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AnthonyTsai's post from 2013 highlights Officine Panerai's deep-rooted connection to the sea through its sponsorship of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge. This annual event, featuring classic wooden boat regattas, underscores the brand's heritage in nautical instrument production dating back to 1936. The North American Circuit, specifically, celebrates this maritime legacy with three weekends of competition.
July 2013, New York, NY – The rich New England tradition of classic wooden boat sailing is alive and well as the 2013 Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge – North American Circuit kicks off on August 10th in Marblehead, MA.
2013 Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge North American Circuit
Kicks Off in August
Officine Panerai Introduces Luminor 1950 Regatta 3 Days Chrono Flyback Titanio and debuts a beautiful new Hospitality Lounge to Celebrate 2013 Season
For its ninth consecutive season globally, Officine Panerai is proud to serve as the title sponsor of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge – a collection of ten classic yachting regattas all over the world—and a tribute to the brand's intrinsic connection to the sea. In March 1936, the commandos of the Italian Navy tested the first Officine Panerai timepiece prototype, created in response to the military's request to develop a luminous underwater watch. From that point on, Officine Panerai has always been associated with the sea, and admired for the historic and innovative nautical instruments the company has been producing for more than a century. Since 2006, Panerai North America has been celebrating the Brand's nautical roots by bringing together the captains and crews of some of the world's most majestic classic sailing vessels for three weekends of competition, sportsmanship and camraderie off the beautiful coastline of New England.
The PCYC North American Circuit consists of three classic sailing contests - the Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta (August 10th – 11th, Marblehead, MA), the Opera House Cup (August 18th, Nantucket, MA) and the Museum of Yachting Classic Yacht Regatta (August 31st – September 1st, Newport, RI). Each of these magnificent regattas typically attracts between 50 and 60 classic sailing vessels from around the world. Prizes are awarded to the winners of each individual class, to the overall regatta winner at each regatta, and to the all-encompassing champion of all three regattas comprising the North American Circuit. The overall winner of each regatta will win a coveted Panerai timepiece, with the overall Circuit winner taking home the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge North American Circuit Trophy – an elegant sculpture reminiscent of a classic sailboat. This much-coveted final prize is awarded at the culmination of Newport's Museum of Yachting regatta. Valiant, a 12-meter Sparkman & Stephens which hails from Marblehead,took home the PCYC North American Circuit Trophy for Best Overall Performance in the Series in 2012.
This year, captains, crew and VIP guests will be hosted in Nantucket and Newport in a beautiful new Panerai Hospitality Lounge which mirrors the casually-elegant welcoming lounge that is used for Officine Panerai's Mediterranean regattas.
Community Tie-ins
As has become tradition, in continued support of Panerai North America's founding sponsorship of the non-profit organization Sailing Heals ¸the company will once again host patient and caregiver sails in conjunction with each host city's local medical centers and clinics. Sailing Heals' mission is to provide unique sailing and boating experiences to individuals, families, caregivers and staff who may be experiencing a health setback or loss where all can benefit from a congenial, relaxing day on the water.
OFFICINE PANERAI
Founded in Florence in 1860 as a workshop, shop and school of watch-making, for many decades Officine Panerai supplied the Italian Navy in general, and its specialist diving corps in particular, with precision instruments. The designs developed by Panerai in that time, including the Luminor and Radiomir, were covered by the Military Secrets Act for many years and were launched on the international market only after the brand was acquired by the Richemont Group in 1997. Today Officine Panerai develops and crafts its movements and watches at its Neuchâtel manufacture. The latter are a seamless melding of Italian design flair and history with Swiss horological expertise. Panerai watches are sold across the world through an exclusive network of distributors and Panerai boutiques.
PANERAI CLASSIC YACHTS CHALLENGE
In honor of its historic links to the sea, Officine Panerai has promoted classic sailing culture for many years through its sponsorship of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge, the leading international circuit for these vintage craft. In 2007, the company also acquired and restored the Bermudan ketch Eilean. Built in 1936 by the legendary Fife yard at Fairlie in Scotland, she is now the brand's ambassador at vintage and classic boat rallies and regattas.
PANERAI CLASSIC YACHTS CHALLENGE 2013 CALENDAR
Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta (Antigua and Barbuda)
18th -23rd April 2013
Les Voiles d'Antibes (France)
29th May – 2nd June 2013
Argentario Sailing Week (Italy)
13th – 16th June 2013
Vele d'Epoca a Napoli (Italy)
26th – 30th June 2013
Panerai British Classic Week – British Classic Yacht Club (United Kingdom)
6th – 13th July 2013
www.britishclassicyachtclub.org
Marblehead Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta (USA)
10th -11th August 2013
Nantucket Opera House Cup (USA)
18th August 2013
Mahon, X Copa del Rey de Barcos de Epoca (Spain)
27th – 31st August 2013
Newport, Museum of Yachting Classic Yacht Regatta (USA)
31th August – 1st September 2013
Cannes, Régates Royales (France)
24th – 28th September 2013
Press Release
The Luminor 1950 3 Days PAM00372 is a notable reference that captures the essence of Panerai's historical designs, particularly those from the mid-20th century. It is distinguished by its clean dial, lack of a date complication, and the use of a Plexiglas crystal, which is a nod to vintage Panerai watches. This model was introduced as a special edition, appealing to collectors who appreciate the brand's heritage aesthetic without modern embellishments. Its design emphasizes legibility and the robust character associated with the Luminor case.
The watch features a substantial 47mm case crafted from polished stainless steel, characteristic of the Luminor 1950 series. It houses the in-house P.3000 manual-winding mechanical movement, which provides a power reserve of three days, or 72 hours. The crystal is made of Plexiglas, contributing to its vintage appeal and offering a different visual quality compared to sapphire. The solid case back further reinforces its historical design inspiration.
This reference holds particular appeal for collectors seeking a direct link to Panerai's past. Its large case size and minimalist dial with a sandwich construction are defining features that resonate with enthusiasts of the brand's original tool watch ethos. The PAM00372 is considered a significant piece for those who value historical accuracy and the distinctive design language that defines Panerai's most recognizable models.
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