Case
Diameter
44.00 mm
Lug Width
24.00 mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Glass
Sapphire
Caseback
Closed
Water Resistance
300.00 m
Dial
Color
Black
Indexes
Mixed
Hands
Stick
Shape
Cushion
Other
Gender
M
Production
2004–2016
Movement Specs
Caliber
OP I
Panerai in-house
Caliber Brand
Panerai
Type
Handwound
Manual winding
Power Reserve
56 h
2.3 days
Frequency
21600 bph
6.0 Hz
Jewels
17
Complications
Hours, Minutes
About the Family
The Luminor is defined by its patented crown-protecting bridge — a lever device that locks the crown against the case to ensure water resistance. This mechanism, visually distinctive and mechanically practical, became Panerai's most recognisable design element after the brand transitioned from supplying the Italian Navy to selling watches commercially in 1993. The Luminor's cushion-shaped case, clean dial with luminous Arabic numerals, and prominent crown guard create a silhouette that is immediately identifiable at any distance. The family spans from simple three-hand models to chronographs and GMT complications, but the crown-protecting bridge remains the constant — the feature that makes a Luminor a Luminor.
About this reference
While the most afforable of all Panerai models, the Base Logo remains a firm favorite among so-called 'Paneristi'. It's 44mm stainless steel case is of course fitted with the trademark crown protector, while the dial features Panerai's old 'Up/Down' OP logo.
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