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PANERAI RADIOMIR BLACK SEAL SHADOW CASE PAM00183 PAM 183 SWISS MANUAL WIND 45mm

$4,795.00

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It became Panerai practice not to create a prototype series that were numbered. Although the Panerai family did number their prototypes, the Panerai company changed this practice when Richemont took over the family company. In the first couple of years under new ownership, the company would create a new model (most were similar to pre vendome models) and make a handful of these watches. It is said that 4 to 12 pieces of a new model were made. These pieces were shown at “new product development meetings”. They were given to executives within the company, one of the few authorized dealers or important collectors.

These Shadow models did not have a Series number inscribed on the back.
Regular production model watches have three lines of serial numbers engraved on the case back of locking crown models, and in the corners of the radiomir case watches. You will find an OP number, the BB serial number and the series number. The series number has the series Letter and the number that particular piece is out of the total made. So a regular production B series watch would have engraved B0844/1500. Meaning the watch was a B series from the year 2001 and this was the 844 piece made out of the total 1500 Units made in that year.

Since the Shadow model was not part of the regular production, it was not given a series number and often did not have a box or paperwork.”

 
Key Characteristics of Panerai Shadow Cases:
  • Lack of Series Number:
    They are distinguishable from standard Panerai models by the absence of the three-line serial number engraving on the case back, which usually includes the OP number, bb serial number, and series number.
     
    Special Editions:
  • They are often produced in limited quantities for specific purposes like trade shows or as gifts for high-profile clients.
     
    Variations in Production:
  • The production numbers can vary significantly, and they are not always officially recognized as limited editions.
     
    Collector Interest:
  • Despite their unique status, Shadow Cases can be highly sought after by collectors due to their exclusivity and the stories behind them. 
 
 
Just Awesome Panerai Radiomir Black Seal with Extremely Rare Shadow Case!! You can read above for what the Shadow Case represents – This watch is registered with Panerai and that document is included. I also have included an OEM Panerai Pearwood Box & Instruction Manual.

BRAND: Panerai

MODEL: Radiomir Black Seal Pam00183

MOVEMENT: Swiss Manual Wind  – Incredible See-Through Case Back

CASE: Stainless Steel

CROWN: Screw-Down Crown

SIZE: 45mm

LUGS: 24mm

DIAL: Black Seal Dial

BEZEL: Non-rotating

CONDITION: Pre-owned – Excellent! – Please see pictures for exact condition!

BOXES/PAPERS: Panerai Pearwood Box, Panerais Registry Paper, watch, manual, etc – everything you see in the pictures!

WATER RESISTANCE: – 100m

STRAP/BRACELET: – As-New Panerai Tan/brown Alligator Leather strap with Signed Stainless Steel Deployment buckle.

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