Panerai Radiomir Rattrapante PAM 214 Ref. OP 6642

Technical characteristics

Type

Split-seconds chronograph wristwatch

Model

Radiomir Rattrapante

Jewels

31

Movement

Cal. OP XVIII

Reference

OP 6642

Serial Number

J 146/500

Case Dimensions

45 x 45 mm

Limited Edition

500 pieces

Year of production

2007

Maker / attribution

Officine Panerai

Design

Case and Dial

The timepiece is constructed with a three-body, polished stainless steel case, characterized by its cushion-shaped design. The case includes wire lugs held in place by four screws located on the case band. It features a transparent, screwed-down case back, a screwed-down winding crown, and a distinct push button positioned at 8 o'clock for the operation of the split-seconds chronograph function. Sapphire crystals are utilized on both sides of the watch for protection. The dial is finished in black and displays luminous Arabic numerals alongside baton indexes. Two subsidiary guilloché dials indicate the seconds and the 30-minute chronograph register. An outer track displays minutes and seconds, complemented by a tachometer graduation scaled to 400 UPH. Luminous black baton hands are used to display the time, maintaining the aesthetic of a diver's wristwatch.

Visible features

• Black dial with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes • Push button at the 8 o'clock position for the split-seconds function • Wire lugs fixed with four screws in the case band • Brown leather strap with deployant clasp

Movement and Escapement

The watch is powered by the Caliber OP XVIII movement, a self-winding mechanism designed for the chronograph function. The movement is finished with rhodium plating and features oeil-de-perdrix decoration, which is visible through the transparent case back. It is equipped with 31 jewels and a straight-line lever escapement. The regulation of the movement is handled by a micrometer regulator and a monometallic balance with a self-compensating flat balance spring and a shock absorber system. The auction description indicates that the movement, while identified as a Chronometer, requires an overhaul.

Provenance and Documentation

This specific example is numbered J 146/500, confirming its origin within the limited production run of 500 pieces manufactured in 2007. It was originally sold on January 17th, 2008. The timepiece is accompanied by a full suite of original documentation and accessories. These items serve to verify the watch's identity and its initial sale history. The dial, case, and movement are all signed by the manufacturer, consistent with the documentation provided for the lot.

Identification

Reference

OP 6642

Serial number

J 146/500

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.