Panerai Luminor Marina Militare PAM05218 Review

The Panerai Luminor Marina Militare PAM05218 marks a key moment in the brand's modern history, paying homage to the Panerai Luminor Marina Militare watch ref. 5218-202/A, which debuted in 1993. Also released that year were the Luminor ref. 5218-201/A and the Mare Nostrum chronograph ref. 5218-301/A. The Panerai Luminor Marina Militare watch ref. 5218-202/A was originally designed for Italian naval personnel, while the Luminor watch ref. 5218-201/A and the Mare Nostrum chronograph ref. 5218-301/A were among the first watches released for the civilian market, officially launched on September 10, 1993, aboard the Italian destroyer Luigi Durand de la Penne (hull number D560). Buy Panerai clone watches online, buy replica watches at twatchclone.ru.

The case diameter remains at 44mm, echoing the innovation of the original ref. 5218-202/A: breaking away from the then-prevailing tradition of providing the Italian Navy with a 47mm case diameter. The 44mm stainless steel case features a DLC (diamond-like carbon) coating, achieving the same color effect as the original ref. 5218-202/A with a PVD coating. This results in a striking all-black case, preserving the unique aesthetic that set the original watch apart from other stainless steel timepieces in 1993. DLC is a carbon-based coating applied to metal surfaces, characterized by high hardness, scratch resistance, and corrosion resistance, while also giving the case a distinctive black appearance.

The dial is engraved with "Marina Militare," paying homage to Panerai's over a century-long connection with Marina Militare since the 1910s. Furthermore, the font used for the numerals and letters on the dial has been specially redrawn, faithfully replicating the style of the original 1993 model. Unlike Panerai's iconic sandwich dial, the new model features a single-layer skeletonized dial: the dial is engraved and filled with Super-LumiNova® luminous coating, and the slightly concave surface gives the numerals a three-dimensional visual effect. The new watch meticulously recreates the iconic visual feature of the 1993 model: the "color difference" dial and hands. Due to a chemical reaction between tritium and varnish, the numerals on the dial of early production watches appeared orange-brown, while the hands remained green—a contrast that later became a classic element highly sought after by collectors. This unexpected phenomenon was corrected in later batches, making the "color difference" watches extremely rare.

The Panerai Luminor Marina Militare replica watch is powered by the P.6000 manual-winding movement, offering a three-day power reserve. The movement, only 15.5 lignes in diameter, features a balance wheel that vibrates at 21,600 vibrations per hour, with a transverse balance bridge enhancing stability and accuracy.