Panerai. A large stainless steel self-winding cushion-shaped special edition diver's wristwatch signed by Emilio Bianchi and sold for the benefit of the WWF Mediterranean Programme

SIGNED PANERAI, LUMINOR MARINA, CASE NO. BB 979638, REF. OP 6511, MANUFACTURED IN 1998

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Panerai. A large stainless steel self-winding cushion-shaped special edition diver's wristwatch signed by Emilio Bianchi and sold for the benefit of the WWF Mediterranean Programme
Signed Panerai, Luminor Marina, case no. BB 979638, ref. OP 6511, manufactured in 1998
Cal. OP XI 16''' nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, Glucydur balance, swan neck regulator, the black dial with luminous baton and Arabic numerals, luminous hands, eccentric subsidiary seconds to 9 o'clock, in large cushion-shaped water-resistant-type case with downturned lugs, screw back with engraved facsimile signature of Emilio Bianchi, crown protecting bridge with brake lever lock, stainless steel Panerai buckle, case, dial and movement signed
44 mm. wide

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Accompanied by Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres Watch Rate Certificate, Panerai International Guarantee Certificate, original fitted wooden presentation box containing a gilt WWF pin depicting a panda bear and the instruction booklet.

The present watch is signed by Emilio Bianchi, a renowned former member of the Italian Navy and war hero. Born in 1912, he was a volunteer during World War II. Following the Alexandria, Egypt battle in 1941, Emilio Bianchi was decorated with the medal of honour.

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