Officine Panerai Luminor Marina PAM 4
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1999
This Officine Panerai Luminor Marina, reference OP 6519, was produced in 1999 as part of a limited edition of 3000 examples. The watch features a large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant case finished with a PVD coating, measuring 44 mm by 44 mm with a thickness of 14 mm.
It includes a patented crown with a security lever and a concave bezel. The black dial presents luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, with a dedicated subsidiary seconds dial positioned at 9 o'clock. The timepiece is powered by the manual-wind Caliber OPII, a rhodium-plated movement featuring 17 jewels, a straight-line lever escapement, and a monometallic balance adjusted to four positions. The watch is accompanied by its COSC certificate.
The auction description notes that the movement requires an overhaul, and the case exhibits slight scratches.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Diver's wristwatch
- Maker
- Officine Panerai
- Movement
- Cal. OPII
- Reference
- OP 6519
- Certification
- COSC
- Serial number
- BB985149
- Place recorded
- Italy
- Case dimensions
- 44 x 44 mm
- Limited Edition
- 3000 examples
- Maker / attribution
- Officine Panerai
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in a three-body, cushion-shaped case finished in PVD coating, measuring 44 mm in width and 14 mm in thickness. It features a screwed-down case back and a concave bezel. A distinct feature of the design is the patented crown with a security lever, a signature component of the Luminor range. The case is fitted with straight lugs and protected by a sapphire crystal. The dial is black and features luminous Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 o'clock, complemented by baton indexes. A subsidiary seconds dial is located at the 9 o'clock position. The hands are blackened with luminous inserts to ensure visibility. The auction house reports the dial is in as-new condition, while the case shows slight signs of scratching.
- Visible features
- • PVD-coated cushion-shaped case • Patented crown protection lever • Subsidiary seconds dial at 9 o'clock • Black dial with luminous markers
- Movement and Escapement
- The Caliber OPII is a rhodium-plated movement utilized within this Luminor Marina model. It is constructed with 17 jewels and decorated with fausses cotes. The escapement is a straight-line lever type, and the balance assembly includes a self-compensating flat balance-spring and a shock absorber. The monometallic balance is factory-adjusted to 4 positions to maintain timekeeping accuracy. The auction description indicates that while the dial and case are in good order, the movement is in need of an overhaul. The caliber is signed, maintaining consistency with the signed dial and case exterior.
- Provenance and Documentation
- This specific timepiece is identified as one of a limited production run of 3000 units manufactured in 1999. It is accompanied by its COSC certificate, which provides documentation of its chronometric testing and certification status. The watch is presented with its original stainless steel and PVD-coated Panerai buckle. The piece is catalogued under lot 296. The individual case number is listed as BB985149, with the limited edition sequence identified as number B 2340/3000.
Identification
- Reference
- OP 6519
- Serial number
- BB985149
- 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: Requires an overhaul of the movement
- Research required: Case exhibits slight scratches