PANERAI Marinas And Movements

When Panerai focuses on fundamentals, COO Jérôme Cavadini makes sure they're anything but dull. The Luminor Marina returns—slimmer, sharper, and, in a week when many brands bucked tradition, refreshingly true to its roots

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Panerai's presence at Watches & Wonders 2025 was less about reinvention and more about refinement. With a heritage steeped in maritime utility and cinematic swagger, the brand's Luminor Marina collection was always a cornerstone of its identity—and this year, it got the overhaul it deserved. No gimmicks. No flashy detours. Just the sort of performance-first upgrades that reaffirm why Panerai has stayed relevant across generations.

The new Luminor Marina range holds onto everything that defines the watchmaker's house style: bold cases, robust proportions, and that unmistakable sandwich dial. But the updates—especially the slimmer profile and vastly improved movement—signal a brand that's listening closely to its audience without selling out on identity.

A Closer Look

At first glance, the 2025 Luminor Marina looks familiar. But as we found when we had the chance to handle a piece ahead of Watches & Wonders, this is a watch that wears its changes with quiet confidence. It's an astounding presence on the wrist: balanced, architectural, and unmistakably Panerai. In person, the brand's signature sandwich dial, crown guard, and brushed case all feel sharpened just enough—not redesigned, but resolutely refined. It's easily one of the most visually poetic dive watch bracelets on the market today.

The redesigned 44mm case is now just 13.7mm thick, down 12 per cent from before, thanks to the new P.980 calibre—a full-rotor automatic with hacking seconds and a 72hour power reserve. Water resistance has been pushed to an impressive 500 metres, and the materials have been upgraded: the AISI 316LVM steel is lighter and more corrosion-resistant, while the titanium version sheds a remarkable 44 per cent in weight.