An interesting Vintage Panerai collectible surfaced lately: a “green light” instrument, powered with “ELUX” from Officine Panerai, in mint condition.

This electrical signal light device was probably used on a ship or submarine and can be mounted with two screws on the backside of the case onto a wall or other surface. It is painted in the typical navy grey color as used on other instruments and tools we know from Officine Panerai.

“ELUX” Panerai inclinometer for tanks, made in 1971. Brevettato No 846567 / october 1968). Powered by two 1.5 V batteries in a separate steel case (with engraved matriculation number), connected with a cable to the device, which can be positioned longitudinally and transversally, rotating 90°.

The case of the inclinometer measures 145 x 55 mm, hinged to the fixing plate to be screwed onto the tank with four screws. Delivered in a grey cardboard box (21 x 21 x 7.5 cm).

Two “Elux Panerai” signal devices for underwater use in their cardboard storing boxes. Creating red or green light, both devices are battery powered.

Large device (red “Elux” light patch = 5 x 10 cm):
Battery pack 18 x 8 cm, 4 x 1.5 V mono batteries.
on/off switch as known from the underwater torches.

Small device (green “Elux” light patch = 2.5 x 5 cm):
Battery pack 21 x 3 cm, 2 x 1.5 V AA mignon batteries.
on/off switch behind a rubber membrane.

[photos by Ralf Ehlers]