Rolex, Officine Panerai Firenze, "Radiomir", Ref. 3646, unique example produced for a special Exhibition in 1938, for the Italian Navy Commandos. Large cushion shaped, waterproof, stainless steel military diving wristwatch. | Important Collectors Wristwatches Pocket Watches & Clocks | Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, 22nd April 1995
Rolex, Officine Panerai Firenze, "Radiomir", Ref. 3646, unique example produced for a special Exhibition in 1938, for the Italian Navy Commandos. Large cushion shaped, waterproof, stainless steel military diving wristwatch., CHF 6,000 - 7,500 USD 5,000 - 6,000Sold: CHF 8,625 C. polished, screwed back and crown, dedicated revolving bezel,wire lugs, fringed band. D.brown with radiumed Arabic numerals and indexes ." Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 15 '/4"' rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Elinvar Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 45 x 45 mm.