Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 14, 2006

LOT 47

"Luminor, Ref. 6568" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor", No. E 0250/120, Ref. OP 6568. Made in a limited edition of 1200 examples in 2002. Fine, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant to 300 m., stainless steel military diver's wristwatch with a stainless steel Officine Panerai buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, transparent screwed-down case back, patented crown with security lever to wind the watch even under water, sapphire crystals. D. Black with luminous bâton indexes and Arabic numerals. Luminous steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. OP X, rhodium-plated, special "Panerai"-decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 X 44 mm. Thickness 15 mm.