What is meant by a Destro, and what is its historical significance?
The “destro” is a left handed watch–that is, it is designed to be worn on the right hand (crown protector on the left side of the case instead of the right). “Right” is Destra / Destro in Italian. Some early Panerai watches were designed this way as it was customary for military divers to wear a compass (huge) on their left hand and their Panerai on their right hand. Destros have become a bit of a ‘cult’ collectors item among Panerai afficienados as they are relatively rare and quite distinctive!
