not something one gets to see everyday... the origin... pre-vendome

the 5218-201A is the watch that started it all for panerai. it was the model that they came out with when they started to sell the watches to the general public, in the past only catering for the military. they originally sold for about S$3k when it was first launched and sold in 1993/4 ... it now goes for a lot a lot of money...to the tune of S$50k!! no unnecessary words on the bottom of the dial... nice logo on dial and caseback... tritium 3,6,9,12 and hands... the ultimate base... its panerai heaven

yummy

it has become a legend indeed ;)