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bobridley · 18 May 2008, 10:06 AM

Attached are some pictures of a watch that was endorsed as the official supplier to the Royal Italian Navy. Founded by Giovanni Panerai in the late 1800’s, and famous for its “Radiomir” & “Luminor” watches.

These cases and movements were supplied to Panerai by Rolex.

I understand that this style was known for its support to the Italian commando/frogmen and that this model remained low key until the actor, Sylvester Stallone, began to promote it.

You will notice that, unlike its predecessor, this case has solid lugs verses the wire lug configuration; a response to the military's need for more stability in their cases.

At the time these pictures were taken, I had decided to start taking pictures of various watches that came to my bench. As you will see, I was using a cut out portion of a milk jug with the hope of diffusing the light, however,don’t let that distract you. LOL

BTW; one of the nicest, aged dials that I've seen.

Regards, Bob Ridley

Tools · 18 May 2008, 10:11 AM

Interesting piece.

We had a question here just the other day about putting a Rolex movement into other cases..

There is almost always something here for everybody to learn from.....

SPACE-DWELLER · 18 May 2008, 10:27 AM

Bob, you keep amazing me!

Very interesting post!

Letsgodiving · 18 May 2008, 12:34 PM

Wow. Excellent piece. I'm sure many here are unaware of the history of these two. Thanks for posting something that you certainly don't see every day.

Anyone have an idea of what these are bringing today?

Thanks for posting!

mjclark32 · 1 March 2012, 01:11 AM

Thought I'd bump this beauty...

xhype · 1 March 2012, 01:25 AM

i heard the rolex use to make movements for Panerai.

Cru Jones · 1 March 2012, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjclark32

Thought I'd bump this beauty...

thanks for the bump! a beauty.

karmatp · 1 March 2012, 02:46 AM

That watch is huge money, more than a mil sub probably.

Sunning example of one amazing watch.

rad87gn · 1 March 2012, 02:49 AM

Nice!!

ocwatching · 1 March 2012, 02:51 AM

nice history lesson...

ArcticMoose · 1 March 2012, 02:55 AM

Very cool, thanks for posting!

A.J.R. · 1 March 2012, 03:24 AM

Very cool.

Kevin B · 1 March 2012, 03:57 AM

Wow, that would get your attention when you opened it up. Sounds like there must be quite a few still floating around. Thanks for the knowledge Bob.

cleanfreak · 1 March 2012, 06:52 AM

great post. Many vintage pams out there. This one looks to be a 6152-1. They go for about $150,000.

Kingair · 1 March 2012, 07:09 AM

Really nice.
I like the PAM's myself.
Got a PAM 86 . . . love it

capote · 1 March 2012, 07:21 AM

There is at least one of those represented at TRF

Langleyz · 1 March 2012, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobridley

You will notice that, unlike its predecessor, this case has solid lugs verses the wire lug configuration; a response to the military's need for more stability in their cases.

Regards, Bob Ridley

Beautiful looking Panerai.

Luminors still have solid lugs. It's the Radiomir that has the wire lugs.

Or did I miss something? EDIT: yes I did. You were talking about the Rad being the predecessor. My bad.

nick c · 1 March 2012, 08:52 AM

classic

htc8p · 1 March 2012, 12:47 PM

not into vintage but that is sexy

MortgageGuy · 1 March 2012, 02:25 PM

WOW

This is simply beautiful... Man what I would do to have this watch!

Thank you Bob, always love seeing your pics

eddie_b · 1 March 2012, 03:15 PM

Thanks for posting, it's always very interesting to read about these vintage rarities.

FX44 · 2 March 2012, 03:00 AM

Thanks for sharing

Time2time · 2 March 2012, 04:56 AM

Good post, interesting.

Love PAMs.

18 May 2008, 10:06 AM	#1
bobridley TechXpert & 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Bob Ridley Location: USA Posts: 102	Rolex within ~ Panerai without Attached are some pictures of a watch that was endorsed as the official supplier to the Royal Italian Navy. Founded by Giovanni Panerai in the late 1800’s, and famous for its “Radiomir” & “Luminor” watches. These cases and movements were supplied to Panerai by Rolex. I understand that this style was known for its support to the Italian commando/frogmen and that this model remained low key until the actor, Sylvester Stallone, began to promote it. You will notice that, unlike its predecessor, this case has solid lugs verses the wire lug configuration; a response to the military's need for more stability in their cases. At the time these pictures were taken, I had decided to start taking pictures of various watches that came to my bench. As you will see, I was using a cut out portion of a milk jug with the hope of diffusing the light, however,don’t let that distract you. LOL BTW; one of the nicest, aged dials that I've seen. Regards, Bob Ridley Attached Images

18 May 2008, 10:11 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,694	Interesting piece. We had a question here just the other day about putting a Rolex movement into other cases.. There is almost always something here for everybody to learn from..... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

18 May 2008, 10:27 AM	#3
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Bob, you keep amazing me! Very interesting post! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

18 May 2008, 12:34 PM	#4
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,321	Wow. Excellent piece. I'm sure many here are unaware of the history of these two. Thanks for posting something that you certainly don't see every day. Anyone have an idea of what these are bringing today? Thanks for posting! __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

1 March 2012, 01:11 AM	#5
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Thought I'd bump this beauty... __________________

1 March 2012, 01:25 AM	#6
xhype "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: Brooklyn,NY Watch: Rolex GMT II 16710 Posts: 850	i heard the rolex use to make movements for Panerai.

1 March 2012, 02:46 AM	#8
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	That watch is huge money, more than a mil sub probably. Sunning example of one amazing watch. __________________ My grails:

1 March 2012, 02:49 AM	#9
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	Nice!! __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

1 March 2012, 02:51 AM	#10
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	nice history lesson... __________________ too much into watches...

1 March 2012, 02:55 AM	#11
ArcticMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Sea Posts: 1,894	Very cool, thanks for posting!

1 March 2012, 03:24 AM	#12
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	Very cool. __________________

1 March 2012, 03:57 AM	#13
Kevin B "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 324	Wow, that would get your attention when you opened it up. Sounds like there must be quite a few still floating around. Thanks for the knowledge Bob.

1 March 2012, 06:52 AM	#14
cleanfreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Posts: 38	great post. Many vintage pams out there. This one looks to be a 6152-1. They go for about $150,000.

1 March 2012, 07:09 AM	#15
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,233	Really nice. I like the PAM's myself. Got a PAM 86 . . . love it

1 March 2012, 07:21 AM	#16
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	There is at least one of those represented at TRF

1 March 2012, 08:52 AM	#18
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	classic

1 March 2012, 12:47 PM	#19
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,487	not into vintage but that is sexy

1 March 2012, 02:25 PM	#20
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	WOW This is simply beautiful... Man what I would do to have this watch! Thank you Bob, always love seeing your pics __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

1 March 2012, 03:15 PM	#21
eddie_b 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Eddie Location: NE FL Watch: 126610LV Posts: 2,093	Thanks for posting, it's always very interesting to read about these vintage rarities.

2 March 2012, 03:00 AM	#22
FX44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: John Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 518	Thanks for sharing __________________ Submariner 114060

2 March 2012, 04:56 AM	#23
Time2time Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C Posts: 2,178	Good post, interesting. Love PAMs.

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