Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995

LOT 25

Rolex, Officine Luminor Panerai Firenze, Ref. 6152, "Marina Militare", made for the Italian Navy Commandos, 1940's. Large cushion shaped, waterproof, stainless steel military diving wristwatch.

CHF 3,700 - 4,000

USD 3,100 - 3,400

C. polished, screwed back and crown, straight lugs dust protecting cap. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals and indexes . "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 16 '/2"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 51 x 57 mm.

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Note : the dials of all Panerai watches were made with diverse superposed plates fitted with each other : the bottom plate was luminous with " Radiomir" or "Luminor". The dial plate was pierced, so that the numbers were visible through the slots. Panerai very soon noticed that the Radiomir was slightly radioactive, so they changed for the Luminor.