Marina Militare pulses with Panerai’s legacy as the Italian Navy’s trusted supplier. Born from an unrelenting need for survival instruments, Panerai’s designs were forged for daring exploits at sea and in combat. With luminous innovations and unparalleled precision, Panerai has crafted more than just watches; it has created symbols of resilience, courage, and timeless adventure.

Here is how a lasting partnership of over 100 years evolved through time, only to deliver three additional iconic Panerai timepieces this year.

A century-old partnership

The enduring bond between Panerai and the Marina Militare spans over a century, embodying courage and resilience while inspiring exceptional adventures. The story began in 1910, when Panerai started developing precision instruments for the Italian Navy. In 1935, Panerai unveiled its first luminous watch prototype, specifically designed for sea divers who required absolute reliability and legibility even in the darkest of depths.

For decades, these watches were reserved exclusively for military use. Only after Richemont’s acquisition in 1997 did the wider public gain access to Panerai’s fine timepieces. Today, Panerai continues to fiercely honor its historic and privileged bond with the Navy, strengthening it with adrenaline-filled experiences and groundbreaking watch collections that pay homage to its military origins.

The Marina Militare timepieces released in 2025

In 2025, Panerai entered a new chapter in this legacy with its first timepieces inspired by the Aviazione Navale, the Italian Navy’s aviation branch. Each model bears the engraved anchor insignia, a proud tribute to the Marina Militare, while flight gear–inspired dials showcase military precision and Panerai’s dedication to functionality.

The OP logo -two arrows pointing above and below- symbolizes Panerai’s dual expertise with the Marina Militare: mastery on land and at sea. These watches are tools for modern heroes, engineered for every territory and every mission. The 2025 Marina Militare collection introduces three exceptional timepieces:

• Submersible Marina Militare: A robust dive watch that embodies Panerai’s DNA of strength, visibility, and uncompromising reliability.
• Submersible Marina Militare Carbotech™: Crafted from Panerai’s pioneering Carbotech™ material, this model offers extreme durability and lightweight performance with a bold, tactical aesthetic.
• Submersible Chrono Marina Militare Experience Edition: A chronograph designed not only as a precision instrument but also as an invitation to live extraordinary adventures, echoing Panerai’s experiential approach to watchmaking.

Panerai’s sea-rooted legacy is exemplified not only by the Marina Militare’s heritage timepieces, but also by the prominent example of Panerai’s Luna Rossa sponsorship. In 2025, Panerai notably equips a new generation of explorers not only at sea, but also at land and in the skies.

Discover the exquisitely elegant Panerai timepieces, among other luxury watches, at Panerai Boutique, Oia Santorini.