The Art of American Horology Part ll,...
Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
Rolex for "Luminor Panerai", No. 124953,Ref. 6152. Produced in the early 1940's, for the Italian "Navy Commando".Fine and rare, large, water-resistant, cushion-shaped, stainless steel military diving watch. Accompanied by a compass and a depth gauge.
C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, straight lugs, winding crown protector, dust cap. D. black with radium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes. "Bâton" radium-coated hands. M. Cal. 15 3/4 ''', signed Rolex, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escape-ment, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet ba-lance-spring.Case and movement signed. Back Engraved: S.M.Z M.M. 137Dim. 47 X 55 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |