Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Oct 08, 2016

LOT 69

PANERAI LUMINOR LOGO REF. 5218-201/A PRE-VENDOME STEEL Panerai, "Luminor Panerai, Logo," No. 0489, Ref. 5218-201/A. Made in a series of 677 watches in 1993, sold May 20th, 1995. Fine and very rare, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Officine Panerai buckle. Accompanied by the original fitted wooden box, warranty (now void), booklet, hang tag, tool, one spare strap with a steel Panerai buckle, original sales invoice and technical literature.

USD 10,000 - 15,000

HKD 78,000 - 116,000 / CHF 10,000 - 15,000

Sold: USD 18,125

Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down engraved case back, winding crown with security lever, sapphire crystal. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes. Luminous baton hands. Cal. UT 6497, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted 4 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring, index regulator.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 1*

As new

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 44 mm. THICKNESS 14 mm.