Panerai Unveils Submersible Marina Militare Destro and GMT

Panerai has unveiled two new Submersible Marina Militare models: the 42mm PAM01758 GMT and the 44mm PAM01757 Destro. Both feature brushed steel cases, unidirectional rotating steel bezels with matte black ceramic inserts, and water resistance to 500m with a 25% safety margin. The watches were presented in November 2026.

Each model has a screwed-down steel case back engraved with the “Slow Speed Torpedo” used by Italian naval commandos in the 1940s. They are tested to 50 ATM water resistance. Both come with a brown-gold calf leather strap with tone-on-tone stitching and include an additional black rubber strap for diving.

GMT Model Details

The PAM01758 GMT features a 42mm fully brushed stainless steel case with a thickness of 14.38mm. Its matte black dial uses beige Super-LumiNova on the indices and hands for legibility. A key functional element is the 24-hour orange GMT hand for tracking a second time zone. The watch includes a small seconds sub-dial at 9 o’clock and a date window at 3 o’clock.

Power comes from the automatic P.900/GMT24H movement. This caliber offers a three-day power reserve, operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour, and has a slim profile of 5.2mm. The GMT model includes a Ponte Vecchio gold-brown leather strap, a black rubber strap, and a travel pouch.

Destro Model Design and Features

The PAM01757 Destro revives one of the brand’s rarest historical configurations with a crown and protective bridge positioned on the left side of the case at 9 o’clock. This Destro, or right-hand wear, design was originally intended for military divers. The 44mm fully brushed stainless steel case is 13.93mm thick and features a no-date dial with the small seconds sub-dial at 3 o’clock.

It is powered by the automatic P.980 caliber, which also provides a three-day power reserve, features a traversing balance bridge with a stop-seconds function, and runs at 28,800 vibrations per hour. Since 1998, Panerai has released only four limited-edition Destro references. The brand stated, "Desde 1998 solo han salido al mercado cuatro referencias limitadas del Submersible Destro."

Shared Features and Heritage

Beyond their military-inspired cases, the two models share several signature details. Both have matte black dials with beige Super-LumiNova accents on the hands, indices, and bezel markings. The unidirectional bezels use matte black ceramic inserts with a 60-minute dive scale. The deep engraving of the Slow Speed Torpedo on the caseback is a direct tribute to the Italian Navy.

The collaboration between Panerai and the Italian Navy dates back to the 1910s. This heritage is reflected in the functional, subdued design language of both new watches. The Destro is described as having an understated appearance suitable for everyday wear, while the GMT maintains a functional dive watch design with added time-zone utility.

Official pricing for the models has been set. The table below lists the confirmed figures.

Panerai's latest releases reinforce its enduring partnership with the Italian Navy. Alessandro Ficarelli highlighted the brand's commitment to this relationship, which began in the 1910s.