Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 13, 2012

LOT 232

PANERAI REF. 6535 LUMINOR MARINA TITANIUM Luminor Marina Panerai, No. C 1944 / 4000, Ref. OP 6535. Made in a limited edition of 4000 pieces in 2000. Fine, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, titanium military diver's wristwatch with a titanium Panerai buckle.

C. Three-body, brushed, screwed-down case back, straight lugs, patented winding-crown with security lever to wind the watch even under water, sapphire crystal. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial at 9. Luminous black baton hands. M. Cal. OP XI, rhodium-plated, special Panerai decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 X 44 mm. Thickness 14 mm.