BY HARLAN CHAPMAN-GREEN
Watches & Wonders 2026 featured the turnaround of Panerai that I was hoping for. I’d been a little worried about them losing its magic and stepping down its quality in the last few years, and while I was obviously unable to examine the internals of Panerai’s 2026 collection in Geneva, I was very pleased to feel that the magic was back. Now, Panerai is launching the new Submersible PAM01756, and it seems to build on April’s momentum.
The most important fact that Panerai wants you to know about its new Submersible PAM01756 watch is that it’s the first 44mm diameter Submersible watch to be presented on a stainless steel bracelet instead of a strap. If you’re not a Panerai aficionado (Paneristi as they like to be called) then that probably means little to you, but in the world of Panerai a metal bracelet is a bit of a rare treat but Panerai builds them well. Although I’ve yet to see this specific watch in person, having tried out different Panerai watches on their bracelets I can confidently say they’re as chunky and well-made as any other sports watches at this price point, if not better.
The cushion-shaped case is quite chunky too, although Panerai’s press release only includes the 44mm diameter, not the thickness. It’s made of AISI 316LVM grade 1.4441 stainless steel, which Panerai says is more resistant to corrosion and ready “for adventure”. 500m of water resistance means this is no slouch and will easily survive the desk diving it’s likely to spend its life doing, and the blue ceramic bezel insert will resist scratches for years to come.
The dial is as clean and functional as you could expect from Panerai, with chunky hands and markers coated with Super-LumiNova. There isn’t even a date window. Behind the dial sits the self-winding calibre P.980, which is self-winding with a 72-hour power reserve and a 4Hz beat rate. It’s made of 177 components and has 23 jewels. Sadly, the view of the movement is obscured by a stainless steel caseback featuring an engraving of a “Slow Speed Torpedo,” or “Siluro Lenta Corsa” an underwater assault craft used by the Italian Navy’s commandos to stealthily get their troops up to ships to destroy them from below.
Overall, the new Submersible PAM01756 looks to be the watch that fans were waiting for with its mid-sized case and strong water resistance, plus its simple dial. I think this new Panerai could be the pick of the bunch, at €12,800/$13,200/£11,000 it’s expensive, though.
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