Officine Panerai Radiomir PAM 246
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2006
This Officine Panerai Radiomir PAM 246 is a self-winding, stainless steel split-seconds chronograph wristwatch, identified as serial number I 128 of a 300-piece limited edition.
Produced in 2006, the timepiece features a cushion-shaped three-body polished case measuring 45 mm by 45 mm, with a thickness of 17 mm. It is equipped with a transparent screw-down case back, sapphire crystals, and wire lugs secured by four screws. The black dial presents luminous Arabic numerals and indexes, with a 30-minute register at 3 o'clock and a 1/8th-second register at 9 o'clock. The movement is the caliber OP XVI, featuring rhodium-plating, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, and 40 jewels.
The watch operates via a co-axial push-button system integrated into the screw-down winding crown for the split-seconds function.
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Split-seconds chronograph wristwatch
- Serial
- I 128 / 300
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Functions
- Split-seconds chronograph, tachometer, register
- Reference
- OP 6673
- Production
- Limited edition of 300
- Case dimensions
- 45 x 45 mm
- Movement Caliber
- OP XVI
- Maker / attribution
- Officine Panerai
Design
- Visible features
- • Cushion-shaped polished steel case • Wire lugs secured by screws • Co-axial push button on the crown • Black dial with luminous markers
- Case and Dial Design
- The watch is housed in a polished, three-body cushion-shaped case measuring 45 mm by 45 mm, constructed in stainless steel. The design includes a transparent screw-down case back allowing visibility of the movement, and it utilizes sapphire crystals. A notable structural feature is the set of wire lugs, which are secured to the case band using four individual screws. The black dial features luminous Arabic numerals and index markers. It contains two subsidiary dials: a 30-minute register positioned at the 3 o'clock mark and a 1/8th-second register located at the 9 o'clock position. The dial also displays an outer 1/5th-seconds track and a tachometer scale capable of measuring up to 400 UPH, complemented by luminous steel baton hands.
- Condition and Accessories
- The auction description provides a grading system where the watch is classified as Grade AA, or very good. The case is described as being in very good condition with slight scratching. The dial is classified as 'as new' with the original hands present. This specific example, No. I 128 / 300, is sold with its original wooden presentation box.
- Movement and Functionality
- The timepiece is powered by the caliber OP XVI, a self-winding mechanical movement. The movement finish includes rhodium-plating and an oeil-de-perdrix decoration. It utilizes 40 jewels and includes a straight-line lever escapement with a monometallic balance and a shock absorber system. The regulation is managed through a micrometer regulator and a self-compensating flat balance spring. The watch functions as a 1/8th split-seconds chronograph. Operational control is provided by a screw-down winding crown, which uniquely features an integrated co-axial push button specifically for the split-seconds function.
Identification
- Reference
- OP 6673
- Serial number
- I 128 / 300
- 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 as reported by the auction house
- Research required: Exact country of manufacture is not specified in source