The PAM111 is the reference most people picture when they picture a Luminor: a 44 mm cushion case, the locking crown guard, and a dial that reads clearly from across a room. This replica brings that combination together with a proper sandwich dial, a hand-wound mechanical movement, and a thick leather strap, so it wears and feels like the watch it is modelled on. If you want the Luminor look on your wrist without chasing vintage auction listings, this is the version to start with.
Key Features
- 44 mm Luminor-style cushion case with a polished bezel and brushed mid-case
- Sandwich dial construction, with a cut-out top plate over a luminous lower layer
- Protected crown set under the signature lever-actuated bridge
- Manual-wind mechanical movement with small seconds at 9 o'clock
- Domed crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface
- Thick calf leather strap in tan or black with a brushed pin buckle
- Screw-down caseback with engraved reference markings
- Everyday water resistance for rain, splashes and hand washing
Materials and Specifications
The case is cut from 316L stainless steel and finished in two steps: a mirror polish on the bezel and upper lugs, and a fine brushed grain along the case band, which is how the original reads in person. The dial uses two stacked plates, the upper one punched out for the numerals and hour markers so the luminous layer beneath shows through for a clean, deep-edged look. Inside sits a hand-wound movement with 17 jewels and a 42-hour power reserve, wound by the crown once a day. The strap is 24 mm at the lugs, thick vegetable-tanned leather with a soft inner lining so it breaks in quickly rather than staying stiff.
Shipping and Returns
Orders are packed in a protective watch box with the strap fitted and the movement stopped, then shipped with tracking within one business day. If the fit or finish is not what you expected, you can return it unworn in its original packaging within the stated window for a refund or exchange.
Is the PAM111 replica hand-wound or automatic?
It is hand-wound. You wind it through the crown every day or so, which is part of the charm of this reference, and you can feel and hear the movement taking power.
How does the 44 mm case wear on a smaller wrist?
It sits large but flat, because the lugs curve down close to the wrist. On a 6.5-inch wrist it reads as a statement piece rather than an oversized one, and the thick strap balances the case visually.
Can the strap be swapped?
Yes. The lugs take standard 24 mm straps with quick-release or spring bars, so you can move between leather, canvas and rubber without tools on most aftermarket options.