Panerai Luminor Perpetual Calendar GMT PAM 01575

GWIS · 2026-01-03T11:28:21Z

Explore the Panerai Luminor Perpetual Calendar GMT PAM 01575, a 44mm platinum watch with a scratch-resistant case and crown-operated perpetual calendar.

GWIS

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GWIS, a self-professed non-Paneristi, brings to light the Panerai Luminor Perpetual Calendar GMT PAM 01575, a release from Watches & Wonders 2025 that caught his discerning eye. His initial impressions, informed by a hands-on review, highlight the watch's technical prowess and distinctive aesthetic, prompting a closer look at Panerai's innovative approach to high complications. This article explores GWIS's detailed breakdown and the community's reactions to this significant timepiece.

I’m not a Panerai guy and so I missed this release at Watches & Wonders 2025, but SJX have just published a hands on review and it seems like a visually interesting and technically accomplished watch:

- 44mm in platinum (so not one for lovers of small, light watches!), but it’s not just any platinum, it has a surfacing hardening treatment to make it more scratch resistant;

- day, date, second time zone and am/pm indicator on the front;

- month, year, leap year and power reserve on the back to keep the dial clean;

- speaking of the dial, it’s translucent so that you can see the day and date discs (it may not be to everyone’s taste but, personally, I like the look);

- the perpetual calendar is operated via the crown (so no pushers) and it can be adjusted forwards, or backwards, and at any time of the day without damaging the calendar mechanism;

- it’s got hacking seconds, but also with a return to zero mechanism to make it easy to set against a reference time;

- it’s powered by an automatic movement with a micro rotor and has a 72 hour power reserve.

All in all, I think it looks and sounds like a very impressive watch. Well done Panerai!

SJX article: https://watchesbysjx.com/2025/12/panerai-luminor-perpetual-calendar-pam01575-platinumtech-review.html

All the best,

Jon

Key Points from the Discussion

The watch's comprehensive suite of complications, including a perpetual calendar and GMT, is impressive, even for those less familiar with advanced horological technology.
A key consideration for crown-operated perpetual calendars, like the one in the PAM 01575, is the actual time required for setting the date and other indications. Efficiency in adjustment is crucial for user experience.
Contrary to some purists, there is an appreciation within the community for Panerai's integration of complex complications, suggesting a place for both traditional and modern designs in a diverse collection.
Given Panerai's heritage in dive watches and the absence of external pushers, an enhanced water resistance would be a desirable feature for this complicated timepiece.

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ZSHSZ

Jan 3, 2026

44mm is in-line with Panerai so thumbs up. Great post Jon!

gregcarraram3

Jan 3, 2026

Unlike many people, I do like Panerai with complications, I think that there is room in a collection for classic and more modern looking.

Carlos22

Jan 3, 2026

Why such low WR if all functions are set with the crown?

GWIS

Jan 3, 2026

But I agree that, given Panerai’s history with dive watches and the lack of pushers, it would be good too have more water resistance.

sergio

Jan 4, 2026

...there seem to be the whole shooting gallery, on this one. No coffee-push-button though. I'm not that good at technology, but it looks very impressive

Nate1580

Jan 18, 2026

I wonder how long it actually takes to set the proper date 🤔 In my opinion, setting everything from the crown (like on a UN perpetual) is only cool if it takes about 30 seconds.

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