Panerai's Rarest Collections with Rattrapante function on the Dial

It is rather surprising that most of the Panerai lovers do not really get to have the first-hand look of their favorites, simply because they are so few in numbers. And the rarest of the rare genus are generally restricted to a series of just 25 pieces or less. But still, Panerai watches enjoy the title of the finest watches in the world, with a range of collectors and enthusiasts following the suit.

Panerai Rattrapante watches wear the newer modern look, adding zing to the professional watch collections from the home of Panerai. Panerai Luminor 1950 Regatta Rattrapante produced in limited edition of just 500 pieces, is truly distinct for its spilt-seconds chronograph function with 2 counters, and tachymeter scale. The model comes in 44mm diameter brushed steel case, with polished steel push buttons at 2 o' clock and 4 o' clock for chronographic functions, and at 8 o' clock for split-second function. The black dial is Paris hobnails decorated with luminous hour markers and Arabic numerals, minute counter at 3 o' clock, and seconds at 9 o' clock. The sapphire crystal is 2mm thick and has anti-reflective coating. The strap is Panerai personalized rubber with brushed steel adjustable buckle.

Panerai Radiomir Chrono Rattrapante in Radiomir series is a limited edition model that comes in 18kt white gold as well as in platinum finish. The case diameter is 45mm with back and front sapphire crystals. This timekeeping instrument showcases water resistant capacity up to 100 meters. The watch is a split-second chronograph with Panerai OP XVIII caliber movement, and uses twin column wheel system for switching the chronographic functions. This additional timing option can be operated using the buttons located at 10 o' clock position. Other significant features offer black dial with luminous hour hands and markers, small seconds sub-dial located at the 9 o' clock position, and a magnified date window. Moreover the watch provides 42 hours of power reserve.

Ferrari Granturismo Rattrapante, from Panerai Ferrari collection, apart from its stunning stylistic look performs rattrapante function. This exclusive model has a 45mm diameter case with polished steel and brushed edges. The model displays split-seconds chronograph with three counters and tachymeter scale, with automatic mechanical movement. The black dial includes Ferrari logo, with continuous seconds dial at 9 o' clock, hour counter at 6 o' clock, and minute counter at 3 o' clock. Other dial features include: seconds hand and parts of seconds scale in red, luminous hour markers and pointers, red centre chronograph seconds hand in red, and split-seconds hand in brushed steel. The strap gives a trendy appeal with contrast stitching, red inside with red stitching, and personalized adjustable buckle in brushed steel. This model is also available in yellow dial and strap variations.

Radhika Menon

Hi-Tech Editorial Division