Up for auction is a RARE and very desirable vintage Panerai Luminor - With only 400 units ever produced in the entire history of the company, The PAM176 G series was the last iteration to have many of the signature features found on earlier Panerai watches that are sought after by collectors.
Production of the PAM176 model started in 2004, dubbed the G series as per Panerai's letter dating nomenclature, only 400 units were made. This PAM176 is a base titanium Luminor with a 44mm case stamped G125/400.
What makes the G series so unique is that it's the last series to have many desirable traits that, unfortunately after the G series disappeared from production.The 1st significant change is that the G series was the last to have the painted dial, all the subsequent PAM176's where fitted with a sandwich Luminova dial, found on all Panerai's today.
Furthermore, the G version of the PAM176 still has the Panerai engraved bridges that you can see through the crystal case back of the watch, which have also disappeared from production.
2004 was also the year when Panerai started to use the slightly larger crown guard on the Luminor models while the G series maintained the smaller version. Even though there are well over several thousands of the PAM176 watches in existence in today, there are only 400 units of this special G “transitional” model.
Powered by a hand wound mechanical Panerai OP X calibre that has a swan's neck regulator for precise adjustments, the power reserve comes in at 56 hours. The 44mm case and bezel are in brushed titanium. The watch has a 3.5mm thick sapphire crystal and it has a depth rating of 30 bars. Watch comes comes with its dated and AD stamped International Guarantee Certificate card, OEM Titanium thumbnail buckle on the OEM Rubber Bracelet.
Details & Measurements
Calibre: Panerai OP X
Serial: G125/400
Diameter excluding crown: 44mm
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Strap: Panerai Rubber Bracelet
24hr Accuracy Reading: +/- 0 Seconds