Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 14, 2006

LOT 61

"Luminor GMT, Ref. 6555" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor GMT -Ocean Chronometer," No. D 2346/ 2500, Ref. OP 6555. Made in a limited edition of 2500 examples in 2001. Fine, large, cushion-shaped, two-time zone, self-winding, water-resistant, titanium diver's chronometer wristwatch with date, special independently adjustable 24-hour hand for the second time zone and a titanium Panerai buckle. Accompanied by a box and a certificate.

C. Three-body, brushed titanium, screwed-down case back, winding crown with security lever to wind the watch even underwater, sapphire crystal with "cyclops" lens. D. Anthracite with luminous Arabic numerals and indexes, outer 24-hour graduation for the second time zone (GMT), aperture for the date. Luminous steel "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. base ETA 2893- 2, officially certified chronometer (COSC), rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" and special Panerai decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shockabsorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness 17 mm.