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This rare vintage Panerai steel diver's wristwatch that was produced by Rolex, circa 1943, is up for auction through Christie's on December 14th, 2010. It is signed "ROLEX S.A., REF. 3646, CASE NO. 1010345, CIRCA 1943."
Lot Description (Lot 305/2366)
"ROLEX MADE FOR OFFICINE PANERAI. AN EXTREMELY RARE AND FINE LARGE STAINLESS STEEL DIVER'S WRISTWATCH WITH BLACK DIAL
SIGNED ROLEX S.A., REF. 3646, CASE NO. 1010345, CIRCA 1943
Rolex cal. 618 16 nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, mono-metallic balance, black dial, luminescent Arabic and baton numerals, luminescent hands, large cushion-shaped water-resistant-type case, wire lugs, screw down crown, screw back, wire lugs, case, dial and movement signed, 47mm diam."
Retail $70,000-$90,000 (pre-sale estimate)
http://professionalwatches.com/2010/..._made_for.html
This rare vintage Panerai steel diver's wristwatch that was produced by Rolex, circa 1943, is up for auction through Christie's on December 14th, 2010. It is signed "ROLEX S.A., REF. 3646, CASE NO. 1010345, CIRCA 1943."
Lot Description (Lot 305/2366)
"ROLEX MADE FOR OFFICINE PANERAI. AN EXTREMELY RARE AND FINE LARGE STAINLESS STEEL DIVER'S WRISTWATCH WITH BLACK DIAL
SIGNED ROLEX S.A., REF. 3646, CASE NO. 1010345, CIRCA 1943
Rolex cal. 618 16 nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, mono-metallic balance, black dial, luminescent Arabic and baton numerals, luminescent hands, large cushion-shaped water-resistant-type case, wire lugs, screw down crown, screw back, wire lugs, case, dial and movement signed, 47mm diam."
Retail $70,000-$90,000 (pre-sale estimate)
http://professionalwatches.com/2010/..._made_for.html
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