The Panerai Luminor Luna Rossa Chrono PAM01768 and Luna Rossa GMT PAM01791 are the latest additions to the Panerai-Luna Rossa partnership, a collaboration that has been a proving ground for Panerai's modern sports watches. This partnership has produced a series of pieces that look unmistakably Panerai but often come with technical touches, from Carbotech and titanium cases to useful complications such as GMTs and chronographs. The Luminor Luna Rossa Chrono PAM01768 is a purpose-built chronograph, housed in a 44mm steel case, with a silver sun-brushed dial and red details inspired by the Luna Rossa team colours. It features a speed tachymeter scale, which is handy for measuring average speed over a set distance, and a central red-and-white chronograph seconds hand. The automatic calibre P.9210, beating at 28,800 vibrations/hour, offers a 42-hour power reserve, and the watch is limited to 500 pieces, arriving in a deluxe blue cherry wood box. The Luminor Luna Rossa GMT PAM01791, on the other hand, is more compact at 40mm and features a metal bracelet, giving it a sportier and more versatile character. It is powered by the automatic P.900/GMT 12 H calibre with a three-day power reserve and a 12-hour second-time-zone display. This watch is water-resistant to 100 meters and is fitted with Panerai's PAM Click release system, allowing for easy strap swaps. Both watches are unmistakably Luminor, with the cushion case, oversized luminous dial, and crown-protecting bridge that have turned the family into a design icon. The Chrono PAM01768 is priced at EUR 11,200, while the GMT PAM01791 joins the regular collection at EUR 11,100. These watches are a testament to Panerai's ability to blend style and functionality, making them desirable for both sports enthusiasts and watch collectors alike.
