Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Mar 10, 2010

LOT 282

Panerai Pam 203 Luminor 1950 8 Day Return of a Legend Officine Panerai, "Luminor 1950 8 Day," No. H 131 / 150, case No. BB 1171775, Ref. OP 6624. Made in a limited edition of 150 pieces in 2005. Fine and very rare, large, cushion-shaped, water resistant to 100 meters, stainless steel, military-type diver's wristwatch with a stainless steel Officine Panerai buckle. Accompanied by the original fitted box, chronometer certificate, certificate of origin, guarantee card, booklet and screw driver.

USD 75,000 - 90,000

EUR 55,000 - 65,000 / CHF 80,000 - 100,000

Sold: USD 108,000

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, transparent screwdown numbered case back, protected winding crown with security lever, domed sapphire crystal. D. Black with recessed luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial at 9 with recessed quarters, 8 Giorni Brevettato emblem at 3. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. Angelus 240, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 47 x 47 mm. Thickness 18 mm.


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The PAM 203 houses the legendary 60 year old Angelus SF calibre 240 movement. Panerai spent two years refurbishing and slightly upgrading the movements in preparation for production of the PAM 203.
The PAM 203 was made in a limited production of 150 pieces and it is said that the President of Panerai personally selected the fortunate collectors that were offered the opportunity to purchase this special timepiece