seconds
Case
44mm diameter
Brushed bronze case
Brushed and polished bronze bezel
Sapphire crystal
Titanium see-through sapphire case-back
Water resistance: 50 bar (~500 meters)
Dial
Blue gradient sandwich dial
Arabic numerals and hour markers with beige Super-LumiNova®
Small seconds at 9 o’clock
Strap
Blue calf with ecru sewing
Brushed bronze trapezoidal buckle
