$6,600
Luminor GMT Ocean Chronometer Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor GMT, Ocean Chronometer Automatic," No. A 0735/1500, Ref.OP 6505.Made in a limited series of 1500 pieces in 1998. Very fine and rare, large, cushion-shaped, two time zone, center seconds, self-winding,water-resistant, stainless steelmilitary diver’s wristwatch with date, special 24-hour dial and hand and stainless steel Panerai buckle. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down engraved case back, patented crown with security lever to wind the watch even under water, graduated bezel in 24 hours for the second time-zone, domed sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. Black with luminous indexes and Arabic numerals, aperture for the date. Luminous steel baton hands, arrow hand for the second time zone. Cal. OP VIII, 13’’’, rhodium-plated, 21 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness 14 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2008-10-17