Panerai has just unveiled a watch that looks like it’s stepped straight out of the 1960s, but it’s actually built from one of the most interesting materials in modern watchmaking. Say hello to the Luminor Marina PAM01707.
It’s got the classic Luminor silhouette, complete with chunky case, unmistakable crown-protecting bridge, and a black sandwich dial with beige lume.
But the case itself is where things get interesting – it’s made from Carbotech, a carbon-fibre composite reinforced with PEEK polymer.
That means it’s 64-percent lighter than titanium and a whopping 80-percent lighter than steel. On the wrist, that translates to a 44mm, 14.5mm…
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