Panerai Issued to Comsubin

[descartes]

I managed to obtain this Panerai COMSUBIN from a dealer in Italy. The COMSUBIN are the Italian Naval Special Forces (“Comando Subacquei Ed Incursori”).

This piece, which bears reference #PAM 1059, was not available to the public. Rather, it was a special military supply for the commanders and operators of the COMSUBIN. http://www.clubpanerai.com/index.asp...3094&codice=15

While it is an “issued” watch in this sense, it’s intent does not appear to be for field usage but rather as an honorary piece for members of the outfit.

I say this because it bears the Naiad-style bayonette case back (and 100M) water resistance rather than the deeper depth rating of a submersible. The bayonette system allowed for perfect alignment of the coat of arms on the back.

330 pieces were made, the number 33 having a special meaning to the COMSUBIN because it marks the number of hero’s honored by the unit.

In any event, a very cool and rarely seen piece that I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to acquire.






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[rootbeer7]

Congratulations on a cool piece.

[Yobber76]

Very cool, Congratulations!

[HD_Pilot]

Beautiful watch and very interesting background. Enjoy

[brandrea]

That’s a really interesting reference, congratulations

[waterman1]

Very nice find with interesting backstory.

[stormshadow]

Very nice piece; enjoy!

[1William]

Congratulations.

[juve]

Congratulations!

[Daytonaman799]

Cool piece!

[Commandopat]

Pretty cool!

[Cru Jones]

I didn’t know about this one. Congrats and thanks for sharing.

[Agamemnon]

Compliments!

[descartes]

Thanks all. Much appreciated!


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[thsiao]

That is really really cool!!!
Limited/special editions are the best, specially the ones that most people don’t even know about!

Great score!