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Officine Panerai Luminor Marina PAM 4

Partially verified

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.

Front view of the Officine Panerai Luminor Marina PAM 4 showing the PVD-coated case and black dial.
Front view of the Officine Panerai Luminor Marina PAM 4 showing the PVD-coated case and black dial. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Diver's wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Officine Panerai
Reference
OP 6519
Catalogue / lot identifier
296
Source-reported date
1999
Source-reported place
Italy
Source-reported serial
BB985149

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

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “Three-body, matte, screwed-down case back, straight lugs, patented crown with security lever, concave bezel, sapphire crystal.”
  • “Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, subsidiary dial for the seconds at 9. Blackened luminous baton hands.”
  • “Case: 3-8 Good Slightly scratched”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “Cal. OPII, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 4 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating flat balance-spring.”
  • “Movement: 3* Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “No. B 2340/3000, case No. BB985149”
  • “Made in a limited edition of 3000 examples in 1999.”
  • “Accompanied the COSC certificate.”

Open research questions

  • What specific base movement calibre serves as the foundation for the Panerai Caliber OPII?
  • Does the COSC certificate accompanying this lot contain records of the initial owner or specific chronometry results from 1999?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Officine Panerai Luminor Marina PAM 4
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerOfficine Panerai“Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860”
ReferenceOP 6519“Ref. OP 6519”
Limited Edition3000 examples“Made in a limited edition of 3000 examples in 1999”
MovementCal. OPII“M. Cal. OPII, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels”
Case dimensions44 x 44 mm“Dim. 44 x 44 mm”
Serial numberBB985149“case No. BB985149”
CertificationCOSC“Accompanied the COSC certificate.”

Visible details

  • PVD-coated cushion-shaped case
  • Patented crown protection lever
  • Subsidiary seconds dial at 9 o'clock
  • Black dial with luminous markers

Research qualifications

  • Requires an overhaul of the movement
  • Case exhibits slight scratches

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

Consulted source

PAM 4 Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor - Marina", No. B 2340/3000, case No. BB985149, Ref. OP 6519. Made in a limited edition of 3000 examples in 1999. Fine, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel and PVD-coated diver's wristwatch with a stainless steel and PVD coated Panerai buckle. Accompanied the COSC certificate.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 82bf7a764f

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