Panerai Luminor watches have long been known for the patented, crown-protecting bridge device that straddles the right side of their cases. Now the brand has put this iconic silhouette to use as the defining element in an all-new steel bracelet ? which makes its debut on this week’s Watch to Watch, the new Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Automatic Acciaio.
The Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Automatic Acciaio is the first watch outfitted with the new bracelet.
The watch’s Luminor 1950 case (available in two sizes) perfectly integrates with the distinctive new bracelet, which is made up of individual links inspired by the shape of the familiar crown-lock bridge device and, like the case, is constructed of AISI 316L stainless steel with alternating brushed and polished finishes. Each bracelet link integrates smoothly with the rest, without the need for screws, making for a more flexible, ergonomic feel on the wrist, according to Panerai.  The case is relatively slender, owing to the use of the 6-mm-thick Caliber P.9010 movement. The black sandwich-style dial features large, luminous beige hour markers ? with Arabic numerals at 6 and 12 o’clock ? and a small blue seconds hand in a counter at 9 o’clock. The date numeral, in a window at 6 o’clock, is also in beige, as are the luminous highlights on the hour and minute hands.
The black sandwich-style dial features luminous highlights in beige.
Panerai’s Caliber P.9010 movement, made enti...