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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 21
Rolex, Officine Panerai Firenze, "Radiomir", unique example made for a special Exhibition in 1938, for the Italian Navy Commandos. Large cushion shaped, waterproof, stainless steel and aluminium military diving wristwatch.
CHF 6,000 - 7,500
USD 5,000 - 6,000
Sold: CHF 6,900
C. polished, transparent screwed back and crown, lugs added to the case, screwed bars, fringed band. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals and indexes. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 16 '/2"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 50 x 58 mm.
Notes
The system of the lugs added into the case was not
made in series, because it was too fragile and broke
easily.