Panerai Luminor Marina Bronzo PAM01678: The First Bronze Luminor Marina
Panerai has expanded its flagship Luminor Marina line with a material first: the Luminor Marina Bronzo PAM01678, the first bronze-cased model in the iconic collection. From a brand that pioneered the use of bronze in modern watchmaking, this feels like the natural progression — connecting Panerai's maritime past with its modern technical edge.
Panerai's Bronze Legacy
Panerai's affair with bronze began in 2011 with the now near-cult-classic Luminor Submersible 1950 Bronzo PAM00382, which helped ignite the industry's fascination with "living metals." The new PAM01678 deploys Panerai's bronze alloy — made of pure copper and tin — designed to form a protective patina over time. This slow evolution gives each watch a unique personality while maintaining the material's strength and corrosion resistance.
500m Water Resistance & New Proportions
Measuring 44mm x 13.7mm, the PAM01678 shares the slimmer proportions introduced across the Luminor Marina range in 2025. The crown-protecting bridge ensures a capable 500 metres of water resistance — a significant upgrade from the standard 300m. The titanium caseback carries a sapphire crystal window into the movement.
The matte blue gradient dial echoes the sea-inspired spirit of the design, using Panerai's signature sandwich construction. It gradates from deep navy at the edges to lighter blue at the centre, complementing the warm bronze tones. Beige Super-LumiNova fills the cut-out Arabic numerals and hands, while the small seconds sub-dial at 9 o'clock maintains the series' functional symmetry. The dial omits a date display for a clean, historically faithful layout.
The New P.980 Calibre
The PAM01678 is powered by calibre P.980, an automatic 3-day movement designed and tested in Neuchâtel by the Richemont Group. Operating at 28,800 vibrations/hour, it features a traversing balance bridge for increased stability, a stop-seconds function, and regulation in six positions. This movement debuted across the refreshed 2025 Luminor Marina range.
Technical Specifications
| Case | 44mm x 13.7mm — brushed bronze — sapphire crystal — titanium caseback with sapphire display — 500m WR |
| Dial | Gradient blue sandwich layout — beige Super-LumiNova — small seconds at 9 o'clock — no date |
| Movement | P.980 — automatic — 23 jewels — 28,800vph — 72h power reserve — traversing balance bridge — stop-seconds |
| Strap | Blue calf leather with beige stitching — brushed bronze trapezoidal buckle — additional blue rubber strap |
| Price | EUR 17,000 / USD 17,500 |
| Availability | December 2025 — Panerai boutiques and authorised retailers |
Bronze vs Steel vs Titanium: Key Differences
- Bronze: Develops unique patina over time; heavier feel; warm tones
- Steel: Consistent appearance; lighter than bronze; most common case material
- Titanium: Lightest option; grey tone; excellent corrosion resistance
- Carbotech: Lightest of all; carbon composite; unique marbled pattern
FAQ
Q: Will the bronze case change colour over time?
A: Yes. Panerai's bronze alloy is designed to form a protective patina. Each watch will develop a unique appearance depending on wear conditions, skin chemistry, and environment. This is a feature, not a defect.
Q: Is 500m water resistance necessary?
A: For recreational diving, 200-300m is more than sufficient. However, the 500m rating provides an engineering margin and aligns the Luminor Marina with professional dive watch standards, making it a more competitive product in the luxury tool-watch segment.
Q: Does it come with extra straps?
A: Yes. The PAM01678 ships with a blue calfskin leather strap and an additional blue rubber strap, both fitted with bronze buckles.
According to Monochrome Watches, the PAM01678 is priced at EUR 17,000 / USD 17,500 and available from December 2025.
For more on bronze watches, see our Bronze Watch Guide. Learn about the 2025 Luminor Marina refresh in our Panerai Luminor Marina 2025 Overview.