Panerai Luminor GMT PAM 237 Luxury Watch Review

http://www.thewatchbox.com Call it the "Brad Pitt," call it the "Ghost," or call by its given name Panerai Luminor GMT PAM 237, but this watch by any name would wear just as sharp. Part of a 400-unit H-series (and only H-series) production run, the origins of the PAM 237 are shrouded in mystery. As a "ghost" in the Panerai model lineup, the Luminor GMT PAM 237 was *NEVER* catalogued in sales literature, advertised on the company's website, or depicted in published ads. Given the watch's manifold virtues and striking wrist presence, the lack of promotion - as well as Panerai's proven willingness to build custom runs for VIP clients - gave rise to the watch's other nickname... ...no less a Paneristo than Brad Pitt has been seen wearing this exact model, and speculation runs rampant that the entire 400-unit run was built as a commissioned project for the star. Given the legendary precedent of Sylvester Stallone's "Slytech" and "Daylight" custom orders, the Brad Pitt rumors may not be far-fetched. Origins aside, the Panerai Luminor GMT PAM 237 requires no backstory to explain its appeal. Blessed with the classical square-jawed good looks of the original 44mm stainless steel "Luminor" case, the PAM 237 embodies all of the imagery and substance that made this shape a cult classic. With its cushion-case profile, the Luminor sits lightly on the wrist, and its size becomes a non-factor in the fit equation. Even a steel Luminor wears easily thanks to short lugs and a flat case bac