Panerai expands its historical Luminor line with two hand-wound models that reinterpret the design language of the Maison’s military diving watches from the 1960s.
First showcased at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026, the new Luminor PAM01731 and Luminor Destro PAM01732 draw inspiration from vintage references such as the 6152/1 (see our “History of the Panerai Luminor” article for pictures and details), while introducing contemporary construction standards, a 44 mm case size and the manufacture calibre P.6000.
Rather than focusing on aged finishes, these releases concentrate on the defining functional elements that established the Panerai identity: the cushion-shaped case, crown-protecting bridge, sandwich dial architecture, high legibility in low light and robust water resistance.
The two models share the same newly developed 44 mm polished steel case, which translates the proportions of the historical 47 mm references into a more versatile contemporary format.
The structure combines a polished bezel with a brushed crown-protecting bridge, preserving the contrast between surfaces that characterised earlier Panerai tool watches.
Water resistance is rated to 30 bar (300 metres / 1,000 feet).
A domed sapphire crystal recalls the visual profile of the acrylic crystals once used on vintage military models, while the sapphire caseback reveals the movement within.
The first of the two references, PAM01731, adopts a matte grainy tobacco-coloured sandwich dial with beige Super-LumiNova and a small seconds display at 9 o’clock.
It is paired with a dark brown calf leather strap with beige stitching and supplied with an additional dark brown rubber strap.
The second model, PAM01732, is the left-handed Destro interpretation, with the crown-protecting bridge repositioned at 9 o’clock so the watch can be worn on the right wrist.
Historically associated with military divers requiring greater freedom of movement, the configuration remains one of Panerai’s most recognisable special executions.
This version features a matte grainy blue sandwich dial with a cleaner two-hand display, and is delivered with a light brown calf leather strap plus a second blue rubber strap.
Powering both watches is the hand-wound Panerai calibre P.6000, a movement measuring 15½ lignes in diameter and 4.5 mm thick.
Operating at 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz), it uses a traversing balance bridge for improved stability and incorporates an Incabloc anti-shock system. Power reserve is three days (72 hours) from a single barrel.
The movement also features a stop-seconds mechanism for precise setting when the crown is pulled out.
Through the caseback, the calibre displays horizontal brushing on the plates together with blue engravings.
These new references also underline Panerai’s continued emphasis on durability.
The brand states that each watch undergoes individual pressure testing above its rated depth, including an additional safety margin beyond the guaranteed specification.
With these two releases, Panerai continues to explore its archive through historically coherent modern interpretations, following the recently introduced Luminor 8 Giorni PAM01733 Brunito, but here with a cleaner and more utilitarian approach.
The new Panerai Luminor PAM01731 and Luminor Destro PAM01732 are priced at €8,900 / US$9,200. panerai.com
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