Panerai Radiomir 1940 Oro Rosso

About this reference

The Panerai Radiomir 1940 Oro Rosso PAM00522 was released in 2013 as a special edition limited to 100 units. Collectors prioritize this reference for its 47mm 18k polished red gold case and the inclusion of the Minerva-based OP XXV caliber, a hand-wound chronograph movement visible through the sapphire caseback. The dial features a brown "sandwich" construction with a tachymeter scale and a plexiglass crystal, referencing vintage 1940s aesthetics. This model represents a specific era where Panerai utilized high-grade historical movements from external suppliers like Minerva. On the secondary market, the PAM00522 typically commands prices between $35,000 and $45,000 depending on condition and the presence of original packaging. A notable production detail is its sister reference, the PAM00521, which shares the same movement and limited production volume but is housed in a polished steel case rather than precious metal.