Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00217

Officine Panerai Luminor Marina Militare Watch (PAM00217)

Officine Panerai Luminor Marina Militare Watch (PAM00217) - The Officine Panerai Luminor Marina Militare PAM00217 is a limited-edition model designed for left-handed wear. It features a 47mm brushed steel case with a polished steel bezel and a screw-down crown positioned on the left side. The black dial is accented with luminous gold-toned hands, Arabic numeral hour markers, and a small seconds subdial. Powered by the hand-wound Panerai OP XI calibre, it offers a 56-hour power reserve. Each lot sold will include a letter of appreciation from Krystyna Kucharska in gratitude for participating in her family's historic estate auction. Krystyna Kucharska is a distinguished figure of Polish noble descent, with a lineage rooted in the szlachta (nobility). Her maternal heritage traces back to the esteemed Smosarska family, known for their cultural and historical contributions. A relative, Jadwiga Smosarska, was a celebrated actress of early Polish cinema and a Hollywood icon. The family also shares historic ties with the powerful House of Radziwill, placing Krystyna's ancestry among Europe's notable aristocracy. Her father, Stefan Kucharski, is honored for his heroic role in WWII, where he saved over 5,000 Jewish lives as chief of Warsaw's Praga train station. He survived imprisonment in Nazi concentration camps and is commemorated at the Pawiak Prison Museum. Krystyna herself is an acclaimed real estate developer, collector, and philanthropist. Her lifelong efforts supported the Catholic underground during communism and the eventual liberation of Eastern Europe. Shipping Note: This item is located in Florida. Shipping will be at the expense of the buyer.