Panerai Radiomir 1936 Limited Edition California PAM 249
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| SKU | 890098 |
| Reference | PAM 249 |
| Model | Radiomir 1936 Limited Edition California |
| Movement | Panerai manual-wind calibre OP X |
| Case | Stainless steel |
| Crystal | Plexiglass |
| Diameter | 47mm |
| Thickness | 15mm |
| Water Resistance | 100 metres |
| Bracelet/Strap | Panerai brown leather strap |
| Clasp/Buckle | Stainless steel pin buckle |
| Year | 2007 |
| Manufactured | Switzerland |
| Location | Sydney, Australia |
Description
For your consideration is this Panerai Radiomir 1936 released in 2006, a 70th anniversary limited edition timepiece based on the original Panerai prototype made for the Italian Royal Navy. Limited to just 1936 pieces worldwide and sold over a two-year period, this “Radiomir” is named after the radioactive luminous material that Panerai patented for use on its divers’ watches. This re-edition, thankfully, does not actually use Radium on the dial markers and blued hands, but rather Luminova, its non-radioactive and much longer lasting modern equivalent. The 47mm case follows the design of the original with a cushion shaped profile and wire lugs. Though large on paper, the 47mm case feels significantly smaller on the wrist owing to this cushion-shaped that neatly perches itself on the wrist without huge protruding lugs and its conservative 15mm thickness. The watch features a “California dial” with a mix of Roman and Arabic numerals and an otherwise unmarked dial free of any branding, which was standard for military issue timepieces from the era. No nonsense, built like a tank and highly legible, exactly what you’d expect of such a watch. The most obvious modern touch is the addition of a sapphire display caseback allowing the owner to view the movement inside beating away at 21,600bph. Powering the watch is hand-wound Panerai calibre OP X with 56 hours power reserve. The OP X is based on the Unitas 6497 movement originally released in the 1950’s, a time-tested, ultra-reliable and easily repairable workhorse movement. The watch has one owner provenance and was originally purchased in Sydney.
Accessories
The watch comes as a complete set with box, papers and manuals.
Condition
The watch is in excellent condition, with only very light signs of wear visible on the case. The original brown Panerai leather strap fitted on the watch is in totally unworn condition (the watch was previously fitted with an aftermarket strap). The black residue visible on the strap in the photos is just rubbings from the faux leather in the inner box, and can be easily cleaned off.
Warranty
Our company provides a one-year warranty on the watch.