Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 09, 2009

LOT 57

Luminor Panerai PAM 127, 1950 Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor 1950," No. E 1222/1950, Ref. OP 6576. Made in a limited edition of 1950 examples in 2002. Fine, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant to 100 meters, stainless steel, military-type diver's wristwatch with a stainless steel Officine Panerai buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box, COSC, and guarantee card.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, glazed screw-down numbered case back, protected winding crown with security lever, domed sapphire crystal. D. Black with cut Arabic numerals and baton indexes to reveal luminous under layer, subsidiary seconds dial at 9 with similarly cut quarters. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. OP XI, rhodium-plated, special Panerai decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Glucydur balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 47 x 47 mm. Thickness 17 mm.