Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Mar 10, 2011

LOT 30

Panerai"Steel Luminor Marina" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor Marina Panerai", No. C 3270/ 4000, Ref. OP 6518. Made in a limited edition of 4000 pieces in 2000. Fine, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel military diver's wristwatch with a Panerai rubber strap and stainless steel Panerai buckle.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, straight lugs, patented winding-crown with security lever to wind the watch even under water, sapphire crystal. D. Black 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.