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BTW,IF I may, I'd like to comment on your statement, "I was originally sort of interested in the 2533---you know, the one with the same dial simply because it doesn't look like a Panerai at least in the dial."
My research indicates that the dial on the AGP is very likely based on Panerai's prototype "Radiomir"; i.e., the Model 2533 that Giuseppe Panerai designed in conjunction with Rolex back in 1935! Indeed, the degree to which Rolex influenced the 2533 - movement, crown, etc. - has caused true 'Paneristi' to refer to the 2533 as the "Rolex-Panerai!"
THIS was the first timepiece to ever pass ALL of the Pre-WWII Italian Navy's rigorous test criteria ...
[Paneristi.com Image Showing 2533(L) vs. 3646(R)]
Of course, a year later, Giuseppe Panerai obtained a contract from Italy's "Marina Militare" for a design that incorporated his personally-designed, and more-luminous, modified dial. THIS model - the 3646 - is considered to be the first REAL all-Panerai "Radiomir!" ...
Which is why I HAD to have Anders' OUTSTANDING homage to this design! ...
This stuff's fun to research! ...
BTW, I love Love LOVE the AGP - and, correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that its 6497 now sports 'Cotes de Geneve' engraving on the backplates! It would be a REAL shame to cover this up, so my vote is to keep the exhibition back!
Heck, as soon as I can 'scrounge up' the money, I'm going to order one - as long as it STILL has the engraved movement visible through an exhibition caseback!
And, then, perhaps I can use my own Zeugma Strap on BOTH of 'em ...
... BEST Regards to ALL!
Last edited on Mon Mar 9th, 2009 02:31 am by