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Psmith · 28 January 2010, 04:37 PM

Ah, but it's not just a 6497 (which is itself available in a large number of grades and finishes). This is, to quote Eddie, a Panerai 'blueprinted engine' ...

"hand-wound mechanical, Panerai OP XI calibre with swan's neck regulator, 16½ lignes, 17 jewels, Côtes de Genève decoration on the bridges. Glucydur® balance with Nivarox® I spring, 21,600 alternations/hour.
Incabloc® anti-shock device.
Power reserve 56 hours.
Chronometer Certificate (C.O.S.C.)."

I am aware of several owners reporting +/- 1 sec accuracy.

Cheers

28 January 2010, 04:37 PM	#3
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Ah, but it's not just a 6497 (which is itself available in a large number of grades and finishes). This is, to quote Eddie, a Panerai 'blueprinted engine' ... "hand-wound mechanical, Panerai OP XI calibre with swan's neck regulator, 16½ lignes, 17 jewels, Côtes de Genève decoration on the bridges. Glucydur® balance with Nivarox® I spring, 21,600 alternations/hour. Incabloc® anti-shock device. Power reserve 56 hours. Chronometer Certificate (C.O.S.C.)." I am aware of several owners reporting +/- 1 sec accuracy. Cheers __________________