PAM 21 in Christie's Live™ online bidding
Important Pocket Watches and Wristwatches
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Location New York, Rockefeller Plaza Sale Date Oct 12, 2006
Lot Number 280 Sale Number 1710
Creator SIGNED OFFICINE PANERAI, "RADIOMIR", NO. 55/60, MOVEMENT SIGNED ROLEX, REF. PAM 00021, MANUFACTURED IN 1997
Lot Title Panerai. A fine and very rare limited edition oversized platinum cushion water-resistant wristwatch with Rolex movement
Estimate 60,000 - 80,000 U.S. dollars
Lot Description Panerai. A fine and very rare limited edition oversized platinum cushion water-resistant wristwatch with Rolex movement
Signed Officine Panerai, "Radiomir", No. 55/60, movement signed Rolex, ref. PAM 00021, manufactured in 1997
Rolex Cal. 618, with nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, mono-metallic compensation balance, the dial consisting of two discs, the lower one coated with "Luminor" luminescent substance visible through the cut out Arabic and baton numerals in the black matte upper disc, luminescent hands, large cushion-form water-resistant-type case, screw-down crown and sapphire crystal display screw back, case and movement signed Panerai, movement signed Rolex
47mm wide
Lot Notes Accompanied by the Officine Panerai certificate, specification sheet and additional solid platinum case back.
The production of Radiomir watches for the Italian Navy was launched in 1937. The models featured a large cushion-shaped case with a width of 47mm, wire loops, screw-down crown, luminescent dial, easy to read under water in the dark, and a hand-wound mechanical movement supplied by Rolex. The bracelet was made of oiled and punched leather and with its extra long length could be worn over a diving suit.
The present model is number 55 in a limited edition of only 60 examples in platinum made in 1997 to commemorate the first Radiomir Panerai watch produced sixty years prior. In addition to the other features mentioned above it is also fitted with a period Rolex movement.
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