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Eldad · 11 August 2023, 09:14 AM

This watch was given to my grandfather as a gift by an Egyptian navy soldier in the 70's. There is a chance that it is the GPF 2/56. All signs point to yes but we are unable to open the case. The screws are probably rusty.

Ap 26315 panda - Ap code 11.59 - pp5167A - Daytona 116520 balck dial - 116520 white aph dial - daytona - 116500ln - Ap 15720 green khaki- submariner 1680 mark II

Bubblebobble2 · 11 August 2023, 03:35 PM

for me, personally, it’s fake

Andad · 11 August 2023, 04:34 PM

And throw that screwdriver in the bin.

Eldad · 11 August 2023, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andad

And throw that screwdriver in the bin.

Hahahaha It’s just for pictures
Didn’t even think to touch with

Ap 26315 panda - Ap code 11.59 - pp5167A - Daytona 116520 balck dial - 116520 white aph dial - daytona - 116500ln - Ap 15720 green khaki- submariner 1680 mark II

Cassidyanne · 12 August 2023, 12:36 AM

If it’s real, it’s worth some serious money.

tedo · 12 August 2023, 09:15 AM

You should ask this guy:

https://instagram.com/perezcope?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Cassidyanne · 12 August 2023, 12:23 PM

Check it out…..

https://www.watches24seven.com/paner...irca-1956-175/

rajurama · 12 August 2023, 03:16 PM

Just get in touch with Panerai they will guide you if its worth anything.

sinkholeninja · 12 August 2023, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rajurama

Just get in touch with Panerai they will guide you if its worth anything.

I disagree. His best bet is a vintage dealer, or better yet Perezcope.

sinkholeninja · 12 August 2023, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tedo

You should ask this guy:

https://instagram.com/perezcope?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

This 👆🏻

z_charger · 12 August 2023, 06:39 PM

I will second Perezscope. If you are a podcast person, check out "Rico's Podcast," there are two separate episodes where Perezscope discusses Panerai, its history, and that particular watch. He has also written a number of articles which you can find easily online.

If real, you have a treasure that is extremely valuable. Best of luck, and please keep us updated. Just out of curiosity, what is the case size?

rootbeer7 · 12 August 2023, 07:24 PM

I’ve messaged Jose (Perezcope). If real, this is an extraordinary piece of history.

sinkholeninja · 13 August 2023, 07:05 PM

Important update: if this is a genuine article than it’s even more special than I initially thought. I consulted my copy of the Panerai bible “Panerai Una Storia Italiana” and it appears that GPF 2/56 with the “Luminor” inscription on the dial are late and rare examples in the production sequence. A total of 100 GPF 2/56 watches were commissioned by the Egyptian navy, out of which ~50 were produced and delivered, most with the “Radiomir” inscription instead of “Luminor” on the dial. It is unclear how many “Luminor” examples were made out of those 50.

I’ll post some pictures from the book a bit later.

sinkholeninja · 13 August 2023, 07:09 PM

As promised, here are the pictures from the book:

sinkholeninja · 13 August 2023, 07:12 PM

A few more:

1William · 13 August 2023, 10:23 PM

Looking forward to seeing the outcome on the watch. Hope it is the real deal.

RW16610 · 14 August 2023, 01:02 AM

Very cool! I'm interested to see the outcome and hope that it's favourable.

Little machines · 14 August 2023, 06:45 AM

I agree an outcome for the positive would be great !! Good luck!

emtee · 15 August 2023, 03:32 AM

Interested to see how this one turns out!

stormshadow · 15 August 2023, 08:11 AM

Very nice piece if it’s legit. Here’s to hoping so!

Contrarian_Dan · 28 August 2023, 08:45 PM

That's a very cool piece of history you have there.

sinkholeninja · 28 August 2023, 10:08 PM

OP, any update?

CarlOver · 5 September 2023, 10:59 AM

I too am interested.

greybeard86 · 7 September 2023, 05:09 AM

That is a beauty.. Panerai vintage.

z_charger · 7 September 2023, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rootbeer7

I’ve messaged Jose (Perezcope). If real, this is an extraordinary piece of history.

Did he respond?

htc8p · 17 October 2023, 03:35 PM

looks very nice. have it checked better yet bring it to firenze office. have a good feeling about that

samsmart · 21 October 2023, 12:56 PM

What a find if authentic. Cool story also.

