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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 25
Rolex, Officine Luminor Panerai Firenze, Ref. 6152, "Marina Militare", made for the Italian Navy Commandos, 1940's. Large cushion shaped, waterproof, stainless steel military diving wristwatch.
CHF 3,700 - 4,000
USD 3,100 - 3,400
C. polished, screwed back and crown, straight lugs dust protecting cap. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals and indexes . "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 16 '/2"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 51 x 57 mm.
Notes
Note : the dials of all Panerai watches were made
with diverse superposed plates fitted with each
other : the bottom plate was luminous with "
Radiomir" or "Luminor". The dial plate was
pierced, so that the numbers were visible through
the slots. Panerai very soon noticed that the
Radiomir was slightly radioactive, so they changed
for the Luminor.