So, my watch buying fund is a little short for a purchase of this magnitude. Despite wanting this piece badly, I just can't do it but maybe one of you guys can pull this purchase off. This is an original 1940 (Rolex) Panerai 3646. It is being offered for $97,500 USD. As most Swiss Monsters know, this is a super rare opportunity! These vintage Panerai's do not hit the market often and when they do it is typically at an auction house (Sotheby's, Christies, Antiquorum etc.) I would LOVE to own this but just can't unclench my first of this kind of cash. I am writing this to give viewers a chance to consider it. If one of you guys purchase this, please give The Swiss Monster an exclusive interview!
Seller's Description: For Sale: Very, very rare and original 1940 Panerai 3646 Type B with Oyster Watch Company case, serial 1010024, one of the very last before the Type C watches were issued. The identifying feature of this case is the stamped caseback which is completely different than the Type A and Type C cases. This is a very, very rare watch and one of approximately 12 known to exist today! Many serious Panerai / Rolex collectors believe their collections are not complete without inclusion of an Oyster Watch Company caseback.
The movement is the original Rolex Cortebert cal. 618 movement and it matches the caseback number. The "FLOTMAS 038" engraving on the caseback is rare and defines this watch as a true war watch. The correct steel hands and dial have a lot patina and are stunning! The patina'd white RADIOMIR PANERAI lettering is also a stunning color.
The case is in very good condition. The plastic crystal has some light scratches but the dial is easily read. The watch has a tubular Oyster crown, just like many of the watches of this era. Maybe it had an onion crown originally and during a service it was changed. This is what is believed happened often, as spare onion crowns were hard to get during and after the war.
This is your chance to own one of the few remaining 3646 Type B Panerai watches! Price: $97,500 including insured shipping worldwide. 100% refund within 5 days if not as described. I have many Panerai and Rolex references.
Seller's Description: For Sale: Very, very rare and original 1940 Panerai 3646 Type B with Oyster Watch Company case, serial 1010024, one of the very last before the Type C watches were issued. The identifying feature of this case is the stamped caseback which is completely different than the Type A and Type C cases. This is a very, very rare watch and one of approximately 12 known to exist today! Many serious Panerai / Rolex collectors believe their collections are not complete without inclusion of an Oyster Watch Company caseback.
The movement is the original Rolex Cortebert cal. 618 movement and it matches the caseback number. The "FLOTMAS 038" engraving on the caseback is rare and defines this watch as a true war watch. The correct steel hands and dial have a lot patina and are stunning! The patina'd white RADIOMIR PANERAI lettering is also a stunning color.
The case is in very good condition. The plastic crystal has some light scratches but the dial is easily read. The watch has a tubular Oyster crown, just like many of the watches of this era. Maybe it had an onion crown originally and during a service it was changed. This is what is believed happened often, as spare onion crowns were hard to get during and after the war.
This is your chance to own one of the few remaining 3646 Type B Panerai watches! Price: $97,500 including insured shipping worldwide. 100% refund within 5 days if not as described. I have many Panerai and Rolex references.
-I'll gladly accept donations
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