Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 13, 2012

LOT 240

PANERAI PAM 241 AUTOMATIC STEEL Luminor Panerai, Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, Automatic, Power Reserve, No. J 169 / 800, Ref. OP 6700. Made in a limited edition of 800 pieces in 2007. Fine, large, cushion-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel military chronometer diver's wristwatch with date, power reserve indication and a stainless steel Panerai double deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original fitted box, Chronometer Certificate, warranty and 2 spare straps.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back, patented winding-crown with security lever to wind the watch even underwater, sapphire crystal with magnifying lens. D. Textured black with luminous Arabic numerals and indexes, subsidiary seconds dial at 9, power reserve indicator at 5, aperture for the date. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. OP IX, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes and Panerai decoration, 21 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 40 x 40 mm. Thickness 16 mm.