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Some photos of the Panerai 1936
A remake of the original Radiomir ref. 3646, the Radiomir 1936 'California dial' was announced in 2006, and only just started arriving at authorised dealers. A good friend of ThePuristS kindly allowed Harry Tan to photograph his watch. Here are the magnificent shots.
This message has been edited by SJX on 2007-02-28 18:56:38
This message has been edited by SJX on 2007-02-28 18:56:38
Final three photos...
This style of dial, with a combination of Roman and Arabic numerals is colloqially known as the 'California dial'. The term only began to be used widely in the eighties, when a redial company based on California refinished large numbers of Rolex Bubbleback dials in this style. Of course the Roman and Arabic number mix predates that, the original Panerai ref. 3646 dates to the 1930s, and Rolex was using this design some years before that, and the original 3646 was made by Rolex too.
This message has been edited by SJX on 2007-02-28 19:08:55
Great photos!
Thanks for posting them SJX and Harry Tan for snapping them!
Saw this watch in person at the Beverly Hills Boutique, and I originally was not a fan of it but after seeing one in the flesh, it's an amazing piece w/ a true vintage feel and look to it. The color of the luminova has that vintage looking tan color and the OEM strap it comes with compliments the color of the luminova perfectly. Plus you can't beat that OP logo buckle!
Cheers,
Anthony
Saw this watch in person at the Beverly Hills Boutique, and I originally was not a fan of it but after seeing one in the flesh, it's an amazing piece w/ a true vintage feel and look to it. The color of the luminova has that vintage looking tan color and the OEM strap it comes with compliments the color of the luminova perfectly. Plus you can't beat that OP logo buckle!
Cheers,
Anthony
Very unique Panerai indeed...thank you for bringing the picts to us. [nt]
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Radiomir 1936
E=X=C=E=L=L=E=N=T PICUTRES AND DIDATIC CONTENT............!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
that is a great looking piece. What is the dial diameter, 44mm? Movement? and
if it is OK within forum guidelines could anyone share the MSRP. Thanks.
The watch is 47mm
And the movement is the standard Unitas cal. 6497 base found in many Panerai models, known as OP X. The 2006 US MSRP is $5800.
- SJX This message has been edited by SJX on 2007-02-28 21:26:03
- SJX This message has been edited by SJX on 2007-02-28 21:26:03
You gotta love that.
I'm in line with the rest of the world. Patiently.... waiting.. soon. soon...
What's the lineage of the dial design?
I seem to recall that Rolex have this design for the dial on one of their vintage models. What's the lineage of the design?
Harry - Lovely photographs (as usual!).
Harry - Lovely photographs (as usual!).
Thank you Harry for these wonderful pics! Still I do not ...
... understand the hype about the Radiomir Panerais and especially the 3646. Isn't it correct that the 3646 was nothing but a cushion shaped Rolex Oyster that was fitted with a Panerai dial? If so: what is so special about this watch with respect to Panerai? Putting an own dial on a watch made by someone else should not be sufficient to build a reputation upon.
Christian
Christian
California face
Does the watch have cakifirb=nia written on the face above the 12? I can't tell from the pictures. I have seen the watch with California on the face and that is why I ask.
Phil
Phil