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Wristwatch · Split seconds chronograph

Officine Panerai Luminor-Rattrapante 1950, PAM 213

Partially verified

This Officine Panerai Luminor-Rattrapante 1950, reference PAM 213, is a stainless steel self-winding diver's wristwatch produced in a limited edition of 800 pieces in 2005. The timepiece features a large 44 x 44 mm cushion-shaped case with a polished and brushed finish, protected by a sapphire crystal and featuring a transparent screwed-down case back. Its crown incorporates the characteristic patented security lever, designed for operation while submerged, while a secondary push button at the 8 o'clock position controls the split-seconds chronograph functionality. The black dial displays luminous Arabic numerals and indexes, complemented by a 30-minute register, a seconds sub-dial, and an outer tachometer scale. The watch is powered by the rhodium-plated caliber OP XVIII movement, which features 31 jewels and oeil de perdrix decoration. This example includes a fitted box and certificate, along with a stainless steel Panerai double deployant clasp.

Front view of the Officine Panerai Luminor-Rattrapante 1950, PAM 213, showing the dial, security lever, and push-button layout.
Front view of the Officine Panerai Luminor-Rattrapante 1950, PAM 213, showing the dial, security lever, and push-button layout. — 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
PAM 213
Catalogue / lot identifier
48
Source-reported date
2005
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
H 089/ 800

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 features a large, 44 x 44 mm cushion-shaped stainless steel case that exhibits both polished and brushed surface finishes. The structure is described as three-body construction with sapphire crystals and a transparent screwed-down case back, allowing a view of the movement. A defining feature is the winding crown, which is protected by a patented security lever designed to facilitate winding while underwater.

The black dial is configured with luminous Arabic numerals and indexes. It houses two subsidiary dials, specifically for the seconds and a 30-minute register. The perimeter of the dial features an outer ring printed with a tachometer graduation. Time is indicated by luminous black baton hands. The dial, case, and movement are signed by the maker.

Evidence for this section
  • “Three-body, polished and brushed, transparent screwed-down case back, winding crown with patented security lever to wind the watch even underwater”
  • “Black with luminous Arabic numerals and indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds and the 30- minute register, outer ring with tachometer graduation. Luminous black baton hands.”

Movement and Functionality

The timepiece is driven by the self-winding Caliber OP XVIII movement. This rhodium-plated caliber is adorned with oeil de perdrix decoration and contains 31 jewels. The movement incorporates a straight-line lever escapement, a monometallic balance, a shock absorber system, and a self-compensating flat balance spring with a micrometer regulator.

The watch functions as a split-seconds chronograph, indicated by the round button used to actuate the function, which is positioned at the 8 o'clock location on the case. It is designated as a diver's wristwatch and is water-resistant, incorporating specific security features for crown protection.

Evidence for this section
  • “M. Cal. OP XVIII, rhodium-plated, oeil de perdrix decoration, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator.”

Production and Condition

This watch is one of a limited production run of 800 pieces manufactured in 2005. The object is accompanied by its original fitted box and certification documents. The auction house has provided an overall grading of 'AA Very good', with specific components including the case, movement, and dial rated as '1' or 'As new'.

The auction description reports that the watch is signed on the dial, case, and movement. The included stainless steel Panerai double deployant clasp is original to the ensemble as described. No further provenance or history is provided by the source documentation.

Evidence for this section
  • “Made in a limited edition of 800 pieces in 2005.”
  • “Grading System Grade: AA Very good Case: 1 As new Movement: 1 As new Dial: 1-01 As new HANDS Original”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific functionality of the security lever regarding its water resistance rating?
  • Does the serial number H 089 denote a specific year of production within the 2005 series?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Officine Panerai Luminor-Rattrapante 1950, PAM 213
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerOfficine Panerai“Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860”
ModelLuminor-Rattrapante 1950“Luminor-Rattrapante 1950”
ReferencePAM 213“PAM 213”
SerialH 089/ 800“No. H 089/ 800”
Case ReferenceOP 6641“OP 6641”
Limited Edition800 pieces“Made in a limited edition of 800 pieces in 2005.”
Dimensions44 x 44 mm, 19 mm thickness“Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness 19 mm.”
MovementCal. OP XVIII“M. Cal. OP XVIII”
Jewels31“31 jewels”

Visible details

  • Patented security lever lock on crown
  • Push button at 8 o'clock position
  • Black dial with luminous Arabic markers
  • Tachymeter scale on the outer ring

Research qualifications

  • Movement internal mechanics are not visible in the provided photo
  • Certificate and box mentioned in text but not depicted

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

Consulted source

Luminor - Rattrapante 1950 Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor-Rattrapante 1950", Automatic, PAM 213, No. H 089/ 800, OP 6641. Made in a limited edition of 800 pieces in 2005. Very fine, large, cushion-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with round button splitseconds chronograph, register, tachometer and a stainless steel Panerai double deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record efa9e5f72a

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