ROLEX. AN OVERSIZED STAINLESS STEEL CUSHION-SHAPED LUMINOR PANERAI MILITARY WRISTWATCH

SIGNED ROLEX, REF. NO. 6152-1, CIRCA 1940

Details

ROLEX. AN OVERSIZED STAINLESS STEEL CUSHION-SHAPED LUMINOR PANERAI MILITARY WRISTWATCH
signed rolex, ref. no. 6152-1, circa 1940
With circular nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, mono-metallic balance, the black dial with luminous arabic and baton numerals, the heavy cushion-shaped case with screw down back, covered crown with security lever, downturned lugs, case, dial and movement signed.
47mm wide
Rolex

Provenance

Formerly in the collection of Mel and Noel Blanc. Sold Christie's New York, October 29, 1997, lot 236.

Lot Essay

Commissioned by the Panerai Company of Italy, Rolex manufactured several underwater diver's models, including the Luminor Panerai and the Marina Militare, worn by frogmen of the Italian Navy during operations in World War II.

See Orologi da Polso Rolex by O. Patrizzi, page 175 for a similar watch.