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Officine
Panerai
at the 11th SIHH 2001 in Geneva
(Salon
International de la Haute Horlogerie)
| Radiomir
40mm in pink gold |
Originally
created in 1938 for the Italian Navy, the Radiomir was the first
water-resistant military watch in history.
The reinforced case, the quality and accuracy of the movement, the
legibility of the dial resulting from its large size and the
luminosity provided by the special patented Radiomir paint are the
features which enabled it to play a starring role in the many
heroic exploits carried out by men who wore it.
Consequently it became renowned in the world of collectors and
auction sales for its originality and its great rarity. |
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Preserving the original
period shape and the characteristics of reliability and strength of its
forebear, this year the Radiomir is offered in a pink gold version with
a case 40mm in diameter. Based on this watch are several versions set
with brilliant-cut diamonds, specially adapted for the feminine world.
The automatic mechanical movement is the exclusive Panerai OP VII
calibre, transformed, finished and personalised according to the special
standards and requirements of Panerai Haute Horlogerie, and certified by
C.O.S.C. for its accuracy.
The sapphire crystal see-through back enables the movement's quality of
finish to be observed, as well as the movement in operation.
The dial is black with luminous Arabic numerals at the quarters and 8
markers in pink gold. The cone-shaped screw-down crown is personalised
Panerai, and ensures water-resistance to a depth of 100 metres.
The strap is made from selected alligator leather and it is fitted with
a pink gold buckle, personalised Panerai.
A watch born in the Panerai Workshop where ideas are transformed and
made into professional instruments for measuring time.The
11th Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie
(SIHH), exclusively for fine
watchmaking professionals and the press, will take place in Geneva from
27 March to 3 April 2001.
This year the complex watches that Audemars Piguet is famous for will be
taking
centre stage, with a catalogue "As Time Goes By, The Art of Complex
Watches"
and a travelling exhibition dedicated to the theme. Visitors
to the show will also be able to catch a preview of the four latest
Audemars Piguet creations, including a world premiere in the form of the
Jules Audemars Métropolis Perpetual Calendar watch.
Case: Diameter 40 mm.
18 ct solid pink gold with removable wire loop strap attachments.
Winding crown personalised OP.
Bezel: Pink gold.
Back: See-through sapphire crystal.
Movement: Automatic mechanical exclusive calibre Panerai OP VII
on Zenith Elite 680 base, 11˝ lignes, 26 jewels.
Monometallic Glucydur balance, 28,800 alternations/hour.
Incabloc anti-shock device.
Power reserve 55 hours.
Bridges and oscillating weight personalised PANERAI.
Chronometer Certificate (C.O.S.C.).
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date.
Dial: Black, with luminous dots and Arabic numerals. Pink
gold-plated hour markers. Small seconds dial at 9 o'clock. Date between
4 and 5 o'clock.
Crystal: Sapphire, made from corundum, 1.5 mm thick. Anti-reflective
coating.
Water-resistance: 100 metres.
Strap: Alligator with pink gold buckle personalised PANERAI.
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