Panerai unveils tempting new versions of an icon

• The Luminor is now available in a more compact 42 mm case sizw. • It is presented in three references: PAM01710 (matte black dial), PAM01711 (matte green dial) and PAM01714 (matte blue dial). • Each reference is housed in a steel case fitted with a canvas strap. • Water resistance is approximately 500 metres. • An automatic movement with a 3-day power reserve powers the hours, minutes, and small seconds.

Kunaal Khemka

October 3, 2026

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What is the new Panerai Luminor?

It is Panerai’s iconic Luminor, an early 1990s design, presented in a more compact 42 mm case size. It is available in three references: PAM01710 (matte black dial), PAM01711 (matte green dial) and PAM01714 (matte blue dial). Each is inspired by the brand’s Luminor Reference 5218-201/A and Luminor Marina Militare Reference 5218-202A which were unveiled on September 10^th, 1993. This was the day when the brand’s watches were presented to a civilian public for the first time.

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What are the three references dial features?

PAM01710 – features a matte black dial (top on header image).

PAM01711 – features a matte green dial (bottom on header image).

PAM01714 – features a matte blue dial (right on header image).

On the matte black and matte green reference, the central hour and minute hands, hour-markers (both Arabic numerals and indices) small seconds hand and markers at 9 o’clock are coated with ivory-coloured Super-LumiNova. On the matte blue reference, they are coated with beige-coloured Super-LumiNova.

What are the case and strap features?

The case on each reference measures 42 mm (diameter) * 13.8 mm (thickness). On the matte black and matte green reference, the case is made from polished and brushed steel. On the matte blue reference, it is made from DLC coated steel. The closed caseback is screwed to the main case. Water resistant up to 50 bar or approximately 500 metres.

Matte black reference comes with a beige-coloured canvas strap fitted with a trapezoidal brushed steel buckle.

Matte green reference comes with a green-coloured canvas strap fitted with a trapezoidal brushed steel buckle.

Matte blue reference comes with a blue-coloured canvas strap fitted with a trapezoidal brushed steel buckle.

What are the movement features?

Each reference is powered by calibre P.980, an automatic movement that drives the central hours and minutes and small seconds with a stop seconds function. It measures 12 ½ lignes (diameter) * 4.2 mm (thickness), comprises 177 parts and 23 jewels, beats at 4 Hz or 28,800 vph and delivers a power reserve of 3 days from one barrel.

The movement features an Incabloc® anti-shock device and a traversing balance bridge. Movement finishing includes top plates that are horizontally brushed and an open-worked automatic winding rotor with “Officine Panerai” engraved in blue.

What do we think?

Watches from Panerai typically feature larger proportions, often intimidating sections of the watch collector community. Now at 42 mm, the Luminor will appeal to a broader section of enthusiasts and collectors who will find the new dimensions more practical and wearable.

The brand can create phenomenal watches, such as the Luminor 31 Giorni and Submersible GMT PAM01495. Yet the simplicity of the Luminor – only hours-minute-small seconds (not even date) – and an accessible price point, make it a compelling and versatile Panerai to own.