Panerai Luminor Base Pre-A Pumpkin Patina 1998 (Full-Set)

Panerai Luminor Base PAM00002 Pre-A – Rare Collectible Tritium Dial

Panerai is renowned for its bold designs, robust construction, and deep historical ties to the Italian Navy, where its watches were originally developed as essential military instruments. The Luminor Base PAM00002 Pre-A holds a special place in Panerai’s history, produced in a limited run of only 1000 pieces prior to the brand’s Richemont era. It features the signature cushion-shaped case, oversized crown guard, and a clean dial layout that emphasizes legibility. Collectors prize this model for its tritium dial and hands, which have developed a striking pumpkin patina over time, adding to its rarity and desirability. As an early Luminor reference, the PAM00002 Pre-A represents both the heritage and the transition of Panerai into the modern luxury watch market.

Key Details To Consider

Very rare and exceptionally beautiful Panerai Luminor Base PAM00002 Pre-A, all original and in very nice condition.

The case is in excellent shape for its age, having been polished at some point by the previous owner. The dial presents in stunning condition, featuring warm pumpkin-colored markers that have aged evenly and appear orange under natural sunlight. The original tritium hands match perfectly, and the lume still reacts under UV light, glowing green as intended.

The movement service history is unknown, but the watch remains in strong overall condition. It comes complete with its original period-correct Panerai wooden box and papers stamped by an Italian Panerai dealer.

Produced in a limited run of only 1000 pieces, this Pre-A model stands as a rare and highly collectible Panerai that represents the origins of the modern Luminor line.

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