Geneva, Nov 05, 2023

LOT 514

PANERAI AND ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 3646, TYPE D, PAINTED BRASS DIAL, STAINLESS STEEL

CHF 15,000 - 25,000

EUR 15,800 - 26,300 / USD 16,700 - 27,700 / HKD 130,000 - 218,000

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 27,500

A fine, large, stainless steel diver's wristwatch made for the military


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 4-7-11-55-01-05

Fair

Oxidized

Slightly worn

Luminous material reapplied

HANDS Original

HANDS Luminous material reapplied

Brand Panerai and Rolex, Switzerland

Model Type D

Reference 3646

Year Circa 1943

Case No. 260739

Diameter 47

Caliber 16''', 17 jewels

Signature case and movement signed

Notes

Provenance: Bonhams, June 2013, lot 357. According to the catalogue back then it mentioned : This watch was given to the current vendor's father by a German prisoner of war in Italy in 1944, while serving in the Royal Engineers bomb disposal unit. We would like to specially thank Mr Ehlers and Mr Wiegmann for their help in researching this piece. For similar examples see: Vintage Panerai by Ehlers/ Wiegmann pages 470 and 471.

Provenance

Property of a German lady