Magrette Regattare Moana Pacific Limited Edition Watch ReviewOne thing I like about the particular Miyota movement inside the watch is that unlike som

One thing I like about the particular Miyota movement inside the watch is that unlike some less expensive Japanese automatic movements, this watch can be hand-wound if you wish - an important feature for me. There are a couple of little things I would have liked on the watch including AR coating on the sapphire crystal as well as lume on the dial as well as the hands. Again, I am mindful of the value pricing of the watch and realize that in all, this is a fantastic value.If you'd like to get a Moana Pacific watch, try not to wait too long as this is a limited edition watch of just 500 total piece and just 100 with the Ancient Kauri wood in the caseback of the watch.Actually, it surprised me how seemingly little details like hands, straps, and dial designs can drastically alter the feeling of a watch. While I keep the Kupe's Voyage watch on a black strap, the Moana Pacific is on a nice light tan strap (you can also get it on a black strap or darker brown strap). The leather strap is really great. It is thick and wide (24mm), and very supple feeling. Aside from being very comfortable, it has a really nice "substantial" look to it - but it also feels very soft to the touch. The polished steel buckle is Panerai style in design and as wide as the watch case itself. It makes for an interesting and unique look where the buckle is as wide as the watch - again enhancing the large instrument-like feel that accompanies the character of the Moana Pacific timepiece.The retro feel of the watch is enhanced by the tan strap that together with the highly polished case and matte black dial make for a good look all around. It is easy to forget that the watch is essentially a entry level timepiece at just over $300. Certainly a much higher level of character than most other watches in this price range, and it is nice to have an automatic movement.