Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 14, 2006

LOT 56

"Luminor Diamanti" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor Diamanti" , No. B 01/40, Ref. OP 6534. Made in a limited edition of only 40 examples in 1999. Very fine and rare, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel and diamond military-type diving wristwatch with a Panerai steel and diamond buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Three-body, polished, bezel, case top and crown-guard pavé-set with round diamonds, screwed-down case back, patented crown with security lever to wind the watch even under water, sapphire crystal. D. Black with Arabic numerals and indexes set with 16 baguette and 55 round diamonds. Luminous "bâton" hands. M. Cal. OP I, rhodiumplated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness 14 mm.