Introducing: The Panerai Luminor Marina DMLS 44mm (PAM01662)

April 24, 2020

Direct Metal Laser Sintering, or DMLS. That's the secret behind another new and innovative take on the longstanding presence of Panerai's iconic Luminor. Launched alongside a refresh of the entire Luminor lineup, this very grey expression is the reference PAM01662 Luminor Marina DMLS 44mm. Like the also new Luminor Marina Fibratech 44mm, the DMLS comes out of Panerai's special projects group C that's the Panerai Laboratorio di Idee C and is the result of a specialized 3D printing process. Complete with a few elements rendered in Carbotech, the Panerai PAM01662 is a muted grey-on-grey affair that continues the brand's ongoing commitment to the extensive use of technically advanced specialized materials.? Initial Thoughts Apart from the bezel, crown, and crown lock lever, the 44mm case of the Luminor Marina DMLS is made by 3D printing with a high power laser and titanium powder. The case is formed 30 microns at a time, but the process allows the near-final shape to be printed rather than milled. If you're deep into Panerai and want a special titanium Luminor with a stealthy appeal, this may be the ticket.? Finished with a matte grey sandwich dial over grey Super-LumiNova, the DMLS uses Panerai's three-day P.9010 movement. Automatically wound and ticking at 4Hz, the P.9010 offers a date display at three o'clock and the expected small seconds display next to the nine o'clock marker. The mix of blacks and greys looks great and is nicely matched by a black woven rubberized strap that Panerai calls a Sportech strap.? Pricing falls at $15,000, which essentially slots between the $12,800 Luminor Marina Carbotech from earlier this year and the $16,000 price tag of the recently announced Luminor Marina Fibratech 44mm.? The Basics Brand: PaneraiModel: Luminor Marina DMLS 44mmReference Number: PAM01662Diameter: 44mmThickness: 14.2mmCase Material: DMLS titanium (sandblasted) case. Bezel, crown, and lever in Carbotech. Dial Color: Grey (anthracite) Indexes: Sandwich dialLume: Super-LumiNova (grey) Water Resistance: 300 metersStrap/Bracelet: Black "Sportech" woven rubberized material with grey contrast stitching and DLC black titanium buckle The Movement Caliber: Panerai P.9010 Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, dateThickness: 6mmPower Reserve: Three daysWinding: AutomaticFrequency: 28,800 vphJewels: 31 Pricing & Availability Price: $15,000For more, click here.