Important Collectors' Wristwtches, Po...

New York, Sep 26, 2007

LOT 229

"Luminor Diamanti" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, No. E 004/100, Ref. OP 6534. Made in a limited edition of 100 examples in 2002. Fine and rare, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel and diamond military-type diving wristwatch with a Panerai steel double deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Three-body, polished, 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 86 round diamonds. Luminous "baton" hands. M. Cal. OP I, rhodium-plated, "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.