Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 13, 2012

LOT 9

PANERAI REF. OP 6838 PAM 371 REGATTA GMT TITANIUM Luminor Submersible Regatta Panerai, Special Edition to Celebrate the 2011 Classic Yachts Challenge, GMT Automatic, No. N 069/500, case No. BB 1443468, Ref. OP 6838. Made in a limited edition of 500 pieces in 2011. Fine and rare, large, cushion-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant to 300 m, two time zone, titanium diver's wristwatch with date, 24-hour hand, independently adjustable hour hand, 72 hour power reserve and a titanium Panerai buckle. Accompanied by the original wooden box, chronometer certificate, certificate of origin, guarantee, instruction booklet, tool and spare strap with slide through buckle.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, straight lugs, transparent screw-down case back, patented crown with security lever to wind the watch even under water, graduated unidirectional revolving bezel, sapphire crystals. D. Black with luminous round and baton indexes, sunk subsidiary seconds dial at 9, aperture for the date. Skeletonized steel arrow hands with luminous tips, luminous black triangle 24-hour hand for the second time zone. M. Cal. P 9001, rhodium-plated, 29 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 47 x 47 mm. Thickness 18 mm. Property of an American Collector