Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 10, 2010

LOT 65

Rolex Panerai Rolex, case No. 1010260, Ref. 3646, first generation. Made for the Italian Navy Commandos in the 1940s. Very fine and very rare, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel military diver's wristwatch.

USD 40,000 - 60,000

EUR 30,000 - 47,000 / CHF 45,000 - 67,000

C. Signed Rolex, three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, wire lugs. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes. Luminous blued steel baton hands. M. Cal. 16''', signed Rolex, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Case and movement signed. Dim. 47 x 47 mm. Thickness: 15 mm.


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Grading System
Grade:
Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01-05

Good

HANDS Original

HANDS Luminous material reapplied