Panerai

• UNITAS cal. UT6497 manual winding movement, 17 jewels • matte black dial, luminescent Arabic numerals and baton indexes, luminescent baton hands, OP logo • stainless steel cushion form case, patented crown guard, engraved screw down case back • case, dial, and movement signed • with a stainless steel Panerai buckle

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. Case in overall very good condition with some light wear and scuffing. Lug holes with small scuffs and scratches. Small nicks to the crown guage. Bands with some wear. Hands may have been relumed or replaced. Dial and movement in very good condition.
"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 an Officine Panerai International Warranty card stamped by the retailer, and a Certificate of Conformity within a Registration and Service booklet. Together with one screw driver and a presentation box. 

Founded in 1860, Panerai was the official supplier of watches and precision instruments to the Regia Marina (the Royal Italian Navy), and later launched the brand for the civilian market in 1993. Watches produced during the rebirth of Panerai to the consumer market until it's acquisition by the Vendôme group in 1996/97, are often coined "pre-Vendôme" models.

The basic pre-Vendôme range consisted of some 44mm hand-wind watches with the classic 44mm Luminor case, and some 42mm Mare Nostrum chronographs.

The 'logo' Luminor is coined for it's distinctive "OP" signature on the dial.  A total of 889 watches were made, with 12 reworked as SlyTech Submersible 5218-201/A, 95 reworked as SlyTech Submersible 5218-205/A and 105 reworked as SlyTech Daylight 5218-207/A.