{"id":97737,"date":"2020-06-05T11:11:15","date_gmt":"2020-06-05T16:11:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/?p=97737"},"modified":"2020-06-05T11:11:15","modified_gmt":"2020-06-05T16:11:15","slug":"panerai-marks-a-bright-70th-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/en\/all-destinations\/panerai-marks-a-bright-70th-anniversary\/","title":{"rendered":"Panerai marks a bright 70th anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"
T<\/span>o celebrate the 70th<\/sup> anniversary of Luminor being patented, Panerai has unveiled three new Luminor Marina watches, each with a 70-year warranty!<\/h5>\n

So what's special enough about Luminor for Panerai to make three limited-edition watches for Luminor\u2019s 70th<\/sup> anniversary? This luminescent substance made from tritium, which is derived from hydrogen, was patented in Rome in 1949. Its advantages were clear: Luminor is more effective than radium, which it replaced. While radium\u2019s radioactivity was not dangerous for the watch-wearer, it tended to interfere with the movement. And that\u2019s where Luminor came in. In 1950, Panerai made the most of it, unveiling a new model with the same name as the substance. This novel timepiece in dive watches was striking, characterised by crown-protections and strap-holders made in the same block of steel as the case, itself shaped like a cushion. These characteristics still feature in today\u2019s collection, at least symbolically.<\/p>\n

Happy birthday, Luminor. In 2020, Panerai is launching the Luminor Marina \u2013 44m, with a 70-year warranty. Its luminescence is uncommon, with a scope that goes well beyond the hands and markers: it lights up the dial, bezel and \u2013 for the first time \u2013 other features like the strap topstitching, crown and crown-protection bridge! In the dark, its effect is remarkable. These delightful details are highlighted using Super-LumiNova, a direct descendent of Luminor.<\/p>\n\n\t\t