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Cassidyanne · 24 October 2023, 12:15 AM

OP disappeared, obviously, trolling

11 August 2023, 09:14 AM	#1
Eldad "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Hawaii Posts: 36	Need your help wit this vintage unicorn This watch was given to my grandfather as a gift by an Egyptian navy soldier in the 70's. There is a chance that it is the GPF 2/56. All signs point to yes but we are unable to open the case. The screws are probably rusty. Ap 26315 panda - Ap code 11.59 - pp5167A - Daytona 116520 balck dial - 116520 white aph dial - daytona - 116500ln - Ap 15720 green khaki- submariner 1680 mark II

11 August 2023, 04:34 PM	#3
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,510	And throw that screwdriver in the bin. __________________ E

12 August 2023, 09:15 AM	#6
tedo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: CA Posts: 469	You should ask this guy: https://instagram.com/perezcope?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== __________________ Both past and present … Santos de Cartier • Hublot BB • Panerai Luminor • Patek Calatrava • AP Royal Oak • Omega • Hermès • Breitling • Rolex • IWC Schaffhausen • TAG Heuer • Doxa

12 August 2023, 03:16 PM	#8
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,090	Just get in touch with Panerai they will guide you if its worth anything. __________________ रोलेक्स

12 August 2023, 07:24 PM	#12
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,149	I’ve messaged Jose (Perezcope). If real, this is an extraordinary piece of history. __________________ @imrootbeer7

11 August 2023, 03:35 PM	#2
Bubblebobble2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Sideneey Posts: 29	for me, personally, it’s fake

12 August 2023, 12:36 AM	#5
Cassidyanne Banned Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Camarillo Posts: 361	If it’s real, it’s worth some serious money.

12 August 2023, 12:23 PM	#7
Cassidyanne Banned Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Camarillo Posts: 361	Check it out….. https://www.watches24seven.com/paner...irca-1956-175/

12 August 2023, 06:39 PM	#11
z_charger "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Zach Location: Hampstead, NC Watch: Tudor...Panerai? Posts: 41	I will second Perezscope. If you are a podcast person, check out "Rico's Podcast," there are two separate episodes where Perezscope discusses Panerai, its history, and that particular watch. He has also written a number of articles which you can find easily online. If real, you have a treasure that is extremely valuable. Best of luck, and please keep us updated. Just out of curiosity, what is the case size?

13 August 2023, 07:05 PM	#13
sinkholeninja "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Zeus Location: London Watch: Ocean 2000 Posts: 1,032	Important update: if this is a genuine article than it’s even more special than I initially thought. I consulted my copy of the Panerai bible “Panerai Una Storia Italiana” and it appears that GPF 2/56 with the “Luminor” inscription on the dial are late and rare examples in the production sequence. A total of 100 GPF 2/56 watches were commissioned by the Egyptian navy, out of which ~50 were produced and delivered, most with the “Radiomir” inscription instead of “Luminor” on the dial. It is unclear how many “Luminor” examples were made out of those 50. I’ll post some pictures from the book a bit later. __________________ Lange (ref. Saxonia Thin RG); Vacheron C. (ref. 3110v); Ressence (ref. Type 8); Rolex Explorer (ref. 124270); Rolex Sub (ref. 126610LV); Porsche Design IWC (ref. Ocean 2000); Seiko (ref. SLA039)

13 August 2023, 10:23 PM	#16
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,676	Looking forward to seeing the outcome on the watch. Hope it is the real deal.

14 August 2023, 01:02 AM	#17
RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,194	Very cool! I'm interested to see the outcome and hope that it's favourable.

14 August 2023, 06:45 AM	#18
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,644	I agree an outcome for the positive would be great !! Good luck!

15 August 2023, 03:32 AM	#19
emtee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Matt Location: UK Posts: 1,251	Interested to see how this one turns out!

15 August 2023, 08:11 AM	#20
stormshadow 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 516	Very nice piece if it’s legit. Here’s to hoping so!

28 August 2023, 08:45 PM	#21
Contrarian_Dan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Michigan Watch: Panerai PAM01321 Posts: 6	That's a very cool piece of history you have there.

28 August 2023, 10:08 PM	#22
sinkholeninja "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Zeus Location: London Watch: Ocean 2000 Posts: 1,032	OP, any update? __________________ Lange (ref. Saxonia Thin RG); Vacheron C. (ref. 3110v); Ressence (ref. Type 8); Rolex Explorer (ref. 124270); Rolex Sub (ref. 126610LV); Porsche Design IWC (ref. Ocean 2000); Seiko (ref. SLA039)

5 September 2023, 10:59 AM	#23
CarlOver "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: US Posts: 2,214	I too am interested.

7 September 2023, 05:09 AM	#24
greybeard86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12	That is a beauty.. Panerai vintage.

17 October 2023, 03:35 PM	#26
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	looks very nice. have it checked better yet bring it to firenze office. have a good feeling about that

21 October 2023, 12:56 PM	#27
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	What a find if authentic. Cool story also. Sent from my SM-S911U using Tapatalk

24 October 2023, 12:15 AM	#28
Cassidyanne Banned Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Camarillo Posts: 361	OP disappeared, obviously, trolling

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