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  • Manufacturer: Panerai
    Year: Circa 2013
    Reference No: The first: PAM00448, the second: PAM00449
    Movement No: The first: 009’822; the second: 014’730
    Case No: The first: OP6800, BB1562229, O 327/750; the second:OP6800, BB1517488, O 188/750
    Model Name: The first: Radiomir California 3 Days; the second: Radiomir S.L.C 3 Days
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Manual, Cal. P.3000, 21 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Panerai pin buckle
    Dimensions: 47mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: The first: Accompanied by Panerai certificate stamped Officine Panerai Hong Kong dated 17th January 2013, numbered certificate, instruction manual, additional crystal, bezel protector, fitted prestation box and outer packaging. ; The second: Accompanied by Panerai certificate stamped Officine Panerai, Milano dated 11th February 2013, purchase invoice, numbered certificate, instruction manual, additional crystal, bezel protector, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    The Radiomir was the first diver’s watch designed by Panerai as a prototype in 1936 by the request of the Royal Italian Navy. Paying no less of a tribute to the classic military timepiece, the brand presented two exclusive limited edition of the Radiomir California 3 days (PAM00448) and the Radiomir S.L.C 3 Days (PAM00449) each made in 750 pieces only.

    Encased in an oversized 47mm diameter steel cases, the heritage inspired timepieces are equipped with Plexiglas® crystal instead of the choice of sapphire. Furthermore, the word “Vintage” is engraved between the lugs at the 6 o’clock position as a nod to the historical connotations. Sitting underneath the glass are two rare dials. The first is the “California” dial with the combinations of Arabic and Roman numerals encircled by a colour-matching railway track. The second is the mysterious S.L.C dial referring to the slow-speed “Siluro Lenta Corsa” torpedo. Powered by the manual winding cal. P.3000 with 160 components and 3 days power reserve. Preserved in absolutely “new-old-stock” condition still retaining its factory protective stickers, the set is offered by the original owner with its full set of accessories.

  • Artist Biography

    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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Property from the Original Owner

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Lot offered with No Reserve

Ref. The first: PAM00448, the second: PAM00449
An attractive and “new-old-stock” limited edition set of stainless steel wristwatches with certificate and presentation box, made in a limited edition of 750 pieces

Circa 2013
47mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$60,000 - 100,000 
€7,000-11,700
$7,700-12,800

Sold for HK$88,200

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