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Wristwatch · Split seconds chronograph

Officine Panerai Ferrari Scuderia Rattrappante Ref. FER 10

Partially verified

This Officine Panerai Ferrari Scuderia Rattrappante, reference FER 10, is a cushion-shaped, water-resistant, self-winding stainless steel wristwatch featuring a split-seconds chronograph mechanism. Produced in a limited series of 500 examples, this watch is identified as number F A B466/500 and bears the case number BB 1314490. It is powered by the rhodium-plated Caliber OPXVIII, which includes 31 jewels, a straight-line lever escapement, and a shock absorber. The two-tone black dial incorporates painted white Arabic numerals, a tachometer scale, and the Ferrari logo positioned at 12 o'clock. The watch is encased in a polished and brushed two-body steel housing with lapidated lugs and a transparent screw-down case back. Additional features include screwed-down buttons and a split-seconds pusher at 8 o'clock. It is offered with its original fitted box, certificate, booklet, screwdriver, and an additional rubber strap.

Officine Panerai Ferrari Scuderia Rattrappante Ref. FER 10, showing the watch, its protective cover, and accompanying box and documentation.
Officine Panerai Ferrari Scuderia Rattrappante Ref. FER 10, showing the watch, its protective cover, and accompanying box and documentation. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Split seconds chronograph
Maker / attribution
Officine Panerai
Reference
FER 10
Catalogue / lot identifier
158
Source-reported date
circa 2006
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
BB 1314490

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Construction

The timepiece is housed in a cushion-shaped, two-body stainless steel case that combines polished and brushed surface finishes. The design is characterized by lapidated lugs and a set of screwed-down buttons, with an additional button specifically for the split-seconds function located at the 8 o'clock position. The case includes a transparent screw-down back, allowing for the viewing of the movement.

The two-tone black dial displays 5-minute and seconds Arabic numerals in painted white, accompanied by an outer 1/5th seconds track. It includes subsidiary dials for constant seconds, a 12-hour register, and a 30-minute register, all framed by an outer tachometer scale. The Ferrari logo is applied at the 12 o'clock position, complemented by luminous black steel baton hands and a yellow chronograph hand.

Evidence for this section
  • “Two-body, polished and brushed, lapidated lugs, transparent screw-down case back, screwed down buttons and crown, split-seconds button at 8, sapphire crystals.”
  • “Two-tone black with painted white 5-minute/seconds Arabic numerals, outer 1/5th seconds track, subsidiary dials for the seconds, 12-hour and 30-minute registers, outer tachometer scale, Ferrari logo at 12.”

Movement Details

At the heart of the watch is the self-winding Caliber OPXVIII movement. It is finished with rhodium plating and features oeil-de-perdrix decoration. The mechanical assembly utilizes 31 jewels and a straight-line lever escapement.

Operational precision is supported by a monometallic balance paired with a self-compensating flat balance spring. The movement also incorporates a shock absorber system and an index regulator, with the inclusion of a hack mechanism for precise time setting.

Evidence for this section
  • “M. Cal. OPXVIII, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating fl at balance spring, shock absorber, index regulator, hack mechanism.”

Condition and Accoutrements

The auction description assigns an overall grade of 'AA Very good' to the lot. Specifically, the case and dial are listed as '1' or '1-01', indicating an 'As new' state. The movement is graded '1*' and is also categorized as 'As new'.

The object is supplied with the original fitted box, the relevant documentation including the certificate and booklet, a dedicated screwdriver, and an additional rubber strap.

Evidence for this section
  • “Grading System Grade: AA Very good Case: 1 As new Movement: 1* As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense Dial: 1-01 As new”
  • “Accompanied by the original fitted box, certificate, booklet, screwdriver and extra rubber strap.”

Open research questions

  • Does the serial number F A B466/500 indicate any specific manufacturing nuances compared to the earlier or later production runs of this 500-piece limited edition?
  • What specific performance standards were designated for the Caliber OPXVIII movement during the 2006 production period?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Officine Panerai Ferrari Scuderia Rattrappante Ref. FER 10
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerOfficine Panerai“Officine Panerai”
ReferenceFER 10“Ref. FER 10”
Serial NumberBB 1314490“case No. BB 1314490”
Limited EditionNumber 466 of 500“No. F A B466/500”
MovementCal. OPXVIII“Cal. OPXVIII”
Dimensions45 mm diameter, 17 mm thickness“Diam. 45 mm. Thickness 17 mm.”
DateCirca 2006“Circa 2006.”

Visible details

  • Cushion-shaped stainless steel case with lapidated lugs
  • Two-tone black dial with yellow chronograph elements
  • Transparent exhibition case back showing movement
  • Ferrari emblem featured at the 12 o'clock position

Research qualifications

  • The auction house recommends an overhaul at the buyer's expense
  • Country of manufacture is not explicitly stated in the provided text

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

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