Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 11, 2009

LOT 76

Luminor Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor," No. B 0017/1500, Ref. OP 6520. PAM 1002. Made in a limited edition of 1500 examples in 1999. Fine, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch on Velcro strap. Accompanied by a fitted box, instructions, blank guarantee, identity sticker and additional Velcro strap. To be sold without reserve The Billy Blanks Collection

C. Three-body, polished, screw-down case back, canted bezel, protected winding crown with security lever, sapphire crystal. D. White with black Arabic numerals and outer minute track with luminous 5 minute dots. Luminous blackened steel baton hands. M. Cal.OP1, 16-ligne rhodium-plated, special Panerai decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, 41 hours power reserve. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness 14 mm.