Panerai Luminor Submersible Anthracite Tritium Titanium/Steel PAM00106 PAM106

Panerai Luminor Submersible Anthracite Tritium Titanium/Steel PAM00106 PAM106 For those in the know with Panerai, it's a case of earlier the better as far as collectors are concerned, and this is especially true for the Submersible line for one key reason; tritium. But unlike other Luminor's where you really need to be in the late 90's to still find tritium dials, the Submersible carried this one for a few years into the start of the millennium due to a technical loophole, and this is one of those references. Known as the PAM106, this is a rarely seen reference that was produced in a short window between 2001 and 2003. It features a titanium case with brushed steel bezel with tritium pip,and is matched to the most amazing titanium and steel bracelet. Within this 44mm Sub case lies a vertically brushed anthracite dial, which is almost blue on some angles, and black on others. The effect is magnificent when paired with the deep eggshell tritium markers and that sunken running seconds sub-dial at 9, and the oversized Arabic 12 and 6 markers.Powering it is the ETA 7750 based OPIII automatic movement. This particular example was first sold in 2002, and presents in excellent neo-vintage condition. The bezels shows some very minor scuffs and scratches, and the case shows some light scratching, mostly near the screw holes. No dings/nicks etc. Case back shows some scratches. The hands are lighter in shade than the dial, which is correct for this reference, and matches the pip in the bezel. Hands show the typical corrosion you'd expect on this generation of Sub. The dial itself is in superb condition, with no signs of wear that we can see. The bracelet contains enough links to fit a 7.6in wrist. Shows minor scratches and scuffs, and remains very tight. Please see images for full condition details. Service history is unknown. Currently keeping COSC time measured dial up on a timegrapher, and all functions operating as they should. Includes outer box, inner box, warranty card (expired), Panerai booklet, COSC certificate, Panerai Rubber strap and strap tools. An amazing example of one of Panerai's most interesting and rarest pieces from the early-00's. Brand: Panerai Reference PAM00106 Circa: 2002 Case Material: Titanium/Steel Case details: 44mm Movement: Automatic Dial: Tritium Hands: Steel Paraphernalia: Outer box, inner box, warranty card (expired), Panerai booklet, COSC certificate, Panerai Rubber strap and strap tools Grading: Excellent neo-vintage condition