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Panerai

Ref. PAM00317

Luminor 1950 Ceramic 8 Days Chrono Monopulsante GMT

A fine and rare black ceramic cushion-shaped single button chronograph dual time wristwatch with 8 day power reserve, day and night indicator, numbered 326 of a limited edition of 500 pieces

Estimate
HK$70,000 - 90,000
€7,600 - 9,800
$9,000 - 11,000
HK$118,750
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Panerai
Year
2009
Reference No
PAM00317
Case No
No. 326/500, BB1318035
Model Name
Luminor 1950 Ceramic 8 Days Chrono Monopulsante GMT
Material
Black ceramic
Calibre
Manual, cal. P.2004, 29 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Black <em>Panerai </em>calf strap
Clasp/Buckle
Black ceramic <em>Panerai </em>buckle
Dimensions
44mm wide, 44mm long
Signed
<em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
Accessories
With <em>Panerai </em>International Guarantee Certificate dated 17 September 2009, additional rubber strap, product literature, screwdriver, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
PAM00317 was first introduced at the SIHH in 2009 and the watch was an instant success. Encased in black ceramic, the production process of PAM317 was extremely complicated. The matte black ceramic case is scratch resistant and gives the watch a very futuristic look. The watch features a variety of functions including dual time, single-button chronograph, 8-day power reserve and day and night indicator. Complementing the overall black appearance, the movement is also PVD-coated and can be admired through the sapphire crystal case back. Offered in like new condition, the present watch is numbered 326 of a limited edition of 500 pieces.

Panerai

Italian | 1860
Known for its robust designs and large case sizes, Officine Panerai was established in 1860 by Giovanni Panerai in Florence, Italy. Around 1900, Giovanni's grandson Guido Panerai took over, and Panerai became the supplier to the Regia Marina — the Royal Italian Navy. After supplying the navy with high-precision instruments for a number of years, Officine Panerai created Radiomir, a radium-based powder that gives luminosity to the dials of sighting instruments and devices. By 1936, the Royal Italian Navy approached Panerai again with the request to design a watch resistant to extreme underwater conditions. The watch they created became known as the "Radiomir".
Panerai's watches made during the early twentieth century era were comprised of cases designed and manufactured by Rolex SA, with Cortébert, a Swiss manufacturer, supplying the majority of their movements. The most recognizable designs from the firm are the Radiomir and Luminor. To date, vintage models from the first half of the 1900s, such as the reference 3646 and 6152 models, remain the most desirable among collectors.
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