07/22/2026
The Panerai 1662
Panerai has a tried and true formula in the 44mm luminor series. So I’m not surprised they stick with it all these years later.
I have always given Panerai credit for their material science and engineering. That’s how they can breathe new life into a model they’ve been making forever. In this case they turned the bezel and crown into a carbotech ring and more importantly the case is sintered titanium. Basically think of titanium dust molded into a shape. This gives the a watch a matte yet textured finish. But it’s all metal.
This is the Panerai for the guy who has been there, done that with the brand or a new collector looking to standout with something different.