Officine Panerai Luminor Marina Automatic Ref. OP 6558
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2002
This Officine Panerai Luminor Marina wristwatch, reference OP 6558, is a self-winding timepiece produced in 2002 as part of a limited edition of 2,000 examples.
The watch features an oversized, cushion-shaped case measuring 44 x 44 mm, constructed from a combination of titanium and stainless steel. It is paired with a matching stainless steel link bracelet with a deployant clasp. The dial is gray, incorporating luminous Arabic numerals and indexes, a subsidiary seconds dial positioned at 9 o'clock, and a date aperture located at 3 o'clock with a 'cyclops' magnifying lens on the sapphire crystal.
The watch is powered by the Caliber OP III, a rhodium-plated movement based on the 7750 P1, which features 21 jewels and a micrometer regulator. The case includes the distinctive patented crown security lever system, designed to facilitate winding while submerged.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
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- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 2002
- Type
- Automatic diver's wristwatch
- Maker
- Officine Panerai
- Movement
- Cal. OP III (base 7750 P1)
- Reference
- OP 6558
- Dimensions
- 44 x 44 mm
- Jewel Count
- 21
- Serial Number
- E 0303/2000
- Maker / attribution
- Officine Panerai
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The dial is finished in a gray tone, providing a backdrop for the luminous Arabic numerals and indexes that allow for time reading in low-light environments. The layout includes a subsidiary seconds dial positioned at the 9 o'clock mark and an aperture for the date at 3 o'clock. This aperture is magnified by the lens on the crystal. The time is indicated by luminous steel 'bâton' hands. The aesthetic remains consistent with the military-inspired diver design, maintaining clear legibility and a balance of functional elements throughout the face of the watch.
- Visible features
- • Patented crown security lever guard • Subsidiary seconds dial at 9 o'clock • Cyclops magnification lens over date aperture • Integrated link bracelet with deployant clasp
- Case and External Features
- The watch is housed in a cushion-shaped case measuring 44 x 44 mm, utilizing a combination of titanium and stainless steel. The construction includes a polished finish and a screwed-down case back, which features engraving. A key feature is the patented crown security lever, which allows for the watch to be wound even when submerged underwater. The crystal is sapphire and includes a 'cyclops' lens to enhance the visibility of the date aperture. The timepiece is fitted with a stainless steel link bracelet secured by a deployant clasp. The case back is screwed down to ensure the integrity of the water-resistant construction.
- Movement and Technical Details
- The watch is powered by the Caliber OP III, which is based on the 7750 P1 movement. It is a self-winding mechanism containing 21 jewels. The movement features rhodium-plated surfaces decorated with 'oeil-de-perdrix' and a special 'Panerai' finish. Technical components include a straight line lever escapement, a monometallic balance with a shock-absorber, a self-compensating flat balance-spring, and a micrometer regulator for precise adjustments. The movement is signed by the manufacturer, consistent with the signatures appearing on the dial and case.
Identification
- Reference
- OP 6558
- Serial number
- E 0303/2000
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The source attributes the watch as a 'military diver's wristwatch' without specific historical provenance records.
- Research required: The source lists the case and bracelet material as 'titanium and stainless steel' without specifying the individual component breakdown.