{"id":22542,"date":"2018-11-14T13:00:18","date_gmt":"2018-11-14T21:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/?p=22542"},"modified":"2024-07-25T14:24:19","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T21:24:19","slug":"is-luminor-due-panerai-pandering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/panerai\/is-luminor-due-panerai-pandering.html","title":{"rendered":"Is the Luminor Due a Panerai Cop-Out?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Featuring slimmer cases and reduced water resistance ratings, do the new Luminor Due watches venture too far from Panerai\u2019s core identity? Or are they just giving the people what they want? Let\u2019s discuss. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Panerai Luminor Due features a smaller case<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Panerai\u2019s Evolution<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re at all familiar with Panerai\u2019s history, you understand how much building hefty waterproof watches is paramount to the brand\u2019s identity. After all, during the first half of the 20th century, Panerai\u2019s business was to supply watches to the frogmen of the Royal Italian Navy. With their massive hermetically sealed cases and highly luminescent dials, early Panerai watches<\/a> were not created for the public but rather, as military-grade instruments to accompany combat divers.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Panerai<\/a>
Traditional Panerai watches (shown here) are best known for their hefty build and waterproof case<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fast-forward to this century, and Panerai watches are no longer made for servicemen but instead for armies of chic Paneristi<\/em><\/a><\/span>\u00a0(a nickname given to fans of Panerai) who appreciate the bold design of these vintage-inspired luxury watches. Part of the appeal of Panerai watches has historically been their oversized nature. In fact, it was Sylvester Stallone and later Arnold Schwarzenegger\u2014men with very large arms needing suitably large watches\u2014who propelled the then-obscure Italian brand into the spotlight in the 1990s. As the appetite for oversized luxury watches continued to grow over the next few decades, Panerai watches fit perfectly into the trend without having to diverge much from their Italian Navy designs. <\/span><\/p>\n

However, as is the nature of trends, things fall in and out of favor. It\u2019s no secret that there has been a noticeable shift towards smaller men\u2019s watches these days. Naturally, luxury watch brands have taken note and are offering a wider range of sub-40mm timepieces. Yet, it seems that the brand\u2019s attempt to get on the smaller watch bandwagon with the\u00a0Luminor Due watches is being harshly criticized by some (plenty) passionate <\/span>Paneristis. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The Controversy of the Panerai Luminor Due Collection<\/h2>\n

Launched in 2016, the Panerai Luminor Due<\/a> collection is the brand\u2019s take on the dress watch. As much as a brand that has been known to make immense 47mm watches with expansive stark dials punched with bold accents and oversized crowns and crown guards <\/span>can<\/span><\/i> go dressy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This is the first time a Panerai watch has been made under 38mm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So the first order of business was for Panerai to trim down the cases. The Luminor Due collection offers three sizes: 38mm, 42mm and 45mm. This is the first time Panerai has made a less-than-40mm case and although the company hasn\u2019t categorized them as such, many are convinced that the 38mm sizes are geared as much towards women as they are to men. Along with smaller sizes, the Luminor Due cases are also notably slimmer than other Panerai models, coming in at 11.2mm thick for the automatic Luminor Due 38 and 10.5mm thick for the manual-wound Luminor Due 42 and 45. <\/span><\/p>\n

Yet, in order to achieve these slimmer proportions, the Luminor Due watches lost some water resistance, going down to 30 meters instead of the previous 100-meter minimum. And that\u2019s reason for most of the pushback from critics of the new Panerai watches. How can a brand that has built a legacy of creating waterproof dive watch even consider making watches with a measly 30-meter water resistance, they cry. <\/span><\/p>\n

Panerai Watches for Today\u2019s Market<\/h2>\n

On the flip-side, it\u2019s a good idea to remember that aside from the Submersible collection, Panerai watches are not actually considered dive watches anymore. Without unidirectional bezels they\u2019re far from meeting the ISO 6425 standards for dive watches<\/a>. Instead, Panerai has successfully taken the design codes from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, and reinterpreted them for a modern audience. And they continue to listen to what the market wants\u2014smaller and slimmer watches for now\u2014and produce watches accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The Panerai Radiomir is one of the most beloved watches of all time, even if it is no longer considered a dive watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The good news is, Panerai continues to produce their iconic watches with the robust water resistance and distinctive case designs that made them famous. The Panerai Luminor<\/a> models, in particular, maintain the brand’s identity, offering timepieces that can withstand the rigors of diving and adventure. The introduction of the Luminor Due line doesn’t detract from this heritage but instead expands the range of options available to watch enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

For those who have always admired Panerai’s unique aesthetic but found the traditional sizes overwhelming, the Due line provides a welcome alternative. While its 100-meter water resistance may seem modest compared to the brand’s diving watches like the Panerai Radiomir<\/a>, it’s more than adequate for everyday wear of a luxury timepiece. After all, modern combat divers rely on specialized equipment rather than mechanical watches, allowing Panerai to explore new directions in design without compromising their legacy.<\/p>\n

While history is important to any luxury watch brand\u2019s spirit, it doesn\u2019t have to hold a company hostage when making watches for today\u2019s tastes. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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