Vintage Panerai Radiomir 3646 "California Dial": A Collector's Grail

Amanico shares an extraordinary encounter with a vintage Panerai Radiomir 3646 "California Dial," a timepiece widely considered a horological grail. His exclusive photographs offer a rare, up-close look at an exceptionally preserved example, providing invaluable insight for collectors and enthusiasts alike. This post underscores the enduring allure and historical significance of early Panerai references.

Some years ago, I was very lucky to see a Panerai 3646 Cali in the metal and authorized to take some pictures of what we can reasonably call a " Grail ".

Here they are:

Enjoy!

Nicolas

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The presented Panerai Radiomir 3646 appears to be one of the cleanest and most pristine examples documented, a significant find for collectors who have studied numerous resources.
For further historical and technical context on vintage Rolex-Panerai 3646 models, a relevant article from Perezcope.com is recommended.

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Cpt Scarlet

Mar 10, 2020

Can you tell us anymore about the history of this actual 3646.

Cpt Scarlet

Mar 10, 2020

My question was about this specific watch and if it has a known history.

Cpt Scarlet

Mar 10, 2020

It would be so good to know the past history of this watch.

Cpt Scarlet

Mar 10, 2020

Has Perez looked at this watch ?

kkochheiser

Mar 10, 2020

I've pored over books and photos, Perez's articles and just about everything else I've found and this looks like the cleanest and most pristine of examples! What a treat. Thank you so much!

JohnFM

Mar 10, 2020

Great to see the original!

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