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| Descriptions : |
| LUMINOR PANERAI, Rare, huge & unusual watch with
special design for crown protection, the famous Italian Navy Diver's Watch, circa
1999,
Like new in very nice signed square wooden box. 1 Extra Leather Strap. 1
Screw Driver. All Papers & Instruction Booklet. This is a current model made in 1997/1998 by the watch division of OFFICINE PANERAI and was acquired by Vendome Luxury Group. |
| Dial : |
| Signed & original black dial with no. 12, 3, 6 shown, sub seconds at 9 o'clock, luminous hour marking. |
| Case : |
| Signed huge polished stainless steel 316L (Very High Grade
Chemical Resistance Stainless Steel) case (measured 44mm in diameter without
lugs) appears to be in MINT / LIKE NEW condition. Screw back cover
is fully signed. Sapphire slight dome shaped crystal is MINT with
no scratch. Blue steel hands. Watch comes with a Black Waterproof
leather strap which is in slightly used condition. Also comes with a brown
military type leather strap in Brand New / Never Worn Condition.
The locking device at 3:00 position is for holding the crown onto the case to avoid water from entering. This has been a patented design for Panerai. Size Measured = 44mm without lugs & crown. |
| Movement : |
| Signed & original 17 Jewels manual wind movement with 44 Hours Power Reserve.. |
| Remarks : |
| This one for sale has been
an "A" series which is the 1st limited reproduction watch by
LUMINOR (according to the
reference letter from the manufacturer, 1500 pieces of this particular model were being
produced for 1998 series, last production was in 1996 which can be found in
"ANTIQUORUM" catalogue). The watch also comes with a spare original signed 100%
waterproof black leather band and a screw driver for changing the band. The company decided to keep the production in small quantity as they used to. The watch has been produced in 1500 pieces. The number A08xx / 1500 indicated on the back cover is the limited number of watches produced. A = identification letter; 8xx = the watch number 1500 = the number of watches produced during the year. Runs well and keeps excellent time. |