Panerai presents the new Luminor Venticinque
PAM02025
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the inception of the Paneristi community, Panerai
presents the new Luminor Venticinque PAM02025 at this year’s P-Day – the annual
Paneristi gathering scheduled for October 4th, 2024, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Previewing
exclusively at this event, the new watch, limited to 1000 pieces, will be made accessible
to Paneristi for pre-order. Set to be released in September 2025, PAM02025 will be solely
available to the community for a month before extending to the public.
“Celebrating 25 years of the Paneristi community is a momentous occasion for Panerai.
The dedication, passion and camaraderie of this remarkable group have been instrumental
in shaping our journey. Designed with input from our loyal Paneristi, the new Luminor
Venticinque embodies the values and rich history that unite us. We are honoured to unveil
it at this year’s P-Day and look forward to many more years of shared passion, bond and
innovation,” says Jean-Marc Pontroué, CEO of Panerai.
For years, Paneristi, a self-initiated group of now over 30,000 members worldwide, have
proudly shared their enthusiasm and love for Panerai. With more than 30 hubs globally,
each member contributes their experiences and stories, where everyone finds common
ground in their passion. P-Day has since taken place all over the world, including Cologne,
Frankfurt, New York, Montreal, Singapore, Hong Kong, and more recently in Athens, Paris and
Lisbon.
Over the years, several special models have been dedicated to the Paneristi, honouring the
community’s passion and commitment to the Maison. The first release was the Luminor
Marina PAM00195, introduced in 2004 with a 44mm case, followed by the Luminor
PAM00360 in 2010, the Radiomir Paneristi Forever PAM00532 in 2013, the Luminor 15th
Anniversary PAM00634 in 2015, the Luminor Marina 8 Days PAM00911 in 2017 until the
Radiomir Paneristi 20th Anniversary PAM02020 in 2020. Each model represents a milestone
in the enduring legacy of the community.
The new Luminor Venticinque PAM02025 follows suit this time to mark the quartercentury
of Paneristi. Recognizing the importance they hold for the Maison, it was crafted
in close collaboration with the aficionados, directly involving some members in the design
phase. This process allowed for the incorporation of specific requests and preferences
from the community, ensuring that the final design faithfully reflects the desires of the
Maison’s enthusiasts.
“Choosing such milestones is never easy. Working with Panerai team is an indescribable
honor,” says Padraig Conway, founder of Paneristi.com, who was involved in designing the
new timepiece. “This anniversary piece presents a unique assembly. The case honors the
past, reminiscent of the PAM00127 that the Paneristi calls the ‘Fiddy’, echoing memories
of historical releases like the 6152/1. The innovative increasing depth of blue dial as it
seeks the face perimeter, complimented by a tan and blue strap choice, reminding us of
the ocean as it boasts a quality 30-BAR depth.
The domed crystal offers a more interesting distortion to its iconic sandwich dial all
captured within the new steel brunito case. It’s definitely a first of its kind in Panerai, and
demonstrates the past and future can combine, seamlessly. PAM02025 reflects much
history transferred into a modern collection piece. It’s a great segue for enthusiasts who
want a case with historic connections. I often think of the joy this piece will bring and what
it truly honors – 25 years of passion, corporate friendship, and an unparalleled community. I
think it’s stunning and will be welcomed on all wrists, irrespective of nationality and gender.”
PAM02025, named after the 25th anniversary and launch year, is inspired by the Luminor
PAM00127 reference from 2003. This model is well-known among Paneristi and
affectionately referred to as “Fiddy” referencing the 1950 decal on the dial.
The new timepiece features a 44mm brunito steel case with a finish developed by
Panerai that is achieved through a manual process that gives each piece a distinctive
character. This method involves layering the steel with a PVD coating that is then manually
reworked, creating an aged effect reminiscent of gun barrels. This handmade finishing
process ensures that no two watches are exactly alike.
PAM02025 features a blue gradient sandwich dial paired with beige Super-LumiNova® X1
and a domed sapphire crystal, a nod to the Maison’s 1960s models created for the Italian
Navy, enhancing the overall readability of the dial. Originally made from Plexiglas®, these
crystals are now crafted from sapphire, formed of corundum, a very hard material that
is second only to diamond, for elevated durability and resilience. The domed curvature
not only improves the watch’s aesthetic but also accentuates the dial’s features, adding
depth and dimension to the watch’s face especially underwater or in low-light conditions.
Other historical elements include the golden colour pencil-style hands, which contrast
elegantly with the blue dial and a lever bridge mounted downwards. On the earlier models
developed for the Italian military, the lever was sometimes mounted in reverse, which
made it easier for divers to operate the watch’s winding mechanism. These features pay
homage to the historical tradition of Panerai’s military watches and their characteristic
functional design while incorporating modern technology for improved usability. The
lever bridge of the crown protecting device bears the inscription ‘Paneristi’ and the seethrough
smoked crystal case back is decorated with the Paneristi 25th anniversary logo to
commemorate this limited edition.
Luminor Venticinque
PAM02025
PRICE: $8,800.00
Movement: Hand-wound mechanical, P.6000 calibre, 15 ½ lignes, 4.5 mm thick, 19 jewels, 21,600 alternations/hour. Incabloc® anti-shock device. One barrel, 110 components.
Functions: Minutes, Hours.
Power Reserve: 3 days.
Case: Diameter 44mm, brunito Steel, brunito Steel bezel. See-through smoked crystal case back. Domed sapphire crystal.
Dial: Blue gradient sandwich with beige Super-LumiNova® X1.
Strap: Calf with trapezoidal brunito Steel buckle.
Water resistance: 30 BAR (~300 meters).