Panerai PAM 217 Marina Militare Destro 47 mm Spec Ed Start Price USD 21,980.00 Current Price USD 21,980.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 22,180.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, September 05, 2008 End Time Monday, September 15, 2008 Location Maryland Heights, Missouri See more about 'Panerai PAM 217 Marina Militare Destro 47 mm Spec Ed' Description *** PANERAI *** PAM 217 Special Edition 100% Authentic!  Panerai PAM 217 Destro Marina Militare 47 mm LNIB ONLY 1000 pieces of this model created as a special edition to commemorate vintage models made for the Italian Navy. This is a very large 47 mm stainless steel case with a black dial with the Marina Militare Logo.  Because of its unique design with the crown on the left sid of the case, this is one of the most popular special edition introduced by Panerai. The dial is also sandwiched (2 layer) with luminova numbers as well as the second logo PANERAI. It has gold hands and a gold sub second hand that are just stunning against the black background. It has an exhibition see through back showing off its OPXI movement which looks similar in design to the vintage Rolex pocket watch movement that these pieces housed. The patented locking crown is on the LEFT side making it a very Distinguished model. The black alligator strap with a Pre Vendom style Panerai buckle is just killer looking!  This watch is not brand new, but is in collectors condition and could probably pass for brand new. It has its pearwood box (the black outer shipping carton and movement sticker has been discarded, but it is complete with box and papers. Special Edition: Only 1000 units created Movement: hand-wound mechanical, Panerai OP XI calibre with swan's neck regulator, 16½ lignes, 17 jewels, Côtes de Genève decoration. Glucydur® balance with Nivarox® I spring, 21,600 alternations/hour. Incabloc® anti-shock device. Power reserve 56 hours. Chronometer Certificate (C.O.S.C.).Case: diameter 47mm, brushed steel.Bezel: polished steel.Back: see-through sapphire crystal.Dial: black with luminous Arabic numerals and hour markers. It consists of two superimposed discs: the top one is perforated with the numerals and hour markers while the lower one is covered with a thin layer of Super Luminova. Small seconds dial at 3 o'clock.Crystal: sapphire, formed of corundum, 2 mm thick. Anti-reflective coating.Water resistance: 100 metres.Strap: PANERAI personalised alligator strap and large size brushed steel buckle. Supplied with a steel screwdriver and a second interchangeable strap.* Watches24seven.com is not an official/registered dealer of Panerai watches & Officine Panerai is not the owner of the Trade Marks Glucydur®, Nivarox® and Incabloc® Don't miss this opportunity ! I am a member of the IWJG and have over 900 positive feedbacks on ebay with over 100 second time buyers. Winner of auction or buyer pays by WIRE TRANSFER or CASHIERS CHECK ONLY!  If you choose to pay via cashiers check, it must be Federal Expressed to me within 3 business days of the auction or "buy it now" end. Email me with questions before bidding. I reserve the right to end this auction early. Buyer pays $85 for insured shipping in US. International shipments add additional $80. Thanks, Bruce feel free to contact me at  bruce@watches24seven.com  or call 314 249 8262     Place a Bid!