Panerai

• manual winding nickel lever movement, 17 jewels, mono-metallic balance • black sandwich dial, luminescent Arabic and baton indexes, subsidiary seconds • PVD-coated stainless steel case, left-handed crown with patented crown guard • case, dial, and movement signed

CASE Overall very attractive and well preserved. A 4-line scuff on the bezel at 7 - loss of PVD. A dot of PVD loss on the bezel adjacent to the crown. Some wear and PVD loss at the the lower left lug band and face. A small nick to the lower right lug tip. Case back with manufacturer's protective adhesive. Buckle with some wear and signed. DIAL Dial in excellent condition with normal wear to and oxidation to lume plots. Some light debris. MOVEMENT The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Accompanied by a Panerai Limited Warranty Certificate card dated September 24, 2001. Together with a Swiss Chronometers Certificate, booklets, one additional rubber strap, and a presentation box with outer packaging. One of the most elusive Pre-Vendôme models is the present lot, the PAM 26A. The left handed, or ‘Destro’ model, was introduced as an A series with a millesimation of 200 units, of which less were made. The following year the B series was made in 500 units, and the watch was revived for a limited run in 2008 (K series). The present lot survives in excellent condition with a ‘non-matching’ dial and with the case finished aged to a muted black.