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Brand :
Panerai
Model :
Radiomir-special
Reference :
Panerai - Pam00021
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1990's
Watch ID :
RADIOMIR PARCHMENT SCROLL , I MEZZI D'ASSALTO DELLA XA FLOTTIGLIA MAS
Movement :
Mechanical
Caliber :
T
Case material :
Platinum
Case form :
Cushion
With diamonds :
Yes :
Dial color :
Black
Reference Detail :
PAM00021 RADIOMIR |
Description :
Dial: black Caliber: cal. Rolex 618 mechanical, 17 jewels Case: platinum, screw down sapphire display back Case number: no. 18/60 Closure: panerai Panerai buckle Size: 47 mm diameter Signed: case and dial signed Panerai, movement signed Rolex Box: yes Papers: yes Accessories: Panerai presentation box with outer packaging, open International Guarantee card, parchment scroll Certificate confirming the limited edition number, Radiomir parchment scroll, I Mezzi D'Assalto Della Xa Flottiglia MAS book, maiale submarine model, booklet, and an additional solid case back Catalogue Note In Panerai's extensive centennial history, the 1930-50s stand out as the golden era. It was during this time that the brand became the official supplier of the Royal Italian Navy, giving birth to its most iconic designs, the Radiomir and Luminor models. The PAM00021, introduced in 1997 as the first special edition wristwatch following the acquisition, represented a significant milestone under the new ownership of Vendôme, now known as Richemont, guided by the capable hands of Angelo Bonati. Legend has it that Angelo Bonati stumbled upon a stash of just over 60 pieces of New Old Stock Rolex 618 movements while sifting through the inventory inherited from the original Panerai company. Thereafter, he promptly set out to create a watch inspired by the legendary Rolex 3646, famously worn by the Italian Arditi Incursori (daring assault swimmers) during WW2. Although the origin of the movements as 618s remains speculative, this did not hinder the watch's success—it sold out within two weeks of its release, swiftly recouping the entire investment made by Vendôme in Panerai, and securing its place as one of Panerai's iconic modern timepieces. Made in a limited edition of 60 pieces, the cushion-shaped 47 mm Radiomir case is dressed in platinum, bearing the hallmark robust style characteristic of Panerai's historic watches. Its elegant, symmetrical construction is divided into three parts, enhanced by wire loop lugs and a sapphire display back engraved 'Officine Panerai Brevettato'.