Officine Panerai Radiomir Chrono Ref. PAM00204 for Wempe
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2005
This Officine Panerai Radiomir Chrono, reference PAM00204, is a limited edition stainless steel wristwatch released in 2005 to mark the 100th anniversary of Wempe Chronometerwerke.
This example is numbered 005 of 125 pieces. It features a cushion-shaped case measuring 42 by 42 millimeters with a thickness of 13.5 millimeters, water-resistant to 100 meters. The case includes a screwed-down winding crown, a transparent case back with engraving, and wire lugs secured by four screws. The dial is black, featuring luminous Arabic numerals at 6 and 12, baton indexes, and two subsidiary registers for seconds and 30-minute timing, all framed by an outer tachometer scale.
The movement is the rhodium-plated, 18-jewel Caliber OP XVI, characterized by its fausses côtes decoration, straight-line lever escapement, and a monometallic balance. The watch is presented with its original box and certificate.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph wristwatch
- Maker
- Officine Panerai
- Case Number
- OP 6620
- Serial Number
- BB 1161462
- Place recorded
- Italy
- Limited Edition
- 005/125
- Movement Number
- 903873
- Movement Caliber
- OP XVI
- Reference Number
- PAM00204
- Maker / attribution
- Officine Panerai
- Year of Manufacture
- 2005
Design
- Visible features
- • Cushion-shaped stainless steel case • Wire lug design secured by screws • Two-register chronograph layout with tachometer scale • Transparent case back revealing internal movement
- Case and Dial Construction
- The timepiece is housed in a three-body, polished stainless steel case with a cushion-shaped profile. The architecture of the case is defined by fixed wire lugs which are fastened to the main body via four screws, a traditional element associated with the Radiomir line. The case features a screwed-down winding crown, enhancing the water resistance to a stated depth of 100 meters. The back of the case is also screwed down and incorporates a transparent window. The dial is rendered in black and is applied with luminous baton indexes, alongside prominent Arabic numerals at the 6 and 12 positions. The visual arrangement includes subsidiary dials for constant seconds and a 30-minute chronograph register. An outer tachometer graduation is present on the periphery, complemented by minute and seconds divisions. The hands are fashioned as luminous steel batons, ensuring legibility under various conditions.
- Historical Context and Documentation
- This specific object was manufactured in 2005 to commemorate the centennial of Wempe Chronometerwerke, a notable German retailer. The production was strictly limited to 125 individual examples, with this watch being identified as number 005. The auction description confirms that the watch is offered with its original fitted Officine Panerai box and supporting certificate of authenticity. The internal components, including the dial, case, and movement, are all signed by the manufacturer.
- Movement and Technical Specifications
- The watch is powered by the Caliber OP XVI, a mechanical movement visible through the case back. It is finished with rhodium plating and features fausses côtes decorative patterns on the bridges. The movement operates on 18 jewels and utilizes a straight-line lever escapement. Precision in timekeeping is managed by a monometallic balance equipped with a shock absorber system and a self-compensating flat balance spring. The integration of the chronograph function is achieved via round buttons situated on the case flank.
Identification
- Reference
- PAM00204
- Serial number
- BB 1161462
- 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: Water resistance claims cannot be verified for pre-owned status
- Research required: Limited edition numbering is verified only by the provided description