Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Sep 15, 2010

LOT 275

Panerai - Pam 82 - Marina Militare "Amerigo Vespucci" Titanium Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Marina Militare - Luminor Panerai - Amerigo Vespucci," No. C 108/300, Ref. OP 6535. Made in a limited edition of 300 pieces in 2000. Fine and rare, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, titanium military diver's wristwatch with a titanium Panerai buckle. Accompanied by the original fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back engraved with the image of Amerigo Vespucci's vessel, straight lugs, patented winding-crown with security lever, sapphire crystal. D. Blue with luminous Arabic numerals and indexes, subsidiary seconds dial at 9. Luminous black baton hands. M. Cal. OP XI, rhodium-plated, special Panerai decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness 14 mm.