At the 10th Annual La Jolla Concours d’Elegance with Panerai

The La Jolla Concours d’Elegance celebrated its tenth year anniversary with a display of over 150 cars in 32 classes. Originally started as the, “La Jolla Motor Car Classic”, five years later the show grew into an internationally recognised car event, adopted a concours judging system and officially changed its name to the, “La Jolla Concours d’Elegance”. Proceeds from the weekend event benefit two nonprofit organisations, the Monarch School Project and the La Jolla Historical Society.

Well-known for its regattas, for the first time, Officine Panerai was the presenting sponsor of a concours. The entire Panerai Hospitality Lounge that travels the international regatta circuit was transported piece-by-piece across the country to La Jolla Cove and reconstructed for this weekend’s car event. The concours was a huge undertaking and, together with the team from the Panerai La Jolla Boutique, the entire weekend was a smashing success.

“Spirit of Ecstasy” models at the Rolls-Royce Cocktail Party presented by Panerai

Rolls-Royce “Spirit of Ecstasy”

1936 Maharaja Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sports Four-Seater

2015 McLaren P1 3.8L V8 TT (1 of 375)
One of the first delivered worldwide

The extremely busy Panerai Hospitality Lounge

J.J. Isler (yachtswoman & two-time Olympic medalist) & Michele Gallagher of Panerai North America

Fellow ‘Risti & gear head Sean Lee wearing his PAM508

Two PAM508s at the concours & my PAM465 on TZ strap

Rafael Alvarez, President of Panerai North America

Rafael wearing the Radiomir 1940 Chronograph PAM518 in platinum (LE of 50)

Vahid Moradi (Panerai Boutique La Jolla) & Rafael Alvarez (President of Panerai NA) present the Award for Best in Show

1930 Bugatti Type 46 Petit Royale
Best in Show

Almost as rare as the cars, were these two beautiful guests:

Radiomir 1940 Chronograph PAM518 in platinum (LE of 50)

Calibre OP XXV / Minerva 13-22 chronograph movement

Radiomir 1940 Chronograph PAM519 in rose gold (LE of 100)

Calibre OP XXV / Minerva 13-22 chronograph movement

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