THIS LOT IS TO BE SOLD WITH NO RESERVE
936
Panerai
Ref. PAM 504
Radiomir
A fine and attractive limited edition ceramic wristwatch with subsidiary seconds dial and additional strap, numbered 153 of a limited edition of 1,000 pieces
- Estimate
- HK$24,000 - 40,000•€2,700 - 4,400$3,100 - 5,100
HK$37,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Panerai
- Year
- Circa 2013
- Reference No
- PAM 504
- Movement No
- 005’994
- Case No
- DT 1’868’196
- Model Name
- Radiomir
- Material
- Ceramic
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. P.3000, 21 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- Panerai buckle
- Dimensions
- 47 mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial and movement signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied with additional Panerai leather strap
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The present watch is a 21st century iteration of the original Radiomir model. It retains an array of original features that make the model attractive to collectors, including the cushion-shaped case, luminescent numerals and indices as well as welded wire lugs. The Radiomir wristwatch offers a stylish alternative to the iconic Luminor model while still offering the robust presence that makes the present example so appealing and unique.
Panerai
Italian | 1860Known 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.
Browse MakerPanerai'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.