In the history of Panerai, left-handed watch first appeared in the early 1940s. The first generation of left-handed watches were design for Italian Navy commandos, the crown and crown guard were positioned on the left side of the case. Until now, these watches have become extremely rare, and collectors competed against each other to collect them.
Commandos carried a set of equipments such as compass and depth gauge, which probably proven the existence of these watches. Because the commandos had to wear the equipments on their left wrist, thus the watch had to be designed to wear on the right hand.
The uniqueness of the new Luminor 1950 Chrono Monopulsante Left-handed 8 Days Titanium 44mm lies in its history. This special edition Panerai watch is equipped with P.2004/9 movement, this Monopulsante chronograph movement is entirely designed and manufactured by Panerai factory located in Neuchâtel.
P.2004/9 manual winding movement has three barrels and provides 8-day power reserve. In addition, it has seconds zero-reset device, so you can adjust the time more precisely. In the mechanical structure, this movement is also equipped with column-wheel and vertical clutch, which are two necessary devices for outstanding chronograph movement.
The 44mm Luminor 1950 case is made of brushed titanium, coupled with polished bezel and sapphire crystal glass case back, thus you can appreciate the details of the delicate movement, through the indicator on the plate, you can clearly read the power reserve.
Cylindrical button is at 2 o'clock position, the opposite side of the crown, this button controls the chronograph function: start, stop, reset. The crown guard and the buckle of the brown leather strap is brushed titanium made.
Brown Sandwich Dial matchs classic Panerai large Arabic numerals and hour markers, there are also small seconds subdial and minutes register on the dial. In history, sandwiched structure came up in order to make the dial still have good readability in poor light condition.
Sandwich Dial consists of two overlapped discs, the middle luminous coating makes the upper Arabic numbers and hour markers can be identify clearly. The dial is printed with "Luminor Panerai" and "8 DAYS" words, which mean 8-day power reserve of the watch.
Luminor 1950 Chrono Monopulsante Left-handed 8 Days Titanium 44mm PAM 345 is waterproof to 10atm(100 meters), this special edition is produced limitedly to 150 pieces.
Specifications of Panerai Luminor 1950 Chrono Monopulsante Left-handed Titanium 44mm
Movement: Panerai P.2004/9 manual winding mechanical movement, entirly designed by Panerai.13¾ lignes, 6.6mm thick, 31 jewels, Glucydur® balance wheel, 28,800vph, KIF Parechoc® anti-shock device, 8-day power reserve, three barrels, column-wheel, 329 parts.
Function: Hours, minutes, small seconds, power reserve display on case back, Monopulsante chronograph button with two small subdials.
Case: 44mm, titanium metal, chrono button at 2 o'clock position.
Bezel: Polished titanium.
Case Back: Transparent sapphire crystal glass.
Panerai-patented Crown Guard: Titanium metal.
Dial: Brown, luminous Arabic numerals and hour markers, minute register at 9 o'clock position, small second register at 3 o'clock position, Central chronograph hand.
Crystal glass: Sapphire crystal glass, made of alumina, 2mm thick, anti-reflective coating.
Water-Resistant: 10 bar(100 meters)
Strap: Engraved with PANERAI logo, with large brushed titanium buckle. Attached with a spare strap and a steel screwdriver.
Model: PAM 345
Global Limited: 150
