Panerai has introduced three new 42mm Luminor models, the PAM01710, PAM01711, and PAM01714, marking the first time a fully capable Luminor is offered in this size. These watches draw inspiration from the 1990s Luminor references, featuring a 42mm case, 500-meter water resistance, and the P.980 automatic movement. The collection aims to appeal to those who appreciate Panerai's design but find the traditional larger case sizes prohibitive.
- 42mm case size
- 500 meters water resistance
- P.980 automatic movement
- Three-day power reserve
- No date window
- Sub-seconds at 9 o'clock
- Inspired by 1990s Luminor references
These 42mm models offer 500 meters of water resistance, making them proper dive watches capable of deeper submersion than many larger Luminor models.
The new 42mm Luminors are priced between $6,700 and $7,700, making them significantly less expensive than the 44mm versions.
The PAM01714 features a DLC-coated case, achieved through a Plasma-Assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition process, offering enhanced hardness and wear resistance.
The dials feature ecru Super-LumiNova numerals and markings printed on top of an ivory Super-LumiNova base, a construction inspired by the original 1993 Luminor references.
The watches utilize a solid caseback, a departure from the 44mm version's display caseback, which is seen as a positive for a tool watch.
The dial construction involves a single printed plate with Super-LumiNova applied over the graphics, creating a slightly raised and convex effect that pays homage to the monolayer construction of early civilian Luminors.
The PAM01710 comes with a beige canvas strap, the PAM01711 with a green canvas strap, and the PAM01714 with a blue canvas strap, all featuring oversized trapezoidal buckles.
The P.980 caliber, used in these watches, is noted for its reduced thickness compared to the P.9010, allowing for the smaller case dimensions.