$4,720
Luminor GMT “Ocean Chronometer” Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor GMT, Ocean Chronometer Automatic," No. B 220/500, Ref. OP 6524. Made in a limited series of 500 in 1999. Very fine and rare, large, cushion-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel military diver’s two-time-zone wristwatch with date, special 24-hour dial and hand and stainless steel Panerai buckle. Accompanied by a wooden fitted box and a certificate, Bulletin de Marche and booklets. 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, straightline 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:
2007-09-26
