Ref. 3646A rare, historically interesting and well-documented stainless steel wristwatch with movement and case by Rolex, formerly owned by combat swimmer Helmut Rösel
Manufacturer: Panerai
Year: Circa 1942
Reference No: 3646
Case No: 1'010'351
Model Name: "Type C"
Material: Stainless steel
Calibre: Manual, cal. 618, 17 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: Leather
Clasp/Buckle: Stanless steel pin buckle
Dimensions: 46.5mm. Width
Signed: Case and movement signed Rolex
Accessories: Accompanied by Helmut Rösel's soldier's book, combat swimmer badge, iron cross, merit cross, original photo and two original letters with signature.
Furthermore accompanied by Bundespräsidialmamt letter confirming Helmut Rösel's merit cross, Obituary of Helmut Rösel, a document from jeweler Gerdes dated 5 January 1994 with original Polaroid photo signed "This is my watch" by Helmut Rösel, service test from 2013 by watchmaker Ralph Prinz with complete photo documentation on CD, two original lead plates, original Cortebert movement disassembled, copy of Vintage Panerai by Ralf Ehlers and Volker Wiegman and Panerai military compass with condition report.
Literature: An in-depth discussion of the present watch is available in Vintage Panerai by Ralf Ehlers and Volker Wiegmann, pp. 777 to 873.
