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Panerai
Ref. 5218-201/A
Luminor "Pre-Vendôme"
A culturally important, attractive, and historic stainless steel cushion-form wristwatch worn in the movie “Daylight”, with original box and straps, accompanied by hand-written note from Sylvester Stallone
- Estimate
- $40,000 - 80,000
$214,200
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Panerai
- Year
- Circa 1993
- Reference No
- 5218-201/A
- Case No
- 0764
- Model Name
- Luminor "Pre-Vendôme"
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 6497, 17 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Sharkskin
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel
- Dimensions
- 44mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, strap, and buckle signed.
- Accessories
- Accompanied by signed note from Sylvester Stallone, original Panerai box, additional straps, and screwdriver. Additionally accompanied by signed studio issued lobby card and <em>Daylight</em> press kit from 1996.
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Further Details
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Catalogue Essay
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.