Panerai Unveils The Exclusive Luminor Perpetual Calendar PAM01688
The Italian luxury watchmaker Panerai has unveiled an exclusive timepiece, the Luminor Perpetual Calendar PAM01688, just days before the Chinese New Year. Designed to celebrate fortune and success, this exquisite watch combines intricate craftsmanship with cultural symbolism, making it a standout addition to Panerai’s iconic Luminor collection.
The Luminor Perpetual Calendar PAM01688 features a 44mm cushion-shaped case crafted in Panerai’s exclusive Goldtech alloy, known for its unique luster and durability. The sleek design is enhanced by straight lugs, a smooth bezel, and Panerai’s signature crown lock system at 3 o’clock, ensuring both functionality and a distinctive aesthetic. Complementing its luxurious build, the watch offers 50m water resistance and a sapphire crystal case back, where the technical brilliance of the perpetual calendar is on full display.
A key highlight of this special edition is the burgundy dial, which showcases a gradient effect that darkens towards the edges, emphasizing the brand’s sophisticated sandwich construction. The cut-out Arabic numerals and indexes are illuminated by Super-LumiNova for exceptional legibility in the dark. Adding a touch of cultural homage, Chinese characters make their debut on a Panerai timepiece, perfectly blending tradition with modern innovation.
The dial layout is both intricate and practical, featuring gilt luminescent hands including a GMT one for a second time zone, a day and date display near the crown and a multifunctional small seconds subdial at 9 o’clock. The latter includes a 24-hour indicator and a day-night indicator. On the reverse, the perpetual calendar indicators for month, year, and leap year are visible through the sapphire crystal, showcasing Panerai’s dedication to precision and elegance.
At the heart of the PAM01688 lies the Caliber P.4100, a cutting-edge automatic movement with a micro-rotor. This 55-jewel mechanism operates at 28,800 Vph and delivers an impressive 72-hour power reserve. Remarkably, the perpetual calendar requires just one adjustment every century, ensuring precision until 2399.
This limited edition of only 100 pieces is paired with a black alligator leather strap featuring burgundy stitching and a Goldtech clasp, as well as an additional black rubber strap for versatility. Presented in an exclusive wooden box, the Luminor Perpetual Calendar PAM01688 is available exclusively at Panerai boutiques for €53,000, a fitting tribute to those seeking fortune, success, and timeless elegance.
For collectors and enthusiasts, the Panerai Luminor Perpetual Calendar PAM01688 is more than a watch—it is a symbol of refined craftsmanship, cultural homage, and exclusivity.
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General Specifications:
Brand: Panerai
Model: Luminor Perpetual Calendar
Reference: PAM01688
Dial: Burgundy
Lume: Super LumiNova
Case Material: Goldtech
Case Dimensions: 44 mm Diameter
Crystal: Sapphire Glass
Case Back: Sapphire glass
Water Resistance: 100 Meters
Strap: Black alligator leather strap with burgundy stitching and a Goldtech buckle
Calibre: P.4100
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, day, date, month, year, leap year, day-night indicator, gmt
Winding: Automatic with micro-rotor
Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 Vph)
Jewels: 55
Power Reserve: 72 Hours
Price: € 53,000
Availability: Exclusive Brand Boutiques
Limited Edition: Yes, 100 pieces