Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 15, 2005
LOT 250
"Amerigo Vespucci" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Marina Militare - Luminor Panerai - Amerigo Vespucci", No. C 018/300, Ref. OP 6535. Made in a limited edition of 300 examples in 2000. Fine and rare, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, titanium military diver's wristwatch with a titanium Panerai buckle.
USD 3,000 - 5,000
EUR 2,300 - 4,000
Sold: USD 6,210
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back engraved with the image of Amerigo Vespucci'svessel, straight lugs, patented winding-crown with security lever, sapphire crystal. D. Blue with luminous Arabicnumerals and indexes, subsidiary seconds dial at 9. Luminous "bâton" hands. M. Cal. OP XI, rhodium-plated,special Panerai decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, selfcompensatingflat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 44 X 44 mm. Thickness 14 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 1 |
As new |
Dial: 1 - 01 |