This year (2025), Panerai completed the upgrade of its 44mm Luminor, launching the new generation 44mm Luminor, including the black-dial 3312, blue-dial 3313, and white-dial 3314. For those with larger wrists or those who can tolerate a larger size, the new generation Luminor 44mm is the absolute top choice for Panerai buyers today. Why? Because it's currently the "most powerful mass-produced Panerai." The best Panerai Luminor replica watches at captainthewatch.is.
The new generation Luminor remains in Panerai's most commonly used 44mm size, but the thickness has been significantly reduced, from the original 15.65mm to the current 13.4mm. This 13mm thickness puts it on par with Rolex and Omega watches. While thinning, the watch also boasts a high water resistance of 500 meters, surpassing the 300-meter water resistance of the Rolex Submariner, Omega Seamaster 300m, and Blancpain Fifty Fathoms.
The new-generation Luminor 44 features a dial that incorporates Panerai's most practical design: a small seconds and calendar combination. While Panerai watches with only hour and minute hands are certainly true to their history, the addition of a small seconds and calendar offers the most convenience for daily use. More importantly, Panerai's famous "sandwich" dial is also present. The hour markers are skeletonized, allowing the luminous coating beneath the dial to shine through for greater effect. Black, white, and blue—three of the most durable and stylish dial colors in luxury watches—are available. The new-generation Luminor 44 also features a transparent caseback. For years, many Panerai watches have replaced transparent cases with solid casebacks. This year, the new-generation Luminor 44 finally reinstates this feature.
The new Luminor 44 also features the Panerai P980 automatic movement, replacing the previous P9010 series movement. This also signifies the accelerated replacement of the P9010 movement with the Panerai P900 series movement. The P980 automatic movement is the latest in Panerai's P900 series and a shared movement within the Richemont Group. The P980 automatic movement is 4.2mm thick, compared to the 6mm thickness of the previous P9010 movement. The new Panerai's reduced thickness is primarily due to the P900/980 movement. The P980 automatic movement boasts a 72-hour power reserve, a silicon escapement (note: not a silicon balance spring), and a stop-seconds function. While thinner, its performance remains the same as the previous P9010. The new generation Luminor 44 features a one-touch quick release strap feature. Simply press the strap connector, no tools required, and the strap snaps off, making it incredibly convenient.
