At this year's SIHH, Panerai debuted two new models for their Luminor 1950 collection, both dedicated to left-handed fans of the brand. Ariel went hands-on with both and now we are looking at the PAM579 Chrono Monopulsante Destro 8 Days Titanio. Housed in the 47mm Luminor 1950 case - made from titanium in this instance - and equipped with an in-house developed and manufactured monopusher chronograph movement, the 579 comprises some of the strongest components of the brand.
Limited in production to only 300 pieces, the PAM579 offers what could be best described as a clever selection of some of the brand's most traditional design clues mixed up with a few modern elements. The Luminor 1950's large cushion shaped case, its curved profile and substantial crown-protector brings Panerai's history to a tangible form, invoking the times when their watches were worn by the Italian Navy divers. Panerai eased up that vintage feel with a modern choice of material for the case. It's done in brushed and polished titanium. Those with a deep love for the brand - or just with really good memory - will remember a 2011 SIHH novelty, the PAM345. That was a 44 mm version of the exact same case style with the same crown placement, same material and same movement.
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