[F]Hands-On – Panerai Lighting Device Marina Chitanio PAM03325

Over the past two weeks I have spent a lot of time with the new Panerai Luminor Marina collection. Today’s watch, Titanio PAM03325, visited the headquarters for a comprehensive photo shoot. We saw it again and the rest of the collection was a wonder with a 2025 watch a week later. It may not sound like much to hear about changes to the collection and reintroduction of titanium models, but Panerai went out to work and made some major changes.

I have to admit that Panerai can become a small and frustrating brand. I’ve pinned certain models, but I couldn’t do enough to make the case size work on my 6.5 inch wrist. Therefore, the Panerai I own after receiving my wrist time is a small illuminator PAM0048 with a diameter of 40mm. I also own a PAM0249 Radiomir, but I will need to eat a salty diet for a month to think about tying it to my arm. Still, it’s a gorgeous object, and for aesthetic reasons, I’m always keen to check out the latest introductions of the brand. The new Titanio may not suit me, but it’s a nice watch and should work well for anyone who can pull apart the size.

Luminor MarinaTitanio

Titanium is as close as the peas in carrots and is an important ingredient to Panerai. As a result, I was surprised to discover that for years there was no lightweight version in the volume reader Luminor Marina collection. Yes, historically speaking, steel is the most authentic, but Panerai makes big watches and titanium makes them more wear-resistant. In 2025, the brand decided to regain titanium, but chose to do so in a new case.

Panerai Speak’s Titanio is a 44mm grade 5 titanium watch with a depth of 500m. For those tracking it, it’s over 200 meters above the previous Luminor Marina Collection. useful? It may not be, but it is a numerical measure of the toughness of these watches. Aside from this proud specification, the watch comes with sapphire crystals on each side, and features dark green brushed calf leather straps and pin buckles. The strap also uses the brand’s handy quick release button to easily swap into the rubber.

Dark green sunray sandwich dial

Certainly, I remember back in the day when many titanium panelers came with blue or brownish dials. Titanio shakes this with a dark green dial. However, that’s not the only thing that comes with the mandatory “sandwich dial” on watches. For those who just discovered Panerai, the term refers to the way the Super Luminova X2 is on the layer below the green dial.

Questions about bright applications will be answered as soon as the lights go dark. Titanio is a torch! Other highlights are open Arabic numbers with 6 and 9 open. The subsecond register has a small, bright metal hand with a brush. Again, Panerai supports the tradition with a small circular counterweight in this tiny hand. Finally, while the brand is using the data, Luminor Marina has a date window. White-on-green dating wheels that match the dial reduce their intrusiveness.

More details

Titanio has other details that differ from Titanium Panera’s long-standing memories. Lightweight metals were usually brushed throughout, making them look more tactical. For PAM003325, the choice of polished bezels has a major impact on the appearance of the watch. Titanio is now more upscale and formal – if Panerai does. Overall, this is an upgrade that belongs to such a high-end product.

We have no choice but to develop the familiar lever-acting crown lock. It’s such a “Panerai thing” and is worth trying if you don’t have the chance. This detail is key to making these watches stand out in the waters of their competitors, and I like it now, just like 25 years ago.

Thin case with curved lug

Looking at one Titanio case profile reveals two important changes. First, Panerai reduced the thickness to just 13.4mm while increasing water resistance. Secondly, to deal with it properly, the brand reconstructed the lugs with a more dramatic curvature. This shows a major change as we are used to the relatively flat lug profile of Panerai Watches.

The Titanio is a little big for me, but it also gives a sense of appearance for people with large wrists. I tried watches in Geneva and could feel the difference due to the thin, refined case shape. Naturally, titanium construction makes a huge difference to the clock. I still love steel, but titanium greatly increases the everyday wearability of a shining marina.

p.980 movement

For the rest of the Titanio and Luminor Marina collection, Panerai switched to the caseback on the Sapphire display. This reveals a P.980 caliber with a three-day power reserve and a frequency of 28,800 VPH. Be aware of the traverse balance bridge, which offers a more robust design than traditional cantilever setups. For automatic calibers, they are well finished with visible plate angulation. Functionally, hacking returns to the model with tests in six positions.

Overall Thoughts on Titanio

Using Luminor Marina, Panerai has created eternal designs that will succeed in a variety of materials and dial hearths. Titanio exemplifies this with a mix of polished brush and brushed titanium surfaces. As for the green dial, I think it looks great and double when paired with a brushed calf strap. Panerai made a thoughtful choice when updating this watch. Reduced thickness, curved cases, display back and improved water resistance ratings are all positive. Furthermore, reintroduced titanium was a timely movement considering the current popularity of metals. At 9,900 euros, Titanio is a premium option, but it’s a unique option these days. I enjoyed my time at the latest lightweight lighting fixture marina, but it’s great to see Panerai improve on its most important collection.

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