Lot 226: While the Panerai Radiomir ref.3646 from 1940 triggered an offering joust and reached almost twice its highest estimate, with a hammer price of 92,500 CHF.
One has to keep in mind that some collectors remain cautious with the Panerai vintage; indeed, the Florentine brand does not have archives regarding its production during this period, even though this watch has been certified by Angelo Bonati himself.
Panerai Radiomir 3646
Estimation : 30,000 - 50,000 CHF
Final Bid 13 november 2012 @ Sotheby’s Geneva : 92,500 CHF