Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Sep 30, 2014

LOT 33

PANERAI PAM 63 GMT STEEL Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor GMT, Ocean Chronometer Automatic," No. C 1377/1500, Ref. OP 6524. Made in a limited series of 1500 pieces in 2000. Very fine and rare, large, cushion-shaped, two time zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel military diver's wristwatch with date, special 24-hour dial and hand and stainless steel Panerai buckle. Accompanied by the original wooden fitted box, Chronometer certificate, guarantee and instruction booklet.

USD 4,000 - 6,000

HKD 31,000 - 47,000 / CHF 3,500 - 5,300

Sold: USD 5,000

Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down engraved case back, patented crown with security lever to wind the watch even under water, domed sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. Black with luminous baton indexes and Arabic numerals, outer 24-hour graduation for the second time zone, aperture for the date. Luminous steel baton hands, arrow hand for the second time zone. Cal. OP VIII, 13''', rhodium-plated, 21 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-9

Good

Scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIM. 44 x 44 mm. THICKNESS 15 mm.