$7,130
“Luminor” Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor", No. BO735/1500, Ref. OP 6521. Made in a limited edition of 1500 examples in 1999. Fine, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant to 300 meters, titanium-nitrate-treated stainless steel military diver’s wristwatch. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down engraved case back, winding crown with security lever, sapphire crystal. Black with tritium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes. Tritium-coated steel "bâton" hands. Cal. 6497-2, rhodium-plated with special Panerai 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. Notes Anselmo Grimoldi : Has worked in the field of horology for over 50 years with an enormous amount of passion, curiosity and dedication. He has recently launched his own brand of watches and jewellery bearing the name “Grimoldi”. In the early 1980s he was introduced to a former military man Dr. Rossi who told him the story of the unique instrument maker that is The Officine Panerai. This story fascinated him and led to his spending the next 25 years searching for the elusive original models made for the naval commandos of the Italian navy as well as the commandos of other Mediterranean navies. This impressive collection comprises examples of all of the various types made utilizing both Rolex and Angelus movements including the “Egyptian Commando” and th
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2005-09-28
