I saw this one in Paris, last week, and I thought I saw everything when it comes to Pre Vendome Panerai... As for the Pre Vendome Marina Militare, I owned one, a beautiful one " non matching ". I also saw and was offered a prototype. And, now, I saw a ste...
from a premiere collector, for a..substantial..amount of money, and rightfully so considering the beauty and history of the piece. This prototype, has a less then prestine tritium hands and dial. Humidity must have gotten to them if you observe attentivel...
... BR (Before Richemont) and the other is AR (After Richemont). Pre-Vendome watches have the cool factor. Post-Vendome pieces are nice but certainly lack the nostalgia factor. - Scott
The early Vendome and PreVendome truly carries a special charm and this particular 202/A is a beast ! I still remember the very feeling when I first picked it up And it really has a special place in my heart , still... Best, Sam ...