Panerai Luminor 1950 Regatta Rattrapante PAM00332 Luxury Watch Review

http://www.thewatchbox.com Each year since 2003, Officine Panerai has commemorated the Classic Yachts Challenge with a limited edition watch. In 2009, The Luminor 1950 Regatta Rattrapante PAM00332 Classic Yachts Challenge broke cover with a split-second chronograph and an all-black aesthetic. One of only 500 units issued, the PAM00332 is an exceptional watch even by Panerai standards. Start with the obvious: a split-seconds chronograph movement takes center stage. Also known as a "double chronograph," this complication allows the timing of simultaneous competitors in a sporting event such as a motor race or sailing regatta. The staggered start-stop-reset of the rattrapante is a joy to control, and the sequence of action on the dial is a perennial crowd-pleaser among admirers of luxury watches. Panerai invests the unique Luminor 1950 Regatta with a striking look to match. Its all-black Diamond-Like Carbon case matches the inverted hobnail ("waffle") dial and black calf leather strap. Panerai adds accents of sea foam green luminescent material, white calibrations, and royal blue as a visual tie to the PAM00332's maritime inspiration. Naturally, all of the classic Panerai Luminor signatures are present. The 44mm cushion case cuts an unmistakable profile with its crescent-shaped crown guard. The guard's famous cam-actuated locking lever deploys to permit easy operation of the crown even while wearing gloves or when hands are slippery. One of only 500 units built, this Paner