Vintage Panerai Rolex Radiomir & Marina Militare vintage Panerai Rolex Radiomir

Lot 32 is really a nude Panerai Rolex Radiomir ‘type C’ in the nineteen forties presented within a sensational condition. It's essentially exactly the same watch compared to first presented here: same nude dial having a sandwich construction, the 3-6-9-12 indexes and also the blued luminous hands. Vintage Radiomir have been produced in several series, from the G. 

The A and B series aren't signed Rolex but simply ‘Oyster Watch co’ as the C and D types are signed ‘Rolex SA’ around the inside of the case back. These two types also include serial number engraved upon the reference number, during the A/B series, it's the contrary. Within the A/B/C/D types, the Rolex movements - Calibre 618 Cortébert - are signed ‘Rolex 17 rubis’ around the central bridge and ‘Fab Suisse’ around the barrel bridge. The most recent E/F/G series have only ’17 rubis Great Suisse’ around the central bridges and ‘Rolex’ is added only around the non-military models.

This vintage Radiomir is within a great condition - thinking about the development date and also the possible military use. It's fully original except the winding tube and also the crown (non-screwed one). It's right here and believed at € 80,000 - € 120,000.

Here's a fascinating lot (lot 43) that produced some lengthy discussions whenever we published it on the Intasgram account a couple of days ago (relayed by Panerai Central account, where one can see a few of these discussions). Some Paneristi and watch fanatics were doubtful concerning the authenticity of the watch, especially due to a ‘Marina Militare’ dial on the ref. 3646. 

Most of the watches that include this inscription are Panerai Luminor Ref. 6152 models, such as the one we demonstrated you within our previous article. Some thought it had been an authentic watch however with an alternative dial. 

What we should know and just what we're sure about: this Radiomir is clearly authentic at 99% - continues to be question of their dial - as it arrives with the initial ‘Brevet Suisse’ crown, the ‘Rolex 17 rubis’ and ‘Fab Suisse’ engravings around the movement and also the ‘Rolex SA’ inscription around the case back. It's a nineteen forties C series. The hands will also be matching the serial number and also the production date.

What we should also know is the fact that some of the Ref. 3646 was fitted with your dials. It's very rare but you will find some existing. We do not have the authority here to evaluate such watches and that's why, we’ll stay with the judgement of the expert that authenticated it as being a real Panerai with original dial. Because of this and since of the rarity of these a watch, it's believed at € 80,000 - € 120,000.