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Panerai
Ref. PAM 376
Radiomir 3-Days Oro Bianco
A fine and rare limited edition white gold wristwatch with California dial, 3-day power reserve, guarantee and fitted presentation box, numbered 103 of a limited edition of 501 pieces
- Estimate
- HK$60,000 - 100,000€6,800 - 11,300$7,700 - 12,800
HK$87,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Panerai
- Year
- 2012
- Reference No
- PAM 376
- Movement No
- 002'237
- Case No
- BB 1'481'841
- Model Name
- Radiomir 3-Days Oro Bianco
- Material
- 18K white gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. P. 3000, 21 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Alligator
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold Officine Panerai pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 47mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial and movement signed
- Accessories
- With Officine Panerai Certificate confirming the current specimen is numbered 103 of a limited edition of 501 pieces, Panerai fitted presentation box and outer packaging
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The Radiomir was Officine Panerai’s first ever prototype wristwatch they produced dating back to 1936 for the Royal Italian Navy. Fitted with a “California” dial, which comprised of both Roman and Arabic numerals, a railway track minute circle and to increase legibility in the dark, luminous material was applied on the numerals.
The present example is a modern reiteration of the famed Radiomir with a “California” dial. The PAM 376 was launched in 2011 as a limited edition series of 501 pieces, this watch is numbered 103. Further adding to its attraction, the current piece is offered in overall excellent condition with the full set of accessories that was delivered with the watch when it was purchased by the original owner.
The present example is a modern reiteration of the famed Radiomir with a “California” dial. The PAM 376 was launched in 2011 as a limited edition series of 501 pieces, this watch is numbered 103. Further adding to its attraction, the current piece is offered in overall excellent condition with the full set of accessories that was delivered with the watch when it was purchased by the original owner.
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.