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Rolex made for Panerai. An extremely rare and large stainless steel water-resistant diver's wristwatch

SIGNED MARINA MILITARE AND MONTRES ROLEX SA, LUMINOR MODEL, REF. 6152, CASE NO. 956642, NUMBERED 124758 BETWEEN THE LUGS AND 4 UNDERNEATH THE CROWN PROTECTING BRIDGE, CIRCA 1950

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Rolex made for Panerai. An extremely rare and large stainless steel water-resistant diver's wristwatch
Signed Marina Militare and Montres Rolex SA, Luminor model, ref. 6152, case no. 956642, numbered 124758 between the lugs and 4 underneath the crown protecting bridge, circa 1950
Rolex cal. 15 3/4''' nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, the dial consisting of two discs, the lower one coated with "Luminor" luminous substance visible through the cut out Arabic and baton numerals in the black matte upper disc, luminous hands, in large cushion-shaped water-resistant-type case with crown protecting bridge, screw back, screw down crown, large stainless steel buckle stamped GPF, case and movement signed Rolex, dial signed Panerai
47 mm. wide

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Lot Essay

As requested by the Italian Navy, watches supplied to their frogmen, SLC torpedo riders and commandos, such as the present watch, had to bear the designation "Marina Militare" on the dial.

The present lot stands out by its overall very good condition, retaining a crisp case and not showing either excessive wear or overpolishing. Consequently, the serial number between the lugs and the finely engraved inscription to the case back are still clearly visible.

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